Senators-Penguins Preview
Even as numbers on a roster, the Pittsburgh Penguins' power play appears intimidating.
At times on the ice, it looks borderline unfair.
Start with two NHL MVPs in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Add a future Hall of Famer like Jarome Iginla and a Norris Trophy finalist in defenseman Kris Letang. Throw in a grinder to do the dirty work in Chris Kunitz and the Penguins have...
John Toperzer: Penguins Thursday: Iginla or Dupuis?
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The Penguins are back at it again. Chris Kunitz and Jarome Iginla have switched lines. Sidney Crosby is centered a line during Thursday's practice with Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis.
Evgeni Malkin skated with James Neal to his left and Iginla to his right.
Pittsburgh scored just one even-strength goal in Game 1 against Ottawa. Malkin tapped in a...
Musings; Time to enter the Bruins lair
Is Derek Stepan underrated?
Welcome to the Musings. It’s a case of back to the future tonight as two rivals clash seemingly for the first time since time began. The boys have broken down the match up in depth and there’s not much you don’t know so I’m going to muse with you about non-Bruins/Rangers matters. Jump on in
Rant I: I’m beginning this week’s musings with a rant...
Second Round: Former College Hockey Players in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (5/15/2013)
Here is the list of NHL hockey players that are currently playing in the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs that have played college hockey (Division I & III).
The players are listed by their NHL team. These are players that have played in at least “one” Stanley Cup Playoff game during in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. I have also listed their point totals...
Penguins jump on Senators in series opener, 4-1
The formula for beating the Pittsburgh Penguins is not difficult. It's the doing it for 60 minutes part that's tricky.
The Ottawa Senators did everything they thought they needed to do against the Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night. They carried play for long stretches, put steady pressure on Pittsburgh goaltender Tomas Vokoun and mostly...
Pens rough up Sens in Game 1
Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz scored power-play goals and Pascal Dupuis added his sixth goal of the playoffs and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday.
Evgeni Malkin extended his points streak to seven games with a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh.
Game 2 is Friday night.
Tomas Vokoun stopped 35 shots to...
QUICK CAP: Penguins jump out to series lead with 4-1 win.
The Penguins opened up Game 1 with a statement. They outhit the Senators 40-26, and outscored them 4-1.
Paul Martin scored the first goal, Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz and Dupes added the rest.
Paul Maclean didn't like it.
Game two on Friday, full recap in the AM.
Travis Yost: Special Teams the Difference
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At even-strength, the Ottawa Senators were equal -- and at some points, better -- than their second-round adversary on Tuesday night.
Special teams was another story.
The Pittsburgh Penguins power-play went to absolute work on Ottawa's vaunted [sorta..]penalty kill, getting a pair of goals from Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz.
...
Should Iginla Be Playing With Crosby?
With a healthy line-up, Jarome Iginla would likely play alongside Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis. Evgeni Malkin would play with James Neal and Chris Kunitz. Those combinations have proven successful in the past. There's no doubt that Evgeni Malkin and James Neal have great chemistry with one another and Chris Kunitz played well alongside them last season. Crosby and Dupuis also...
Video: John Tavares wrists one to send the Islanders and Penguins into OT
Pittsburgh Penguins Chris Kunitz fired home a goal 8:44 into overtime Sunday, sending them to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders and a 2-1 lead in their quarterfinals playoff series.
The match was a cliffhanger as New York almost pulled off a late comeback, forcing overtime with a pair of third-period goals from Kyle Okposo and John Tavares.
Watch Tavares send the game into...
Isles' optimistic outlook takes hit with OT loss
The New York Islanders' rallying cry in their return to the postseason for the first time in six years is ''Believe.''
Even the most ardent of supporters might find that optimism difficult following a deflating home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Buoyed by a split of the first two games of the first-round series in Pittsburgh, the Islanders came home to Nassau...
RECAP: GAME THREE. Cinco De Kunitz. PENS WIN.
There were three races this past weekend: the Kentucky Derby, the Pittsburgh Marathon, and this hell show on the Isle. It was bad when the Islanders went up 2-0 early. It got better when the Pens answered that by actually getting out of the first period with the lead. And then when the Islanders tied it up at 4 down the homestretch in the third, you knew the only chance the...
