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First Call: Odds on Brian Flores getting Broncos job; T.J. and Derek Watt react to J.J.’s retirement
Wednesday’s “First Call” has the odds on Pittsburgh Steelers assistant Brian Flores landing the Denver Broncos’ head coaching job. A former Steelers rival is getting a coaching position in the college ranks. Steelers players T.J. and Derek Watt are reacting to their brother J.J.’s retirement. We also preview the Penguins’...
Minor league report: Penguins’ losing streak reaches 4Video
Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 38 saves on 39 shots in regulation and overtime for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-1 home shootout loss to the rival Hershey Bears at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. Tokarski stopped one of two shootout attempts while the Penguins were blanked on all...
Penguins routed by Islanders in miserable return from Christmas break
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders met for the first time this season on Tuesday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. And it was the first meeting with the Penguins for Lane Lambert as the Islanders’ head coach but not his first against the long-time Metropolitan Division rivals....
Penguins recall defenseman Mark Friedman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins recalled defenseman Mark Friedman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. This marks the third time this season Friedman has been recalled to the NHL roster. Previously recalled on Nov. 11 and Dec. 14, Friedman has yet to appear in an NHL game in 2022-23. On...
Tim Benz: Penguins must make most of crucial schedule grind through Winter Classic
After his team’s 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers last week, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan downplayed a question wondering if he felt the game had some playoff vibes to it. “I don’t know that I’d go that far. I’d like to think our playoff hockey is a lot...
First Call: Steelers’ playoff chances shrink after MNF result; Ravens unclear on Lamar Jackson’s healthVideo
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ slim playoff chances were hurt during “Monday Night Football.” The Ravens aren’t tipping their hand about who will play quarterback when the Steelers visit Baltimore on Sunday night. One of the Ravens isn’t thrilled about that game being flexed. And the Penguins get ready to renew acquaintances...
How the Penguins have fared in outdoor gamesVideo
In the 19 years since the NHL first began playing regular-season outdoor games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been a regular presence in such showcases. After all, it’s more of an event manufactured for television than a mundane, ordinary game. And the Penguins have long been a safe, reliable choice for...
Former Penguins forward Matt Cooke finds fulfillment coaching in Minnesota
There are a lot of things you can call Matt Cooke. And if you happen to be in Boston or Ottawa or New York, a lot of those things would not be suitable for publication. One thing you definitely can’t call him these days? A hockey player. At 44, the...
Minor league report: Nailers snap losing streak with overtime winVideo
An overtime goal by forward Brooklyn Kalmikov gave the Wheeling Nailers a 5-4 road win against the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, on Friday. Forward Cam Hausinger had two goals and an assist for Wheeling (11-13-1-0), which snapped a four-game losing streak, while defenseman Josh Maniscalco...
Even-strength scoring prowess has helped propel Penguins into early playoff picture
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not yet have an answer for Carolina, given that they have dropped all three meetings this season against the Hurricanes, including Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss at PPG Paints Arena. Carolina previously edged the Penguins in overtime Nov. 29 and won 3-2 in regulation last Sunday in...
Mark Madden: Hurricanes’ forecheck, shooting make for tough matchup for Penguins
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Refreshing sports notes nipping at your nose… • Carolina beat the Penguins for the second time in five days Thursday. The Hurricanes would be a hard playoff matchup for the Penguins. Their man-to-man method of forechecking frustrates, and their style of putting pucks on...
Penguins assign defenseman Mark Friedman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned defenseman Mark Friedman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Friedman has been recalled to the NHL roster twice this season but has yet to dress for a game. Most recently recalled on Dec. 14, he has been a healthy scratch for the past three...
Hurricanes punish Penguins for overtime foul-up
Evgeni Malkin saw his nine-game scoring streak come to an end Thursday. But he gained something. A lesson, by his own words. The Pittsburgh Penguins forward took full responsibility for an ill-conceived forecheck in overtime that allowed the Carolina Hurricanes to claim a hard-fought 4-3 win at PPG Paints Arena....
Penguins wear No. 32 on helmets in honor of Franco Harris
The Penguins paid tribute to Steelers great Franco Harris, who died Wednesday at age 72, by wearing No. 32 decals on their helmets for a home game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. The team played a tribute on the arena video board before faceoff...
Penguins expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is scheduled to start in Thursday’s home game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate. In 21 games this season, Jarry has a 15-3-3 record, a 2.60 goals against average, a .922...
Minor league report: Penguins’ losing streak reaches 3Video
Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves on 30 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-1 road loss to the Belleville Senators at the CAA Arena in Belleville, Ont. on Wednesday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton started goaltender Filip Lindberg, who left the contest after making three saves on three shots in the first...
How a single shift illustrated the overall game Penguins forward Rickard Rakell offers
Rickard Rakell was directly involved in the Pittsburgh Penguins claiming a 3-2 comeback win against the rival New York Rangers on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. A quick glance at the scoresheet would provide confirmation of that notion, as Rakell had a secondary assist on linemate Sidney Crosby’s winning goal...
Penguins forwards Josh Archibald, Ryan Poehling sidelined with injuries
Pittsburgh Penguins fourth-line forwards and penalty killers Josh Archibald and Ryan Poehling have been labeled as “day-to-day” because of undisclosed injuries. Associate coach Todd Reirden announced each player’s status after Wednesday’s practice in Cranberry. Archibald missed Tuesday’s 3-2 home win against the New York Rangers after suffering an injury in...
First Call: Steelers lose reserve LB; Ravens reclaim WR; praise for Minkah Fitzpatrick; Penguins part of Metro movement
Wednesday’s “First Call” gives us news of a Steelers departure and Ravens return. We also have some more recognition for Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. There’s movement atop the Metropolitan Division, and the Penguins are involved. Plus, it’s a busy day for college basketball at one of the local schools. Bidding...
3 takeaways: For Penguins fans, Rangers game featured visits from familiar villains
Three takeaways from the Penguins’ 3-2 win over their Metropolitan Division foe New York Rangers on Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. Playoffs atmosphere With several months of the regular season remaining, during which time the Penguins will need to continue to handle business on a nightly basis within a...
Minor league report: Penguins dropped by MarliesVideo
Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 23 saves on 27 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-2 road loss to the Toronto Marlies at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Tuesday. Forward Filip Hallander recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (13-7-2-2) while forward Alex Nylander and defenseman Xavier Ouellet scored the Penguins’...
Penguins get important divisional win over rival Rangers
It was only the 32nd game of the schedule for the Pittsburgh Penguins. There are still 50 more to go in the regular season. The only thing at stake were two (or possibly three) points. And they did quite a bit to downplay any narratives of trying to avenge any...
Penguins winger Jason Zucker makes speedy return after missing 2 games with injury
The Pittsburgh Penguins got a key contributor back on the ice Tuesday evening against the visiting New York Rangers. Forward Jason Zucker, who had missed the Penguins’ recent road trip to Florida and Carolina with an unspecified lower-body injury, was included in the lineup for the first time since Dec....
Upper St. Clair’s Vincent Trocheck finds new home with RangersVideo
Vincent Trocheck remained on the ice fairly late for the New York Rangers’ morning skate Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. And for good reason. He had to skate off the big home-cooked feast he devoured Monday. A native of Upper St. Clair who maintains a home in Wexford, Trocheck invited...
Penguins expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Rangers
The Penguins are expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in Tuesday’s home game against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate. In 20 games this season, Jarry has a 14-3-3 record, a 2.63 goals against average, a...
