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Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese activated from covid-19 protocol list
Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese was formally removed from the NHL’s list for covid-19 protocol on Saturday in advance of potentially making his season debut during his team’s home opener, a contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. The team announced Aston-Reese had tested positive for covid-19 on Sept. 27. Following a 10-day...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust out for home opener against Blackhawks
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust will not play in Saturday’s home-opening contest against the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan indicated Rust still is being evaluated for an undisclosed ailment. According to the NHL’s media web site, Rust is listed as being on injured reserve. Rust was...
Mark Madden: It shouldn’t be this difficult for the Penguins to sell tickets
Ten thousand ticket-holders no-showed the Steelers’ second home game. The Penguins have 632 straight home sellouts but haven’t yet sold out Saturday’s home opener — which features Chicago and beloved ex-Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. PNC Park is empty because the Pirates don’t try to win. Pitt football and basketball don’t...
Ex-Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist affecting positive change in Florida
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Patric Hornqvist trade was not popular in Pittsburgh when it was made. Both of them. Back in June 2014, the Penguins dealt dynamic 40-goal scorer James Neal to the Nashville Predators and got back an under-the-radar net-front presence in the form of Hornqvist as well as...
Penguins gain, lose 2-goal lead in 3rd before falling in OT
SUNRISE, Fla. — Once upon a time, NHL teams making a two-game swing through Florida usually came away with an easy four points. Both clubs located in the Sunshine State were bumbling expansion franchises that seemingly had trouble in every conceivable fashion on and off the ice. The biggest danger...
Penguins to start goaltender Casey DeSmith against PanthersVideo
SUNRISE, Fla. – Penguins backup goaltender Casey DeSmith is slated to make his season debut on Thursday in a road contest against the Florida Panthers. Coach Mike Sullivan announced DeSmith’s status. This will be DeSmith’s first game of consequence since he suffered a season-ending groin injury late in the 2020-21...
Tim Benz: Lightning coach’s quotes tell story of Penguins’ win in Tampa — and how they need to play moving forward
What a win for the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night. They went on the road in front of a hostile crowd for the season opener and convincingly upset one of the favorites to win at least the conference championship. I now fully expect them to lose to Vegas, Cincinnati and Green...
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel close to returning to lineup
SUNRISE, Fla. — Assistant coach Todd Reirden said something everyone in attendance for the Penguins’ practice — players, staff, reporters — at FLA Live Arena on Wednesday wanted to hear. To be clear, he didn’t say it. He bellowed it out through seemingly every bronchus within his lungs. “NO MORNING...
Penguins recall defenseman P.O Joseph from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Penguins recalled defenseman P.O Joseph from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) Joseph was summoned to the NHL roster as a reinforcement with veteran defenseman Mike Matheson sidelined on a “day-to-day” basis due to an undisclosed injury. Joseph participated in Wednesday’s practice at the FLA...
Analysis: Penguins forward Danton Heinen contributes early, scores 1st goal of NHL seasonVideo
Some empty thoughts from the Penguins’ 6-2 win against the Lightning: The Penguins didn’t make any major offseason acquisitions. In all reality, there were relatively few comings of note and mostly significant goings this past summer. Cody Ceci, Brandon Tanev and Jared McCann were major components of a team good...
Penguins crash Lightning’s party, beat defending champs in opener
TAMPA, Fla. — Tuesday was nearly perfect for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper. His team raised its latest banner recognizing the Stanley Cup championship from last season. And Amalie Arena was packed from the ice to the rafters, an occurrence that morphed into a rarity all over North America...
Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson sidelined for season opener
TAMPA, Fla. — Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson will miss his team’s season-opening game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday because of an undisclosed ailment. Coach Mike Sullivan labeled Matheson as “day to day.” The left-handed defenseman has been dealing with an ailment since leaving practice in Cranberry early on...
Tim Benz: 2 Penguins that must fill the net while stars are sidelined
With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin sidelined to start the 2021-22 season, points will have to come from somewhere for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Who the Pens lean on to generate that offense — and how they do it — are key points of discussion. After all, Bryan Rust can only...
