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Penguins facing enforcer void without Erik Gudbranson

Erik Gudbranson’s tenure with the Penguins ended in a fashion many would expect of a man with his stature. He planted several of his right metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints into somebody’s temporal bone. In layman’s terms, he punched Lightning forward Patrick Maroon on side of his head. During a 3-2...
Penguins assign Joseph Blandisi, Adam Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

With several players on the verge of returning to the lineup from injured reserve, the Penguins assigned forwards Joseph Blandisi and Adam Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Johnson, 25, was recalled on Oct. 9. In seven games, he scored two points (one goal, one assist). He was...
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin pursues U.S. citizenship, brushes off report of investment gone wrong

Penguins superstar forward Evgeni Malkin wasn’t terribly busy over the past three weeks. True, he had the business of rehabilitating an unspecified injury which has sidelined him since Oct. 5, but beyond the visits with team medical staff and the individual skating sessions, life for an injured player can be...
Evgeni Malkin, Brian Dumoulin resume practicing with the Penguins

The last time Evgeni Malkin completed a hockey game, he was not happy. He had scored the only goal in the Penguins’ season-opening 3-1 home loss to the Sabres on Oct. 3. Having watched the majority of his teammates mostly sleepwalk through an unwhelming performance, Malkin laid it down and...
How do injured Penguins and other NHLers pass their free time?

DALLAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ second goal in their 3-0 victory against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center came about through technique and hard work. After an icing call against the Stars, the Penguins were permitted to select which offensive-zone circle they wanted for the ensuing faceoff. Opting for...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 3, Stars 0

Observations from the Penguins’ 3-0 win against the Dallas Stars. DALLAS — Bryan Rust and Dominik Kahun are two different personalities. Rust is as driven of a individual as you’ll find in a sport full of driven people. After today’s morning skate, he looked like he would have run through...
First-time goal scorers lead Penguins to victory over Stars

DALLAS — Even in the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Penguins had spoken highly of their method. They were pleased with how they were playing. To a man, the players were implementing the style demanded of them. But while a perfectly executed breakout or a precisely executed...
Penguins focus on details of neutral-zone faceoffs

DALLAS — Faceoffs are an integral part of hockey. It pretty much is how any and all play begins. But it usually is limited to three participants: two centers and a linesman. Yet, during a practice in the American Airlines Center on Friday, Mike Sullivan demanded more involvement. Actually, he...
Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust are game-time decisions for the Penguins

DALLAS – PIttsburgh Penguins forwards Nick Bjugstad and Bryan Rust will each be a game-time decision for Saturday’s contest against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Rust has yet to play this regular season after suffering a suspected left hand injury in the final game of the preseason against...
Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk inches closer to returnVideo

DALLAS — Getting bit by the injury bug is nothing new for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk. Through his eight-year career with the Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes and the Penguins, he has missed 69 games because of maladies ranging from a broken hand to sore knees to even the flu....
Penguins deal Erik Gudbranson to Ducks for Andreas Martinsen, pick

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is quite familiar with Bob Murray, his counterpart with the Anaheim Ducks. After all, they collaborated on five trades during Rutherford’s first five seasons with the Penguins. On Thursday, the long-time contemporaries caught up in the press level of American Airlines Arena and watched...
Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust practice with the PenguinsVideo

DALLAS – Injured Penguins forwards Nick Bjugstad and Bryan Rust will be “game-time” decisions for Saturday’s meeting with the Dallas Stars, according to coach Mike Sullivan. Both players have been traveling with the team during its three-game road trip and participated in practice at the American Airlines Center on Friday....
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson’s ability to find shooting lanes has evolved

TAMPA, Fla. — When the Penguins traded talented shooting winger Daniel Sprong to the Anaheim Ducks for sturdy defenseman Marcus Pettersson in December, it was clear what was being exchanged. Offense for defense. And to this point of the 2019-20 season, that notion has held firm. Sprong is one of...
Empty Thoughts: Lightning 3, Penguins 2

Observations from the Penguins’ 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. TAMPA, Fla. — There really isn’t a ton of intrigue to the Penguins’ goaltending situation. It’s pretty simple to figure out. Matt Murray is the starter. Tristan Jarry is the backup. Casey DeSmith is in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton because he makes...
Lightning strike late, send Penguins to 3rd straight lossVideo

TAMPA, Fla. — For all their problems with injuries or a roster imbalance between forwards and defensemen, one of the few maladies the Penguins have not had to confront in the early stages of the 2019-20 campaign has been penalties. Entering Wednesday, they had had averaged 6.8 penalty minutes per...
Puck retrievals bring stability to Penguins’ power play

TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins had one of the NHL’s best power plays last season with a conversion rate of 24.6%. And why wouldn’t they? With a handful of scoring champions and All-Stars at their disposal, the Penguins’ power-play was a clear and present danger to every NHL goaltender. Even...

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