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Czech Republic downs Sweden 7-3 to reach world ice hockey final
Read full article: Czech Republic downs Sweden 7-3 to reach world ice hockey finalThe Czech Republic has produced a three-goal second period while beating Sweden 7-3 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the first time since 2010.
Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0
Read full article: Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0Kris Letang became the first defenseman in NHL history to record five points in a period with five assists in the second for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-0 win over the New York Islanders.
Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2
Read full article: Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the best-of-seven first-round series.
Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 points
Read full article: Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 pointsSidney Crosby scored the second of his two goals at 2:21 of overtime for his 1,400th career point, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.
Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes rally past Penguins
Read full article: Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes rally past PenguinsAndrei Svechnikov scored on a power play at 3:14 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a rally from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
Stars rally past Penguins 3-2, snapping 10-game win streak
Read full article: Stars rally past Penguins 3-2, snapping 10-game win streakRoope Hintz and Joe Pavelski scored 75 seconds apart late in the third period, and the Dallas Stars stopped Pittsburgh’s 10-game win streak with a 3-2 victory over the Penguins.
Sidney Crosby expected to play for Penguins against Capitals
Read full article: Sidney Crosby expected to play for Penguins against CapitalsPenguins star Sidney Crosby is expected to play in Pittsburgh’s game at Washington after he and three teammates were activated from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list.
Penguins warily carry on after GM Rutherford's abrupt exit
Read full article: Penguins warily carry on after GM Rutherford's abrupt exitPittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) gets a shot past Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) for an overtime goal in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. More than 15 years in the NHL has taught the Pittsburgh Penguins longtime captain that it's simply part of the business. Having the architect who put together a roster that led the Penguins to consecutive Stanley Cups resign without warning is another. Ad“I think there’s some great people here that will continue to do good work,” Crosby said. Crosby arrived with the top pick in the 2005 draft, and Allvin joined the Penguins as a scout in 2006.
Guentzel's winner lifts Penguins by Capitals 4-3 in shootout
Read full article: Guentzel's winner lifts Penguins by Capitals 4-3 in shootoutDeSmith figured Ovechkin would try to fire one past him rather than deke his way to the net. DeSmith stayed upright as Ovechkin closed in and felt the familiar smack of rubber hitting him and not the net. “I thought our guys played hard in the second and third against a really good team,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. While Sullivan remains confident Jarry will be fine, he turned to DeSmith to help get Pittsburgh going. Washington went 1 for 4 on the power play, a tap-in goal by Backstrom in the second that gave the Capitals a 3-2 lead.