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Penguins pound Ducks despite defenseman Kris Letang’s absenceVideo

A four-game road trip that takes the Pittsburgh Penguins primarily through California got off to a good start with a commanding 6-3 victory against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Friday. But that success was achieved without one of their most important players. Defenseman Kris Letang...
Minor league report: Losing streaks continue for Penguins, NailersVideo

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 30 saves on 33 shots in regulation and overtime for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Providence Bruins at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. on Friday. Forward Tyler Sikura had a regulation goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (20-19-2-4) which...
Penguins forward Danton Heinen stays upbeat despite ineffective seasonVideo

Danton Heinen didn’t provide much for the Penguins on Tuesday in their thrilling 2-1 comeback overtime home win against the Colorado Avalanche. It was almost like he was invisible. But then again, he was a healthy scratch. With the Penguins’ forward ranks dealing with an outbreak of complete health, Heinen...
Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith rebounds after a somewhat dry January

Casey DeSmith didn’t do anything too elaborate during his team’s recent bye week. By his description, he just drove south until it got warm. Or, at least warm enough to play some disc golf. In his case, he found sufficient calefaction outside of Charlotte, N.C. He was probably due a...
Minor league report: Nailers lose 4th consecutive gameVideo

Forward Brooklyn Kalmikov had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 4-3 home loss to the Toledo Walleye at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Wednesday. Goaltender Bailey Brkin made 24 saves on 28 shots for Wheeling (19-21-4-0), which has lost four consecutive games. Highlights: The...
Penguins rally for improbable overtime win against Avalanche

For a variety of reasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ home game at PPG Paints Arena against the Colorado Avalanche was a big one. First, the Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup champions. Any encounter with the most recent claimant of that chalice is profound. Second, the Penguins were emerging from their...
Former Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues filling familiar role with Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche had two buses that transported players, coaches and staffers from their downtown hotel to PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday morning. An early and a late bus, to be specific. Forward Evan Rodrigues changed up his routine — he labeled himself as a “late-bus guy” — and caught...
Josh Archibald, Kasperi Kapanen set to return to Penguins lineup against Avalanche

Penguins forwards Josh Archibald and Kasperi Kapanen are each expected to return to the lineup in Tuesday’s home game against the Colorado Avalanche at PPG Paints Arena after being sidelined due to undisclosed injuries. Coach Mike Sullivan indicated both players will be available after the team’s optional morning skate. Kapanen...
The Penguins look to limit their ‘volatility’ as they resume the season

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice in Cranberry on Monday was different. It lasted more than an hour and had two portions to it. There was even an “intermission” when a couple of Zamboni ice resurfacers cleaned the rink after the team primarily worked on individual skills in the first portion. The...
Penguins reserve goaltender Dustin Tokarski embraces the inconvenience of his role

Dustin Tokarski’s break for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bye week and the All-Star Game event ended pretty much the way it began. In transit across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. After serving as the backup goaltender in a 6-4 home loss to the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 28, Tokarski was assigned...
Minor league report: Nailers’ losing streak reaches 3Video

Goaltender Brad Barone made 21 saves on 24 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 4-0 road loss to the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, on Sunday. Wheeling (19-20-4-0) was shut out for the third time this season. Highlights: The Nailers’ next game is a home...
Penguins forwards Josh Archibald, Kasperi Kapanen nearing returns

The Pittsburgh Penguins held their first teamwide activity in seven days Sunday when they gathered for practice in Cranberry. With the benefit of their bye week and the break for the All-Star Game events, a few of them took to the ice with tans they acquired from locales a bit...
Penguins general manager Ron Hextall looks to improve but with limited salary cap space

Leading up to his first two trade deadlines as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ron Hextall had a pretty consistent message: He was happy with the roster he had at his disposal. “I like our team,” Hextall said on April 7, 2021. “I like our depth. … I like...
Minor league report: Penguins fall into last placeVideo

Goaltender Filip Lindberg made 13 saves on 19 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in an 8-2 road loss to the Hartford Wolf Pack at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. on Saturday. After allowing six goals, Lindberg was replaced at 4:38 of the second period by goaltender Taylor Gauthier who...
Penguins recall goaltender Dustin Tokarski from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled reserve goaltender Dustin Tokarski from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League under emergency conditions Saturday. This marks the third time Tokarski has been summoned to the NHL roster this season. Appearing in two NHL games this season, Tokarski has a 1-1-0 record, a 2.67 goals against...
Minor league report: Penguins, Nailers each loseVideo

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 37 saves on 40 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-2 road loss to the Springfield Thunderbirds at MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on Friday. Forward Alex Nylander and defenseman Colin Swoyer each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (20-18-2-3). Highlights: The Penguins’ next game is a...

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