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Penguins defeat Blue Jackets in preseason home opener
The Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1, in a preseason game at PPG Paints Arena Thursday. A power-play goal by new forward Alex Galchenyuk opened the scoring at 6:28 of the first period. Defenseman Justin Schultz moved the puck from the left point to forward Jake Guentzel on the...
Alex Galchenyuk is finding a fit with Evgeni Malkin and the PenguinsVideo
In a way, it was just like old times for Evgeni Malkin on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Both when last season closed with a playoff loss to the New York Islanders and when he played his first exhibition game of this season Thursday night, a 4-1 win against...
Justin Schultz may get elevated role on Penguins’ power playVideo
Less than a week into training camp, the Penguins have tinkered with a number of different looks on their top power-play squad. As has been the case for most of the past decade, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have found themselves in familiar spots with Crosby positioned to the right...
Jared McCann vows to contribute more to Penguins
Mike Sullivan isn’t big on numbering his lines. During the Halcyon days of the HBK Line, which was composed of Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel, Sullivan explained how he labeled his lines. “We call Sid’s line Sid’s line, Geno’s line Geno’s line and Bones’ line Bones’ line.” Nicknames?...
Penguins prospect Filip Hallander suffers broken leg in Sweden
Penguins forward prospect Filip Hallander is expected to be sidelined until after Christmas due to a fractured leg, according to a release from his team in Sweden. Hallander, 19, is said to have fallen into the boards while playing for Lulea of the Swedish Hockey League against Orebro. Prior to...
Penguins, Blue Jackets announce lineups for Thursday’s preseason game
The Penguins announced their expected lineup for Thursday’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena: Forwards: Kasper Bjorkqvist, Alex Galchenyuk, Jake Guentzel, Patric Hornqvist, Dominik Kahun, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Evgeni Malkin, Samuel Poulin, Dominik Simon, Brandon Tanev. Defensemen: Erik Gudbranson, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, John Marino, Marcus...
Mike Sullivan continues to sort out Penguins defenseVideo
Entering training camp, one of the biggest question marks surrounding the Penguins concerned who will play with whom on defense, particularly with the departure of Olli Maatta this past offseason. “There’s a pretty good chance you’ll see (Brian) Dumoulin play with (Kris) Letang,” coach Mike Sullivan suggested with a flawless...
Penguins prospect Samuel Poulin learning about life in NHL
The NHL isn’t foreign to Samuel Poulin. After all, the Penguins forward prospect is the son of a former NHLer, Patrick Poulin. But playing in the league is a different endeavor. He was introduced to that aspect of the game Monday during the Penguins’ preseason opener, a 5-4 overtime loss...
Penguins giving Dominik Simon a look at centerVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK – Three days prior to Christmas in 2017, Dominik Simon got a bit of a present when he filled in at center during practice for former teammate Carter Rowney, who was sidelined due to an illness. Simon, primarily used as a winger, was asked afterwards about potentially playing...
Penguins rally but fall to Sabres in overtime in preseason opener
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penguins opened their preseason with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at Pegula Ice Arena. The scoring opened at 4 minutes, 34 seconds of the first period when Penguins forward Andrew Agozzino, a journeyman signed to a two-way contract, fired a shot...
Sam Lafferty takes another step from Hollidaysburg to the PenguinsVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — Sam Lafferty was pretty happy Saturday. Skating on a line with the likes of NHL regular Zach Aston-Reese and 2019 first-round draft choice Samuel Poulin at training camp in Cranberry wasn’t the source of his blitheness, however. It was Penn State’s 17-10 triumph over Pitt. The Hollidaysburg...