Your Afternoon NHL Overtimes...Minnesota and Pittsburgh
((HT: NHL on NBC))
The Pittsburgh Penguins went down 2-0 in the first playoff game at Nassau Coliseum since 1742.
But then two goals in nineteen seconds (on the power play) tied it up, the Pens took a 3-2 lead, and a 4-2 lead before the Islanders came back to force overtime.
Chris Kunitz's second goal of the day gave the Pens the win and a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 Monday...
Power play powers Pittsburgh Penguins to Game 3 victory
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz scored a power-play goal 8:44 into overtime to allow the Pittsburgh Penguins to take as 5-4 victory from the New York Islanders in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series at Nassau Veterans Coliseum.This NHL playoff series defines why they play the games. Nobody in the world would have guessed that this series will provide...
Penguins go up 2-1 vs. Islanders
Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game 8:34 into overtime, off a pass from Sidney Crosby, and the Pittsburgh Penguins shook off an early deficit and a late blown lead to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Sunday in Game 3 of the first-round series.
The Eastern Conference's top-seeded team rode severe ups and downs in taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven...
Power play powers Pittsburgh Penguins to Game 3 victory
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz scored a power-play goal 8:44 into overtime to allow the Pittsburgh Penguins to take as 5-4 victory from the New York Islanders in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series at Nassau Veterans Coliseum.This NHL playoff series defines why they play the games. Nobody in the world would have guessed that this series will provide...
Video- Penguins Go Up 2-1 In Series With OT Goal By Kunitz
Chris Kunitz with the power play goal in overtime.
Chris Kunitz quiets Nassau Coliseum with OT goal
The fun was short lived at Nassau Coliseum as the Penguins Chris Kunitz scores the OT game winner.
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Crosby on a Regular Line. Neal Missing Practice
Via the Pens:
The Pens are on the ice practicing. Only James Neal was absent. Paul Martin missed the early portion of practice (so he did not skate in rushes). Sidney Crosby skated with his former linesmates Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. Here were the rushes...
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Jeffrey-Vitale-Kennedy...
Hoffman’s First Round Playoff Picks
Eastern Conference
(1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (8) New York Islanders
For the Penguins to Win: Simply put, utilize their high-octane offense. Even without Sidney Crosby, this Penguins’ hockey club can put the puck in the net with guys like Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Pascal Dupuis, and Kris Letang. The team’s offense is absolutely lethal and if used the right...
Sidney Crosby hopeful to play in Game 1
Sidney Crosby will visit a doctor on Tuesday to confirm whether or not he his clear to play in Game 1 of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Eastern COnference Quarterfinal series against the New York Islanders.
Crosby told Josh Yohe of McKeesport Daily
Dan Bylsma, Chris Kunitz Wear ‘Boston Strong’ T-Shirts Prior to Bruins-Penguins Game (Photo)
BOSTON — The Bruins, their staff and their fans could be seen Saturday morning wearing “Boston Strong” T-shirts through TD Garden in advance of the B’s matinee tilt with the Penguins. Those playing for and rooting for the home team weren’t alone in showing their support for the city in light of this week’s events.
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma donned the “Boston...
John Toperzer: Game Day: Pens-Bruins, better late than Friday
Pens (33-10, 16-5 Road) at Bruins (26-11-5, 14-3-3 Home), 12:30 pm ET, TD Garden
Penguins leaders of the pack; A look at Pittsburgh's leading numbers thus far
Seven Penguins have appeared in all 43 games for the Pens: Chris Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis, Matt Cooke, Brandon Sutter, Craig Adams, Brooks Orpik and Tanner Glass.
Kunitz (21) and Dupuis (20) are the teamâs...
Penguins 6, Lightning 3
Jussi Jokinen scored two goals and added an assist, Pascal Dupuis had a goal and two assists, and the Eastern-Conference leading Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 Thursday night.
Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin and Tanner Glass had the other Pittsburgh goals. Dupuis has three goals and eight points during a four-game points streak.
Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang...
Purcell scores twice, Lightning fall to Penguins
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --Jussi Jokinen scored two goals and added an assist, Pascal Dupuis had a goal and two assists, and the Eastern-Conference leading Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 Thursday night.
Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin and Tanner Glass had the other Pittsburgh goals. Dupuis has three goals and eight points during a four-game points streak.
Pittsburgh defenseman...
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