A three game losing streak has put the Pittsburgh Penguins on the outside looking in at the playoffs for the moment and desperation is starting to sink in as the Edmonton Oilers make their annual visit to PPG Paints Arena. Typically, this showdown is all about Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid going head-to-head, but tonight…… read more »
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Crosby impressed by McDavid’s scoring pace
McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers center, leads the NHL with 105 points (44 goals, 61 assists) in 58 games this season, averaging 1.81 points per game entering a matchup against Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; SNE, SNO, SNW, TVAS, ATTSN-PT, ESPN+, SN NOW). At 35 years old,…… read more »
Superstars square off when Penguins, Oilers meet
There are dual storylines for Thursday’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and visiting Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers came back to earn a 4-2 win on Tuesday over Philadelphia, breaking a four-game losing streak (0-1-3). McDavid had two goals and an assist, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and picked up his 800th career point.… read more »
Joe Starkey: Tristan Jarry owes the Penguins. Time to pay up.
Given the fact that he was either injured or awful the past two postseasons — costing the Penguins two great chances to advance — Tristan Jarry’s 2022-23 season was always going to be about playoff redemption. Jarry doesn’t have to wait. If it’s going to happen, his redemption tour begins Thursday night against Connor McDavid…… read more »
3 Potential Landing Spots for Pittsburgh Penguins’ Jeff Petry
With the trade deadline just weeks away, teams are discussing which moves they hope to make on or prior to March 3, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are no different. Despite currently being a point outside of the final wild card position in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins are hoping to bolster their lineup in hopes…… read more »
In Park Ridge-Niles School District 64, search firm gathers parents’ views for choosing new superintendent
Disagreements emerged at a Tuesday night meeting of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 parents and community members who had gathered to provide input on what they want to see in the district’s next superintendent. The meeting with BWP & Associates’ Mark Friedman and Glenn Schlitting was intended as a way for parents to have input…… read more »
Chris Mueller: Season not lost, but Penguins on the brink
Times’ sports columnist Chris Mueller writes that while the season isn’t over, it’s on the brink for the Pittsburgh Penguins.… read more »
Should Penguins make trade moves amid losing skid?
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in danger of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since Sidney Crosby’s rookie season. As it stands, the Penguins are out based on total points, although they rank 7th in the Eastern Conference based on point percentage. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh left the door wide open for the New York…… read more »
5 Penguins That Must Be Dealt By The Trade Deadline
Currently the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and with other Metropolitan Division foes getting better roster-wise, the Pittsburgh Penguins have done nothing to date. With the trade deadline quickly approaching on Friday, March 3, they find themselves treading water, holding a 25-16-9 record (63 points). If general manager (GM) Ron Hextall is truly committed…… read more »
Penguins make Jeff Petry available before NHL trade deadline
A Western Conference team executive confirmed to National Hockey Now that Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry has been made available.… read more »