With tools and more time, expectations high for Penguins’ Erik Gudbranson
Erik Gudbranson stands out in just about any room. After all, at 6-foot-5, he stands above just about anyone else. But beyond his dimensions, his genial, chatty demeanor stands out in a sport full of cliches. Gudbranson doesn’t offer “we need to execute better” or “we’ve got to get pucks...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their lineup for their preseason opener Monday at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park: Forwards: Andrew Agozzino, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Ryan Haggerty Adam Johnson, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Sam Miletic, Oula Palve, Samuel Poulin, Bryan Rust, Dominik Simon. Defensemen: Calen Addison, Kevin Czuczman, Jack Johnson,...
Penguins’ Mike Sullivan not concerned about lack of right-handed forwards
The Pittsburgh Penguins could enter the season with only three right-handed forwards on their NHL roster. Nick Bjugstad, Patric Hornqvist and Bryan Rust compose that trio, and through three days of training camp in Cranberry, Bjugstad has been on a line with Hornqvist as well as lefty Jared McCann. Rust...
Brandon Tanev already seeing prominent role for Penguins alongside Evgeni MalkinVideo
For the second consecutive day, Brandon Tanev, the Pittsburgh Penguins most prominent free agent signing this offseason, practiced and scrimmaged on a line with one of the NHL’s most prominent players in Evgeni Malkin. Tanev, who primarily played a third-line role with the Jets previously in his career, has been...
It’s now or never for Tristan Jarry with the Penguins
In 2013, Tristan Jarry was the future. Now? His future is anyone’s guess. When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Jarry, former general manager Ray Shero dealt forward Tyler Kennedy, a member of the franchise’s 2009 Stanley Cup championship team to the Sharks in exchange for the 50th overall pick. That pick...
David Warsofsky eager for his third chance with the Penguins
The Penguins brought back a familiar face this offseason when they re-signed defenseman David Warsofsky to a two-year, two-way contract. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound defenseman previously played for the Penguins during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. His best stretch during that time came around New Year’s during the 2015-16 campaign when...
Penguins pair up Justin Schultz, Marcus Pettersson on second day of camp
On the second day of the Penguins’ training camp in Cranberry on Saturday, the Penguins used a variety of defensive pairings during a scrimmage. Few of them resembled anything that would be used in a regular season contest in 2019-20. Massive veteran Erik Gudbranson skated with AHL mainstay Kevin Czuczman...
Mike Sullivan expects better ‘hockey decisions’ from Penguins
During the 2018-19 campaign, the Penguins’ aggressive play often led to offense. It just happened to be the other team’s offense. The Penguins were beleaguered by odd-man rushes by the opposition last season. That, in part, led to them yielding a league-high 15 shorthanded goals against. Cutting down on the...
Penguins’ Marcus Pettersson glad to get contract done before camp starts
Marcus Pettersson was a full participant during the first day of training camp, less than 24 hours after agreeing to a one-year contract worth $874,125. A restricted free agent coming off his entry-level deal, Pettersson was hoping to sign a longer-term contract but agreed to the one-year deal in order...
Slimmed-down Evgeni Malkin: ‘I want to show to everyone I’m not done’
Evgeni Malkin limped through a 2018-19 campaign that saw injuries limit him to 68 games and 72 points. His 12 goals at even strength were the lowest total of his career, aside from the five he scored during the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. As a result, he retooled his offseason workout...
Sidney Crosby discusses Penguins’ need for urgency, desperation
Sidney Crosby had an unusual summer. Last week, his hometown of Cole Harbour was impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The volatile weather was little more than a nuisance for Crosby, who reported little damage to his inland home, but a sign welcoming visitors to the “home of Sidney Crosby” did get...
New Penguins play with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin as training camp opensVideo
The Penguins wasted little time testing out their most prominent offseason additions on the first day of training camp in Cranberry. They put the new guys on lines with franchise players. Dominik Kahun, acquired in a trade which sent popular defenseman Olli Maatta to Chicago in June, skated on a...
Penguins re-sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson
The Penguins re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Marcus Pettersson to a one-year contract worth $874,125. Pettersson, 23, was acquired in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks in December. He appeared in 84 games combined with each team and set a career-high with 25 points (two goals, 23 assists). Coming off...
