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Ovechkin scores goal No. 886, becomes 11th player to reach 1,600 points

Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal Sunday against the Seattle Kraken to move within nine tallies of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record while becoming the 11th NHL player to record 1,600 points.The goal was Ovechkin's 33rd of

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Published: 3 days ago

That’s the Way I Like It (Uh Huh): Penguins Slice ‘n’ Dice Sabres, 7-4

I was gathering my thoughts for this summary when the refrain from an old ’70s disco tune popped into my head. “That’s the way, uh huh, uh huh, I like it, uh huh, uh huh…” (Thank you, KC and the Sunshine Band.) Sorry, it’s the best my br

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Published: 1 year ago

Sidney Crosby Drops the Gloves in Final Preseason Game

The post Sidney Crosby Drops the Gloves in Final Preseason Game appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Sidney Crosby defends teammate Kris Letang, engaging in a brief but intense scrap during the team's last preseason game. The post Sidney Crosby Drops th

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Published: 1 year ago

Pens/Sabres Impressions: Punchy Pens get the power play producing in final tuneup

Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Sid fights, the power play wakes up and Drew O’Connor shows out during Pittsburgh’s final exhibition game against Buffalo Preseason games in the NHL these days are usually very vanilla. M

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Breakdown: O’Connor Explodes, Crosby Fights, Final Preseason Grades

BUFFALO — Sidney Crosby rushed to the defense of Kris Letang. Drew O’Connor needed just 20 seconds for a breakaway goal and later beat everyone for another clean drive to the net and score. The Penguins scored three goals in 2:14 and four goals i

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Pre-Season Highlights: Penguins 7, Sabres 4

Drew O’Connor scored twice but it was Sidney Crosby’s tilt with Peyton Krebs that grabbed attention as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 in pre-season action.

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Published: 1 year ago

Watch: Sidney Crosby Defends Kris Letang, Fights Peyton Krebs

BUFFALO — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was unhappy with Buffalo Sabres forward Peyton Krebs after Krebs buckled Penguin defenseman Kris Letang behind the Penguins net. Crosby raced over to Krebs, who was skating away, denying him an es

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins’ Crosby drops gloves with Sabres’ Krebs for first fight in four years

Watch as Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby gets into a rare tussle with Buffalo Sabres forward Peyton Krebs after Krebs crushes Kris Letang, only for the two to share a laugh in the penalty box after.

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Q&A: 4th Line, Toughest Cuts, and Hang Outs

BUFFALO  — The Pittsburgh Penguins finish their preseason schedule Friday with one goal: to get ready for the NHL regular season. However, that can be easier said than done. They visit the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Arena Friday. The Penguins coach

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins’ Nylander, 2 Other Forwards Clear Waivers

Alex Nylander, one of three forwards put on waivers Thursday by the Pittsburgh Penguins, cleared without being claimed by another team on Friday. Andreas Johnsson and Joonas Koppanen also cleared without being claimed. It is expected that all three w

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Published: 1 year ago

Kingerski: Penguins Camp Observations From Inside the Room (+)

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan wants the final preseason game to be a warmup, a dress rehearsal for the coming NHL regular season. The veteran-heavy lineup essentially calls an official end to the Penguins’ training camp and the many posit

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Preseason Game 7, Final Tuneup: Notes & How to Watch vs. Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins will dress most of their NHL regulars and star players Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. It will be the final tuneup and chance to get into something resembling game-readiness, including the currently disorganized power play

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Published: 1 year ago

Dan’s Daily: Penguins Cut Hopefuls; Will NHL Finally Move Coyotes?

The Pittsburgh Penguins returned six players to the AHL and waived a couple more Thursday, including winger Alex Nylander. Coach Mike Sullivan gushed over Austin Wagner, and the Penguins will take their NHL lineup to Buffalo for the final preseason g

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Published: 1 year ago