With playoff fate in their own hands, Penguins falter vs. Blackhawks PITTSBURGH — All season, the Penguins have shooed away prosperity like a pesky house fly. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Panthers miss a chance to clinch playoff spot in OT, but get help from Caps vs. Islanders SUNRISE, Fla. — With one final breakaway chance in overtime Monday, the Florida Panthers missed out on clinching their spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Miami Herald · Apr 11, 2023
Jonathan Toews planning to ‘soak in memories’ during last two Blackhawks home games With the Hawks set to host the Wild on Monday and Flyers on Thursday, Toews is “taking it as if these are my last games in Chicago.” He’s preparing himself emotionally for what that might feel like. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023
Islanders keep pace in playoff chase with win over Flyers ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders knew what to expect from the Flyers and knew what they had to avoid in their tense playoff chase. Facing teams a mere week away from their offseason vacation but with players trying to win jobs for next season is never easy. Newsday · Apr 9, 2023
Tkachuk’s last-minute goal in Washington keeps Panthers in control of destiny with 2 left The clock was ticking toward its final minute and the Florida Panthers were at risk of wasting a dominant third period Saturday. They had already rallied once and blown one lead, and they were tied with the Washington Capitals for 19 minutes of the third period until Matthew Tkachuk, on… Miami Herald · Apr 9, 2023
Penguins move back into playoff position, Sidney Crosby gets 1,500th point in win over Red Wings DETROIT — Mike Sullivan said Saturday morning that the Penguins, with no more margin for error, must treat every game from here on out as a must-win. Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023
Islanders score big win over Lightning in the playoff chase ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders had to win to keep up in the playoff chase. Newsday · Apr 7, 2023
Penguins remain within striking distance of playoff spot with 4-1 victory over Wild PITTSBURGH — The Penguins remained within striking distance of a playoff spot by defeating the Marc-Andre Fleury and the Minnesota Wild, 4-1, at PPG Paints Arena. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Joe Starkey: Penguins are sinking, and Marc-Andre Fleury could bury them One team looked young, fast, hungry, vibrant, skilled and clearly on the rise. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
Penguins get doors blown off by the Devils, loss bumps them back out of playoff position NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils were just too fast, too skilled, too deep. Hungry is another word that comes to mind. Relentless is a good one, too. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
Ron Cook: Good and bad sides of Evgeni Malkin on full display against Flyers It was a little of the best of Evgeni Malkin. He had two assists — the second a tremendous pass — in what amounted to a season-sustaining 4-2 win for the Penguins on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. That gave him 80 points for the season, a number he… Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Dominant first period propels Penguins to bounce-back win over lowly Flyers PITTSBURGH — The Penguins this calendar year have had few convincing wins, the rare complete game in which they actually displayed focus and fire from wire to wire. Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023
Carter Verhaeghe’s 4-goal game puts Panthers back in a playoff spot with 5 games left The Florida Panthers are back in a postseason spot with only five games left in the regular season. Miami Herald · Apr 2, 2023
NHL April power rankings: Where do all 32 teams stand ahead of the final 2 weeks? The 2022-23 NHL season is coming down to the wire, folks. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023 Tristan Jarry shines in goal as Penguins emerge with win over Predators in defensive struggle PITTSBURGH — There were no signs of rust, no softies let in or questionable plays with the puck behind the net.
Miami Herald · Mar 31, 2023 Tkachuk hits 100 points, Panthers keep playoff hopes alive with 2nd straight win in Canada The Florida Panthers traded for Matthew Tkachuk in the offseason to try to reach another level. Right now, they just need him to help carry them into the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Newsday · Mar 30, 2023 Islanders earn a huge two points with shootout win over Capitals WASHINGTON — The odds indicate the Islanders will qualify for the playoffs. But Wednesday night reinforced what this whole season has showed: It ain’t gonna be easy.
Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023 Penguins’ defense falters, comeback bid all for naught in road loss to Red Wings DETROIT — Luck was on Casey DeSmith’s side for the first eight minutes. He would’ve needed a four-leaf clover pinned to his uniform to keep Detroit’s David Perron and company in check.
Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023 Evgeni Malkin's late goal, Casey DeSmith's stellar play lift Penguins over Capitals PITTSBURGH — In a matchup that’s been billed as Sidney Crosby versus Alex Ovechkin for the better part of the last two decades, naturally it was Evgeni Malkin who seized the spotlight.
Newsday · Mar 25, 2023 Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023 Penguins put up an admirable fight on short rest in their 3-2 loss to Dallas DALLAS – This is not the time of year for moral victories, especially not with such a slim margin for error. But the Penguins can feel pretty good about their effort in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.
Miami Herald · Mar 24, 2023 Panthers’ playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Leafs, 1st losing skid since January SUNRISE, Fla. 1 As recently as Tuesday, the Florida Panthers held full control of their postseason destiny.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 24, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking to continue their winning ways when they wrap up their two-game road trip against the Dallas Stars.
The Denver Post · Mar 23, 2023 Sidney Crosby dangles, Jeff Carter scores twice in Avalanche’s 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh Penguins DENVER — Sidney Crosby and the Penguins don’t need extra motivation at this stage of their season, but Crosby says he finds more fuel anyway whenever he gets to face his Halifax buddy Nathan MacKinnon.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023 Top-Shelf Takes: Handing out the 2023 NHL awards as the regular season winds down Who are the frontrunners for the 2023 NHL awards?