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Penguins Grades: Nuke the Power Play, Flyers ‘Have Balls’

The Philadelphia Flyers had no intention of trying to match the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offensive potential. The Flyers strangled the life from the game by blanketing the star players, though the Penguins didn’t exactly begin with a lot of energy. A

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Published: 11 months ago

NHL Highlights: Flyers 4, Penguins 3 (SO)

Tyson Foerster had a goal and an assist and Sean Couturier fired home the lone goal of the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3.

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Published: 11 months ago

Penguins/Flyers Recap: Guentzel’s two goals earns a point, but power play struggles continue in loss to Flyers

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Penguins get to overtime, but an 0-for-5 power play that gives up a goal again proves to be the difference in winning and losing efforts Pregame Noel Acciari and Matt Nieto can’t go t

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Published: 11 months ago

Outhustled & Out of Luck; Penguins Lose to Flyers, 4-3, in Shootout

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten more goals from their No. 1 goaltender than they have from their power play during the past 10 games. That’s not the only reason they continue to bob along around .500 — they’re 11-10-2 after a 4-3 shootout l

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Published: 11 months ago

Ludvig sets tone for Battle of Pennsylvania, sends Deslauriers into his own bench

Watch as Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman John Ludvig helps start the Battle of Pennsylvania off with a bang as he sends Philadelphia Flyers’ Nicolas Deslauriers into his own bench.

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Published: 11 months ago

Gamethread: Flyers @ Penguins

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images Oh brother, these guys STINK! Talk about the game with Pens fans here!

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Published: 11 months ago

Is Age Contributing to the Penguins’ Power-Play Woes?

I close my eyes and the visions come rushing in, like some unrelenting hockey nightmare. The Penguins are working on a power play. They pass (pass, pass) the puck around the perimeter in search of the perfect setup or opening, only occasionally dari

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Published: 11 months ago

IIHF mandates neck protection for World Junior Championship

The IIHF agreed to make neck protection mandatory for the World Junior Championship and the Men's U18 World Championship, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.No decision has been made regarding the Men's and Women's World Championships, Dreger adds.Neck

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Published: 11 months ago

Penguins News: Koppanen Recalled; Nieto, Acciari Miss Morning Skate

Noel Acciari and Matt Nieto were absent from the Pittsburgh Penguins morning skate Saturday before the team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Per an X announcement, the team recalled Joona Koppanen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Peng

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Published: 11 months ago

Penguins Recall Joona Koppanen

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Joona Koppanen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

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Published: 11 months ago

Rivalry Time; Penguins Game 23 vs. Flyers: Lines, Notes & How to Watch

The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-10-1) meet their cross-state rival Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. It’s the first half of a home-and-home that concludes Monday in Philadelphia. The Penguins are coming of

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Published: 11 months ago

Examining the Penguins' struggling power play, and other unexpected NHL trends

The NHL passed the quarter mark of the 2023-24 season earlier this week.As expected, goal-scoring continues to rule. The per-game average (6.3) is tied with 2022-23 and 2005-06 as the highest of the 21st century.As expected, comeback wins are promine

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Published: 11 months ago