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Armstrong: Not many spots left to decide on Canada's roster

Team Canada executive Doug Armstrong says there aren't many spots left up for grabs on the roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. "Probably not as many as people think," Armstrong told NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. Each country's 23-man roster is due

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Published: 2 months ago

Crosby 'never would've expected' tying Mario for most Pens assists

Sidney Crosby was in his typical self-deprecating mode after tying Mario Lemieux for the most career assists in Pittsburgh Penguins history Monday night. "It's nice, obviously. I didn't ever think I'd be close to that, and (I've) played a lot of game

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Naughty & Nice List: 5 Things We’ve Learned, So Far

The Pittsburgh Penguins heard the starter’s pistol in October and promptly faceplanted while many in the Eastern Conference found traction and raced up the standings. However, the Penguins have begun to find their footing in the snow, while others

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Published: 1 month ago

Merry Christmas!

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Best wishes to all, enjoy your day!

They sleighed this.

Happy Holidays from the Pittsburgh Penguins! pic.twitter.com/VtVUli3MU

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Published: 1 month ago

Lemieux, Crosby & Malkin: The Growing Penguins Legacy

The post Lemieux, Crosby & Malkin: The Growing Penguins Legacy appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Mario, Lemieux, Sidney, Crosby, and Evgeni Malkin are growing the Pittsburgh Penguins legacy. What have Crosby and Malkin done recently? The post Lem

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins’ Improvements in Key Areas Leading to Recent Surge

Don’t look now but the Pittsburgh Penguins have started to climb the rankings in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins got off to a very rocky start this season and it…

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Published: 1 month ago

There’s a Reason Rakell Has Regained His Scoring Touch

Rickard Rakell is, by nature and by trade, a goal-scorer. Not a perennial contender for the Rocket Richard Trophy, to be sure, but a guy who can be counted on to produce on a fairly regular basis. Has been since he broke into the NHL with Anaheim dur

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Published: 1 month ago

Sidney Crosby picks up 1,033rd assist, tying Mario Lemieux's Penguins record

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied Mario Lemieux's record for most assists in team history with his 1,033rd during the first period of Monday night's 7-3 win over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

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Published: 1 month ago

Dan’s Daily: Laine War of Words in Columbus; Penguins Figure it Out

The Pittsburgh Penguins were great and terrible, and then they were in lockdown defense mode in what should have been a crowd-pleasing 7-3 win over the hated Philadelphia Flyers. Yet the team still heard boos despite a four-goal first period. The rep

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Published: 1 month ago

Pens Points: Wonderful Christmastime

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sidney Claus delivers four points as the Penguins dominate the Flyers heading into Christmas. Sidney Crosby continued his career-long dominance of the Philadelphia Flyers

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Report Card: Crosby Dominance; Inside the Pens’ Change

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ first period was a master class in tight puck support, speed through the neutral zone, and the greatness of some guy named Sidney Crosby. The Penguins led 4-1. The second period was just short of a debacle as the Philadelph

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Open Battle of Pennsylvania Season Series With 7-3 Win over Flyers

On Monday night, just days before Christmas, fans were treated to an early Christmas present as the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) and Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) opened the first of four meetings…

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Published: 1 month ago

Sidney Crosby ties Mario Lemieux for most assists in Penguins franchise history

Crosby has 39 points in 36 games with the Penguins this season.

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Published: 1 month ago