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Penguins’ Jeff Carter announces retirement following 19-year career

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jeff Carter has announced his retirement following an illustrious 19-year career. Carter rounds out the 2023-24 regular season with 11 goals and 15 points in 72 games.

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Penguins’ Jeff Carter Announces His Retirement

On April 17, 2024, Jeff Carter played in his last NHL contest, officially announcing his retirement. Defined by his scoring ability throughout his NHL career, he fittingly scored a goal in his team’s 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders.

Jeff Carter News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 28 minutes ago

Big Jeff Carter Calls it a Career; ‘It Was Time’

With his 442nd career goal in tow and a chance to be feted on the ice by his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates, forward Jeff Carter bid farewell to his NHL career Wednesday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 1 hour ago

Penguins/Islanders Recap: Pens finish out the season with loss to NYI

The game didn’t count for anything besides one last chance to see the Penguins this season It’s a meaningless Game No 82 for the Penguins, who saw their playoff hopes disappear last night due to the results in Philadelphia and Montreal.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 37 minutes ago

Islanders Top Penguins, 5-4, to Finish Regular Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out their 2023-24 season with a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena Wednesday night. Islanders winger Simon

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Sullivan Starting Nedeljkovic, Not Jarry, Speaks Volumes

ELMONT, NY — The Pittsburgh Penguins will close their 2023-24 season Wednesday against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. They were oh-so-close to erasing an impossible nine-point deficit that existed as late as March 27 and qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 5 hours ago

Penguins fall short of playoffs, but find 'something to take from' late push

ELMONT, N.Y. -- Penguins players gathered in their Long Island hotel rooms on Tuesday evening. The coaching staff gathered in their own room, glued to a pair of TVs ...

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

‘It Sucks’: Disappointed Penguins Deal with Complex Emotions

ELMONT, NY — The hockey gods toyed with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ emotions until the very end. For the Penguins to return to the postseason, they neededfd the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals to lose.

Mike Sullivan News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Is Mike Sullivan the Right Coach to Lead This Team?

Twenty-two men have coached the Pittsburgh Penguins since they entered the National Hockey League in 1967. Mike Sullivan has won more games than any of the others.

Sidney Crosby News / Pensburgh / 6 hours ago

Sidney Crosby still has chance for best age-36 season ever

The Pens are out of the playoffs, but the captain has done his part Way back in November we talked a little about Sidney Crosby and his hot start setting him up to make a run for one of the best age-36 seasons ever recorded in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 13 hours ago

Penguins’ Season Gets Sour Outcome They Earned

The Pittsburgh Penguins will not sit out the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second consecutive spring because Washington beat Philadelphia, 2-1, at Wells Fargo Center Tuesday evening.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 8 hours ago

Penguins eliminated from playoff contention for second straight season

ELMONT, N.Y. -- The Penguins will not be in the postseason for a second consecutive year. The Penguins weren't in control of their destiny entering Game 82 of the season on Wednesday against the Islanders.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / April 16

Penguins vs. Islanders Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the New York Islanders on April 17 at 7:00 PM ET, and have been made -115 on the moneyline, with the latter at -105. Penguins vs.

Sidney Crosby News / ClutchPoints / April 16

Sidney Crosby, hits Penguins with reality check on Stanley Cup Playoffs chances

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on an incredible run as of late to keep their playoff hopes alive, but with one game remaining in the regular season, they still need some help from other teams, and Sidney Crosby got real on where the team stands in comparison to where it was a few weeks back.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 5 hours ago

The Penguins put themselves in this spot and have no one to blame but themselves

They need a lot of help on Tuesday night they might not get. Even with Monday’s 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to have to watch and hope on Tuesday night to keep any playoff hope for their regular season finale on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 15 minutes ago

Penguins continue late surge, get past Predators 4-2

Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the visiting Nashville Predators 4-2 on Monday.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Erik Karlsson Takes Ice For 1,000th NHL Game

Erik Karlsson adds a major milestone to the resume. When he took the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Boston Bruins, he did so for the 1,000th time in his NHL career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

After two decades of dominance, where does Sidney Crosby rank among the NHL’s greatest players?

“What we have to do hasn’t changed for a while now. Our game has been pretty good. We just have to continue to go a game at a time here – and that approach has served us really well and got us to this point.” — Sidney Crosby, April 2024 Pittsburgh’s captain offered the cliché after last Saturday’s thrilling 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

The Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in overtime at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena.

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Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 11

Watch: Sidney Crosby makes history on Penguins' OT game-winner

The Pittsburgh Penguins' push to make the playoffs got a huge lift on Thursday night with their 6-5 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. But the win is not the only thing they are celebrating.

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

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Michael Bunting News / Yardbarker / April 8

NHL bets: Playoff push powers a pair of point props

We get our NHL week started with just two games, but there's no lack of playoff motivation on hand. It's that we follow with a pair of plus-money point props tonight.

Streaking Penguins continue playoff push at Maple Leafs

NHL referee stretchered off ice after scary collision with player

NHL Eastern Conference playoff race a mad scramble among five teams for two spots