There were more issues than a presidential debate to dive into after the Pittsburgh Penguins played well in many phases of their game but yielded to power-play goals within 65 seconds late in the second period and lost 7-4 to the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena.
The 15 third-period scoring chances, nor 27 chances throughout the game, were not enough for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who lost a winnable game against the New York Rangers, 7-4, at PPG Paints Arena.
CALGARY, Alberta — This one hurt badly. Not just because the Pittsburgh Penguins needed a win to keep pace with their playoff rivals but because they had it firmly within their grasp.
CALGARY — The Pittsburgh Penguins got a pair of bottom-six goals. They scored a power-play goal in the second period and led 3-1 with 10 minutes remaining.
When they are at their best, the Pittsburgh Penguins can beat any team in the NHL. And when they are not, they still seem to be able to defeat Montreal.
Kris Letang scored twice Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins put up four unanswered goals to snap a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens.
"We have to realize the position we're in and not be ..." Kris Letang paused and looked at me from in front of his locker stall, clearly hoping for help.
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins fans held their breath when a pair of future Hall of Famers were noticeable absences from a recent practice. In their first skate back from a disappointing road trip, Evgeni Malkin was absent, and Kris Letang left the ice early.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had all expected players on the ice for practice Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, including two players who were absent or limited on Monday.
PITTSBURGH – A key defenseman departed early in a practice where the Pittsburgh Penguins were already missing multiple skaters. Veteran blueliner Kris Letang left the skate early, and it wasn’t immediately clear why.
CRANBERRY — Blue-collar winger Jansen Harkins has been diagnosed with a concussion, the apparent result of a hit from Winnipeg center Adam Lowry during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2-1 loss to the Jets Saturday.
CRANBERRY — A couple of the questions put to Mike Sullivan after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice Wednesday were simple and direct. So were his answers.
Losers of four of their last six, the Pittsburgh Penguins headed into a matchup against the Arizona Coyotes looking to turn things around. Instead, they ended up making fools of themselves in the desert.
Kris Letang bookended the holiday break with a pair of really great offensive performances to help the Pittsburgh Penguins secure three of a possible four points.
In a game filled with milestones for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kris Letang might have had the most memorable one. Letang, a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, etched his name into the NHL record books with a remarkable 20 minutes of hockey.
In this Thursday’s edition of Bailey’s Daily, we’ll be talking Philadelphia Flyers news, stories, highlights, and more from the holiday week thus far. Oliver Bonk has been making a name for himself at the 2024 World Junior Championships, and the Flyers’ 2023 first-round pick was rewarded with an assist for his best performance to date.
It was a historic night for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, as he managed to set a new NHL record thanks to a high-scoring night. Letang, 36, became the first defenseman in NHL history to get five points in a period, as he had five assists in the second period of Wednesday’s 7-0 win over the New York Islanders.
TAMPA, Fla. -- On paper, the Penguins' 3-1 loss to the Lightning here in Tampa, Fla. might not look that bad. The two-goal deficit and relatively even shot totals of 27-25 Lightning give the impression that this was a close game.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang recorded his 700th point in the NHL on an assist to Sidney Crosby.
The Pittsburgh Penguins trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have been together for nearly two decades of greatness.
Three-time Stanley Cup winner, two-time NHL All-Star, and six-time All-Star Game participant, Pittsburgh Penguin Kris Letang has accomplished a lot in his career.
NASHVILLE – Kris Letang may one day earn a call to the Hall of Fame. Don’t sleep on it. The longtime Pittsburgh Penguins stalwart blueliner is a two-time Stanley Cup winner, a two-time second-team All-Star and has quietly finished top 10 in Norris Trophy voting eight times in his career.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has won the Bill Masterton Trophy as the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
Pittsburgh Penguins veteran defenseman Kris Letang was named the 2023 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Winner. The Masterton Trophy has been presented annually since 1968 to “the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.”
Kris Letang was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 2005 NHL Draft. He officially made the roster in the 2007-08 season and quickly established himself as a top defensive player.
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