The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired the rights to G Tomas Vokoun and promptly signed him to a two-year/$4 million contract extension. Pittsburgh sent the Washington Capitals a seventh round pick in exchange for the right to negotiate with Vokoun. He would have…
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Sidney Crosby scores but the Pens forfeit a 3-0 lead
Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby scored a goal and registered an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-3 overtime loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday.
James Neal says he’ll be ready for tonight’s game
Pittsburgh Penguins W James Neal (lower body) said he will be ready to play Wednesday in Game 1 after he returned to practice on Monday.”It’s good to get back out there, get the legs going, get the timing back and…
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Evgeni Malkin records 5 more points in Tuesday’s blowout win
Pittsburgh Penguins W Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and added three assists in the Penguins 8-4 blowout win over Winnipeg. With the five points in Tuesday’s game, Malkin pulls further ahead in the race for the NHL scoring lead and closer…
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will get Sidney Crosby back Thursday
Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby will finally get to rejoin his team Thursday. The Penguins have been dangerous without the `Kid`, who hows been out since November.
Crosby feels fine after Thursday’s practice
Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby took part in another full practice Thursday and is reportedly still feeling fine”. There isn’t a defined timetable for his return, some say Sunday, either way it shouldn’t be much longer.
Sidney Crosby could be back by Sunday
Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby was in full practice mode Tuesday and was even allowed to take some hits. He says Sunday is the earliest that he would come back, but expect him soon.
Letang out Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins D Kris Letang will not play on Saturday at Colorado because he is experiencing concussion symptoms. He will remain with the team and be evaluated by doctors when the team arrives back in Pittsburgh.
Malkin records 5 points
Pittsburgh Penguins F Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and registered four assists in a 8-5 victory against Winnipeg on Saturday. Malkin now has 30 goals and 67 points in 48 games, giving him a five-point lead in the NHL’s point race.
James Neal to replace Ovechkin at NHL All-Star game
Pittsburgh Penguins LW James Neal will replace Washington Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin at this years NHL All-Star game on Sunday, January 29th. Ovechkin was suspended three games after this hit on Zbynek Michalek and is not eligible to return to…
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Alex Ovechkin suspended three games for hit on Michalek
Washington Capitals team leader in goals, Alex Ovechkin (20), has been suspended by the NHL for his hit Sunday on Pittsburgh Penguins D Zbynek Michalek (video below). Ovechkin ‘launched himself’ at the opponent and because of the All-Star game, he…
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Crosby to return
Pittsburgh Penguins C Sidney Crosby (concussions) will join his teammates on their current road trip and will begin skating on his own this weekend. The Pens have been slumping as of late, so the timing couldn’t b better.
Jordan Staal out up to 6 weeks
Pittsburgh Penguins F Jordan Staal was injured Friday night when he collided knee-on-knee with Rangers’ forward Mike Rupp. He is reported to miss 4-6 weeks.
Penguin’s Evgeni Malkin Dangles Around Avalanche
Evgeni Malkin has been scrutinized repeatedly this year for his lack of production. Not even breaking the top 30 in points, Malkin needs to show this kind of effort every night to earn what legendary Rod Tidwell calls the “quan“! via YouTube To…
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