Penguins sign forward Brian Boyle to 1-year contractVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Before he even formally became a member of the Penguins, Brian Boyle already had his image plastered on one of their walls. “There’s a picture of him getting stoned by (former goaltender Matt) Murray walking into the rink at PPG (Paints Arena),” forward Bryan Rust said. “I’m...
Penguins primer: Everything you need to know as the team opens the 2021-22 season
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made the NHL postseason for 15 straight seasons. Their quest for a 16th consecutive appearance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday when they open the season at the Tampa Bay Lightning. And they’ll do it without superstar centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby is closer...
What will the Penguins look like to open the season?Video
The Pittsburgh Penguins will see something familiar Tuesday night. A banner is being raised to celebrate a championship. But they’ll be spectators for that event. The host Tampa Bay Lightning will be the ones celebrated for winning the Stanley Cup championship in July. Four years removed from their most recent...
Penguins announce season-opening roster
The Penguins announced their roster to open the 2021-22 season. It includes: Forwards: Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Jeff Carter, Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Danton Heinen, Kasperi Kapanen, Sam Lafferty, Evgeni Malkin, Brock McGinn, Evan Rodrigues, Bryan Rust, Dominik Simon, Jason Zucker Defensemen: Brian Dumoulin, Mark Friedman, Kris Letang, John Marino,...
Penguins forwards Zach Aston-Reese, Jake Guentzel ruled out for season opener
Penguins forwards Zach Aston-Reese and Jake Guentzel were ruled out for their team’s season-opening road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, coach Mike Sullivan said. Both tested positive for covid-19 during the team’s recently completed training camp. Aston-Reese rejoined the team for a morning skate Saturday in Cranberry, and both...
Mark Madden: Given Penguins’ injuries, here’s what must go right to keep playoff streak intact
If the Penguins were 100% healthy all season, they would definitely make the playoffs for a 16th straight year. But, as the campaign opens, they’re not. Evgeni Malkin had knee surgery. He will miss two months, maybe three. Sidney Crosby had wrist surgery. He was supposed to be out of...
Madden Monday: T.J. Watt ‘is getting quarterback money. He needs to do quarterback things’
Last week, it felt like the Pittsburgh Steelers were already buried at 1-3. After this week’s games, it feels like there’s a pretty clear path to being above .500 within a month. Amazing how much things change in one NFL week, right? But it’s true. After beating the Denver Broncos...
Size isn’t everything for the Penguins, but it’s becoming a bigger deal
During an early portion of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ recently completed training camp, third-year forward Anthony Angello overheard forward Brian Boyle, a veteran with 13 years of NHL experience on his resume, offer a broad observation. “We stepped out there for a drill,” said Angello. “I was Boyle, myself and (forward...
Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman fined for spearingVideo
Penguins defenseman Mark Freidman has been fined by the NHL $1,812.50 for spearing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly. During the Penguins’ 4-3 road win at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Friedman struck Kuraly with his stick at 9:47 of the first period. Friedman was assessed a major penalty and a...
Overtime goal by Jason Zucker leads Penguins past Blue Jackets
The Penguins concluded their preseason with a 4-3 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at Nationwide Arena. Forward Jason Zucker scored his first goal of the preseason off a rebound scramble during a power-play sequence at 1 minute, 18 seconds of the extra period. After Blue Jackets...
Will Penguins goalie coaching changes pay off for Tristan Jarry?
Things were very different the first time Andy Chiodo reported to a training camp with the Penguins. In the late summer of 2003, he was a 20-year-old goaltender whom the Penguins drafted in the seventh round of that spring’s draft. As for the team, it was two years removed from...
Penguins assign Juuso Riikola, Michael Chaput to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins have assigned defenseman Juuso Riikola and forward Michael Chaput to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). Each player was placed on waivers Friday afternoon and cleared Saturday. The assignment of Riikola allows the Penguins to clear all but $25,000 of his $1.15 average annual value hit off...
