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Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Capitals
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Thursday’s road game against the rival Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status via video conference Thursday morning. In 34 games this season, Jarry has a 21-9-3 record, along with a 2.71 goals...
First Call: Brian Burke says Evgeni Malkin ‘cleared medically’ for trip; oddsmakers have Najee Harris on board for Steelers
If you believe the NFL Network reports, most people around the NFL think the Pittsburgh Steelers will select Alabama running back Najee Harris in the first round of the NFL Draft. And the oddsmakers think he’ll still be on the board to make that happen. One report says the Steelers...
Penguins face crucial 2-game set in Washington, depending on how you define ‘crucial’
The Penguins are in Washington Thursday and Saturday for a crucial two-game series against the Washington Capitals. Well, that depends on how “crucial” we should consider winning the East Division. What might be more important is who finishes fourth rather than first. That probably sounds entirely backward to you but...
Minor league report: Penguins beat Phantoms in overtime
An overtime goal by forward Tim Schaller gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 2-1 home win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Forward Josh Currie recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (9-11-3-2) while forward Anthony Angello scored a goal in regulation. Goaltender Alex...
Spot in Penguins lineup appears secure for Frederick Gaudreau upon return
When Pittsburgh Penguins turned to Frederick Gaudreau last month, it partly was out of desperation and lack of other options. When the Penguins next deploy Gaudreau in a game, it will be for an entirely different reason. “He’s really had a positive impact on the games that he’s been in,”...
Will Evgeni Malkin return to Penguins’ No. 1 power play? Mike Sullivan won’t commit
Is Evgeni Malkin about to get Wally Pipp-ed? When it comes to the power play, indications are mixed. Malkin’s return to the lineup appears imminent, with the future Hall of Fame center practicing with teammates Wednesday on what coach Mike Sullivan termed a “full-contact” basis. Malkin will travel with the...
Penguins petition state for less-distanced ‘vaccinated sections’ at home games
Restaurants once had smoking and non-smoking sections. The Pittsburgh Penguins are working to allow for vaccinated and non-vaccinated sections at PPG Paints Arena. In an email sent to season-ticket holders, the Penguins said they have petitioned Pennsylvania state government and the commonwealth’s Department of Health about the idea, which would...
Mike Sullivan: Evgeni Malkin ‘full contact’ at practice, will travel with Penguins
A pair of injured centers continue to practice with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and each will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Evgeni Malkin and Frederick Gaudreau each had what could be characterized as a robust participation in Wednesday’s practice in Cranberry. While Malkin wore a white jersey...
Empty Thoughts: Bruins 3, Penguins 1Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-1 loss to the Bruins: With the current pandemic-related restrictions in place that limit media from directly interacting with NHL players or coaches, it’s difficult to get a feel — on a human level — for subjects you interview. We’re just people talking to one another...
Mark Madden: In transition to ESPN and Turner, NHL needs to find the next Charles Barkley
The NHL’s national TV situation has been overhauled. NBC is out. ESPN and Turner Broadcasting are in. Hockey is finally on multiple networks. Pinocchio, you’re a real boy now. NBC failed at hockey. Their in-studio presentation is dull and lifeless, devoid of personality and edge. Praise is thick, criticism nonexistent....
Penguins hampered by Bruins’ defense in loss
Having earned points in 16 of 19 games before Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins have reached a pretty firm conclusion. Defense comes first. Offense will follow. “That’s the way we’ve got to play,” defenseman Marcus Pettersson said via video conference. “We don’t have to take chances to create offense. We’re going...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in rematch with Bruins
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s rematch with the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status via video conference following Tuesday’s morning skate. Jarry recorded his first shutout of the season Sunday after making 30 saves in a 1-0 home...
Mike Lange to make temporary return to Penguins broadcast
Mike Lange had homework to do Monday night. For a few nights, in fact. Having been on hiatus as a precaution because of the pandemic, Lange listened to his temporary replacement, Josh Getzoff, aptly handle the duties as the play-by-play radio broadcaster for the Penguins’ first 49 games of the...
Mark Madden: Penguins will put Evgeni Malkin on top power play, but they shouldn’t
Before Evgeni Malkin got hurt, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play scored 15 times on 84 opportunities. That’s a conversion percentage of 17.8. With Malkin out, the power play is 16 for 50. That’s a percentage of 32.0. When Malkin rejoins the lineup, should he go back on the No. 1...
Penguins’ success in face of adversity deserves praise. But should we change playoff expectations?
I write this column not so much as an opinion piece on the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s more of a cathartic cry for help. A plea to Pens fans to help me surf through my complex, layered emotions as the 2021 regular season draws to a close. Because if you were...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Sam Poulin surges early in QMJHL postseasonVideo
A weekly look at how Penguins prospects and minor leaguers have fared over the past seven days: • In the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s (QMJHL) postseason, forward Sam Poulin had a power-play goal and an assist for the Val-d’Or Foreurs in a 7-2 home win against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar...
Penguins know how to use the boards to create offense
Bryan Rust knows his math. After all, the Penguins forward was a finance major at Notre Dame. So his choice of verbiage to explain a pass he received from linemate Sidney Crosby in a recent game was fitting. “Sid’s geometry was pretty good there.” During the first period of a...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 1, Bruins 0
Observations from the Penguins’ 1-0 win against the Bruins: Jake Guentzel scored the winning — and only — goal early in the third period of Sunday’s game. But in reality, he won the game much later. The Bruins had pulled goaltender Jeremy Swayman late in regulation for an extra attacker...
Madden Monday: Evgeni Malkin ‘can’t go back on the first power play’
After a week away from the “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and I have plenty stored up to discuss surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins. Particularly the improved play of goalie Tristan Jarry since his six-goal third-period debacle against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday night. Mark was less than delicate in his...
First Call: Was ESPN analyst’s shot at Steelers offensive line fair? Alex Ovechkin injury update; Pirates host hot Royals
In our first “First Call” back from vacation, we look at a slap across the face of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line. We have an injury update on Alexander Ovechkin as a date against the Penguins looms. Alejandro Villanueva may have competition for that potential new job he’s supposed to...
Tim Benz: On Mike Tomlin’s contract extension; Justin Layne’s arrest; solid play from Pirates, Penguins
The Steelers, Pirates and Penguins certainly don’t give you time for a break, do they? After a rare week off at “Breakfast With Benz,” there’s a lot to catch up on as we get ready for the upcoming Steelers draft week. Hopefully, you enjoyed our NFL Draft preview series while...
Minor league report: Josh Currie leads Penguins past BearsVideo
Forward Josh Currie had two goals and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 home win against the rival Hershey Bears at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (8-11-3-2). Forward Jonathan Gruden added a goal and an...
Penguins notebook: Tristan Jarry has been brilliant since awful period vs. Devils
Sunday’s shutout lowered Tristan Jarry’s season goals-against average to 2.70 and raised his save percentage to .911. If you take away Jarry’s third period during last Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils, those season numbers would improve to 2.54 GAA and .915. The period — in which Jarry allowed...
Penguins shut out Bruins in playoff-style contest
The Pittsburgh Penguins knew what to expect entering Sunday’s encounter with the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Intensity. And sure enough, that’s how this contest played out, as the Penguins shut out the Bruins, 1-0. To be clear, this game wasn’t intense in a blood-and-guts fashion. There wasn’t much...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Bruins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Sunday’s home game against the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Jarry’s status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference. In 32 games this season, Jarry has a 20-8-3 record, a 2.79 goals-against average and .908 save...
