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Penguins One-Timers: Letang’s New Role, Harkins Potential, & Power Play Wrinkles

After the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first game, the focus was squarely on the 2-0 lead that became a loss after four unanswered goals to a team that should struggle to score four. Yet there are a myriad of other storylines just beginning to unfold surro

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Need to Alter Erik Karlsson’s Usage to Win

“Well, that sure can’t happen again.” While these aren’t the words that I would say to my team in the dressing room after an opening night loss that should have…

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins weekly stock report: Good start for Bryan Rust

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Checking in with the Penguins’ weekly stock report. Every Friday this season we will check in with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ weekly stock report to take a look at who (or what) on the team

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Published: 1 year ago

'He's a special player:' Can Erik Karlsson deliver another Stanley Cup to the Penguins?

Pittsburgh made the biggest splash this offseason in trading for the Norris Trophy winner. Will that be enough to secure another championship?

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Published: 1 year ago

Dan’s Daily: Goalie Trade Blockade; Penguins Face Problem

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins players and coach answered for the trend of lost leads, although not everyone liked the question. The temperature is rising with the Ottawa Senators, who had to play short-handed in the first game of the se

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Published: 1 year ago

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals 10/13/2023 - Lines, how to watch

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Pens and Caps renew an ageless rivalry tonight in DC Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (0-1-0, 0 points, Metropolitan Division) @ Washington Capitals (0-0-0, 0 points, Metropolitan Division) When

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Published: 1 year ago

Pens Points: Capital Showdown

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Rivalry renewed and Pens and Caps meet in Washington. Pens Points is here to get your game day started. For the 19th straight season, Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin will renew their hist

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Published: 1 year ago

Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard plays in record-breaking games on ESPN, TNT: What the viewership means for Chicago

The hype around Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard manifested itself in TV viewership on Tuesday and Wednesday, when both ESPN and TNT set record numbers. Here’s what you need to know: ESPN’s broadcast of the Blackhawks’ season-opening w

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Published: 1 year ago

How Exactly Can Penguins’ Penalty-Killers Contain Ovechkin?

CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins know exactly where to find Alex Ovechkin when the Washington Capitals have a power play. They also are aware of precisely what he’s likely to do when a teammate slides him a pass, usually from the other side of

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Published: 1 year ago

Penguins Repeat Brings Anger; Players, Sullivan Confront Blown Leads

It’s coach Mike Sullivan’s fault. It’s the DNA of the team that won’t play defense. It’s Kris Letang’s fault. And it’s Jeff Carter’s fault. The external noise surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins’ opening night loss to the Chicago Bl

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Published: 1 year ago

Did the Penguins Address Their Deepest Issues?

Back in the 1970s there was a boxer from Minnesota named Duane Bobick who some thought might one day become heavyweight champion of the world. Under the tutelage of former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, he began his pro career with an impressive

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Published: 1 year ago

Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Miro Heiskanen among top Norris Trophy contenders in 2023-24 

Erik Karlsson is the reigning Norris Trophy winner.

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Published: 1 year ago