Chris Kreider nets late winner as Rangers force Game 7 against Penguins PITTSBURGH — Both Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad were finally major factors, freed from having to chase Sidney Crosby around defensively. Newsday · May 14, 2022
Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry out for Game 6 against Rangers PITTSBURGH — The Penguins enter Game 6 against the New York Rangers without their captain Sidney Crosby, their No. 1 netminder Tristan Jarry and top-pairing defenseman Brian Dumoulin. Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022
As Sidney Crosby gets evaluated for upper-body injury, the spotlight again shines on Evgeni Malkin NEW YORK — Back in November 2019, the fire alarm blared inside the visiting locker room at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, a fitting metaphor for the state of panic that permeated throughout the Penguins fanbase that day. Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022
Rangers rally, stave off elimination with Game 5 win over Penguins The Rangers have a long way to go before salvaging their first-round playoff series against the Penguins, but on Wednesday night they got one-third of the way there. Newsday · May 12, 2022
Ron Cook: Penguins' thrilling Game 1 win vs. Rangers had everything PITTSBURGH — The Penguins dressed 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders Tuesday night for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Evgeni Malkin's goal in third overtime lifts Penguins over Rangers, 4-3 NEW YORK – This series is far from over. But the Penguins don’t look done yet. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Penguins roll past Blue Jackets, setting stage for postseason series against Rangers PITTSBURGH — The postseason matchup that felt inevitable for weeks will come to fruition after all. Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022
Ron Cook: How much weight should Russian athletes bear during war time? There is a chance Evgeni Malkin will leave the Penguins after this season. He can become a free agent on July 13 and sign with another NHL team. Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022
Penguins' inconsistencies exposed during loss to Flyers PHILADELPHIA – For the last time during the regular season, the Penguins are coming home. Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2022
Evgeni Malkin scores twice upon return from suspension to lead Penguins DETROIT — Evgeni Malkin scored twice Saturday at Little Caesars Arena as he returned from his time in exile to help the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings, 7-2. Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022
Ron Cook: Perseverance pays off for Penguins' Jason Zucker Remember Sidney Crosby's first goal in his first game after missing months and months with his concussion and neck issues? Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022
Sidney Crosby wills Penguins to win, snapping a four-game skid PITTSBURGH — Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, Sidney Crosby hopped off the bench – and right onto the score sheet. Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022
Penguins' slide continues with an undisciplined effort in loss to rival Capitals PITTSBURGH — If you believed a matchup with the rival Washington Capitals might prompt the Penguins to put their best game on the ice, well, what were you thinking? Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022
Ron Cook: Young NHL stars still have a ways to go to catch up with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin PITTSBURGH — You might have heard Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby had a great day Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings. Malkin scored a hat trick and finished with four points. Crosby had a goal and two assists. The Penguins crushed Detroit, 11-2, a pretty nice tune-up for their rematch… Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022 Penguins hit the 10-goal mark for the first time since 1995 in their 11-2 win vs. Detroit PITTSBURGH — After Evgeni Malkin’s hat trick Sunday gave the Penguins a 9-2 lead over the Detroit Red Wings, the giddy fans at PPG Paints Arena began to make demands.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022 Penguins, largely outplayed, steal a point in OT in Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. — With a whiteboard in his hand and the game slipping out of reach on the scoreboard, Penguins assistant coach Todd Reirden drew something up.
Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022 Other top wingers steal the spotlight as Penguins roll in Rickard Rakell’s debut PITTSBURGH — The Penguins had to like what they saw from Rickard Rakell in his first game.
Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2022 Penguins too much for Coyotes' hot goalie in 4-1 victory GLENDALE, Ariz. – A hot goalie made them sweat, but the Penguins got the win.
Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022 What's next for Kasperi Kapanen after the Penguins benched him during Tuesday's loss? Just a few days ago, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan struck a positive tone when asked about Kasperi Kapanen, easily the most maddening player on his roster.
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022 Penguins win, 5-1, after standing toe-to-toe with one of NHL’s best TAMPA, Fla. — The gloves came off and the fists flew on Thursday night at Amalie Arena.
Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2022 Ron Cook: Evgeni Malkin in tough spot after Russia's invasion of Ukraine The result of the game Saturday afternoon begged for comment from Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins had just defeated the New York Rangers, 1-0, in a tense fight for playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division. Malkin scored the only goal on the power play midway through the third period. In ordinary…
Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2022 Tristan Jarry outduels Igor Shesterkin as Penguins outlast physical Rangers, 1-0 PITTSBURGH — The fire that Evgeni Malkin showed after the Penguins finally blasted through the brick wall at the other end of the ice hammered home just how difficult that task was and how physically and emotionally draining Saturday’s game was.
Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022 Recent shortcomings illuminated, as the Penguins are routed by Devils PITTSBURGH — Frustration bubbled to the surface on the Penguins bench, as coach Mike Sullivan called his timeout less than seven minutes into the letdown.
Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2022 Joe Starkey: Phil Kessel-to-Penguins rumors are fun, but Kasperi Kapanen is the serious issue PITTSBURGH — If the Phil Kessel-to-Penguins reunion rumor seems hopelessly ridiculous, ask yourself this: Who would you rather have right now, Kessel or Kasperi Kapanen?
Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2022 Two days after emotional milestone win, Penguins listless in 4-1 loss to Maple Leafs TORONTO – The hangover from Sidney Crosby’s milestone night seemed to still be lingering 48 hours later when the Penguins visited the Toronto Maple Leafs.