Penguins Lose in Worst Possible Way Brady Smith | June 4, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins should be embarrassed; not because of the final score of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final but because of the way they conducted themselves in the…
You’re Wrong About Pekka Rinne’s Game 1 Tony Wolak | May 30, 2017 Following Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne’s stat line—four goals against, .636 save percentage—did not look pretty. But if you add context to…
Penguins Blueprint: The Jason Botterill Factor Mike Colligan | May 12, 2017 Jason Botterill and Penguins GM Ray Shero face an impossible task. In just ten days they’ll be forced to overhaul an offensive group they spent most of the season preparing to tweak.
Penguins’ Faceoffs a Glimmer of Hope Julia Stumbaugh | May 10, 2017 Statistically, the Washington Capitals have dominated most aspects of their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Comparing them to the Penguins on paper hasn’t been favorable for the Pens even…
Series Over? Malkin, Penguins Say ‘No’ Mike Necciai | May 9, 2017 Evgeni Malkin — in a roundabout way — made a guarantee following the Penguins’ loss in Game 6 to a Capitals team that looks poised to eliminate Pittsburgh in dramatic…
Is Game 6 a Must-Win for Penguins? Dave Holcomb | May 8, 2017 The term “must-win” has become one of the most popular cliches in sports over the years. The literal meaning of the term can’t be applied to anything except an elimination…
Kunitz’s Presence, Physicality Important Versus Capitals Mike Necciai | May 2, 2017 Chris Kunitz isn’t an enforcer, nor is he a particularly intimidating figure. However, the 37-year old veteran left wing brings an element that’s somewhat rare among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster.…
Capitals Need Better Defense Bill Situ | April 29, 2017 The Washington Capitals successfully won the first playoff round 4-2. Still, they will need better defense if they want any hope of getting past the current round. Washington took home the…
Crosby vs. Ovechkin “Rivalry” Misses the Point Julia Stumbaugh | April 27, 2017 You could feel it forming in the air the very moment Marcus Johansson’s overtime shot hit the back of the net in Game 6 of the series between the Washington Capitals and…
3 Reasons the Penguins Will Win Stanley Cup Dave Holcomb | April 12, 2017 Repeating is never easy. The last team to repeat as champions in the NHL was the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998. It’s never been done in the salary…
3 Reasons the Penguins Won’t Win Stanley Cup Dave Holcomb | April 11, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins begin their title defense Wednesday against division rivals the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins finished second in the league with 111 points, which is also the second-highest…
How Important is Penguins’ Home Ice? Julia Stumbaugh | April 10, 2017 As the NHL has worked to make the league more competitive, debate has begun over whether or not home-ice advantage truly matters in the playoffs. Things like the salary cap…
