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Bettman: No plans to change playoff format or extend overtime

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman isn't budging on playoff or overtime formats that have drawn criticism from players, fans, and the media."You guys know I'm pretty dug in on this," Bettman told the media, including Sportsnet, when asked about the postse

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Published: 2 weeks ago

A Penguin Forever: Marc-Andre Fleury’s Legacy in Pittsburgh

In 2003, things were looking pretty bleak for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. The team had just missed the playoffs for the second-straight season. Jaromir Jagr had been gone for two…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Penguins Live Chat: Defensemen, Anger, & Summer Trades

The summer lovin’ could happen so fast. The Pittsburgh Penguins are unofficially dead in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Their official extinction is probably a couple of weeks away, but barring a collapse by several teams and an undefeated st

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Penguins Playoff Odds Hit 0%; Top Pick Odds Rise

The Pittsburgh Penguins playoff odds are zero. After hanging on for dear life and even creating the faintest pulse, with a little bit of optimism after a four-game winning streak, the Penguins crashed Tuesday night, giving up four unanswered goals to

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Dan’s Daily: Possible USA vs Russia Series? MN Jealous; Penguins Go Flat

Well, there is a headline that I didn’t think I would write anytime soon, if ever. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed a USA vs. Russia hockey series. Try to keep comments in good taste. We had quite a bit of

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Pens Points: Luck Runs Out

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins’ win streak ends at four after Tuesday night’s loss. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the New York Islanders at PPG Paint

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Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Highlights: Islanders 4, Penguins 2

Kyle Palmieri has himself a three-point night to secure a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins as Sidney Crosby passes Wayne Gretzky to take sole possession of fourth on the all-time list for points with one franchise.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Penguins Grades: Crashing Down. Sullivan, Vets Rip Team Effort

Pittsburgh Penguins fans were treated to something they’ve never seen before and something they’ve seen far too much. Early in the first period, the Penguins took advantage of an overaggressive Islanders forecheck, and Joona Koppanen scored on th

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Islanders’ Third-Period Rally Earns 4-2 Victory Over Penguins

On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-32-10) looked to keep their win streak alive when they welcomed the New York Islanders (31-28-8) to town. A third-period collapse from the Penguins…

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Penguins/Islanders Recap: The PDO dam breaks, Pens lose

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Penguins go up 2-0 but the smoke and mirrors finally runs out Pregame The Penguins reportedly had some players dealing with bumps and bruises, leading to an emergency recall o

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Islanders’ Third-Period Outburst Overwhelms Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins had virtually no margin for error before they played the New York Islanders Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. They have even less after a 4-2 loss to the Islanders, who earned their victory by scoring four unanswered goals in

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Crosby passes Gretzky for most points with one franchise

Sidney Crosby passed The Great One in the NHL record books on Tuesday.

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Published: 2 weeks ago