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What We Have Here…

Chaiwoman — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:08:25 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Opinion, Previews

Tags: Alex Kovalev, Ben Lovejoy, Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Dwayne Roloson, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Eric Tangradi, Game 6, Game 7, James Neal, Jay Caulfield, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Letestu, Mark Madden, Matt Niskanen, Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins, Root Sports, Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, Zbynek Michalek

In the wake of a stunning Game 6 and on the brink of a decisive Game 7, this is familiar territory. The Penguins have never done anything the easy way. They impress with brilliance and solid focused play on one night and fall apart the next, and just when you think they are sunk, they...

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A Tale of Two Teams

Chaiwoman — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:12:00 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Highlights, Opinion, Previews

Tags: Alex Kovalev, Arron Asham, Ben Lovejoy, Bolts, Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Dustin Jeffrey, Dwayne Roloson, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Eric Brewer, Eric Tangradi, Guy Boucher, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Madden, Matt Niskanen, Max Talbot, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Pavel Kubina, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, Ryan Malone, Simon Gagne, Stan Savran, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Steve Downie, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tyler Kennedy, Victor Hedman, Vincent Lecavalier, Zbynek Michalek

It was the best of teams…It was the worst of teams. Both were the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 and then Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Best of Teams On April 13, a play-off seasoned Pittsburgh team skated with authority and precision, an unrelenting...

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“March” of the Penguins

Chaiwoman — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:50:59 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Opinion, Previews

Tags: AHL, Ben Lovejoy, Chris Conner, Coach of the Year, Dan Bylsma, Detroit Red Wings, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Max Talbot, Montreal Canadiens, NHL, Pascal Dupuis, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tyler Kennedy, Wheeling Nailers, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Diligent, focused, tenacious, unrelenting, undaunted, inexplicable…such are the words among many more that describe this season’s Pittsburgh Penguins. If anyone had told anyone at the beginning of this season that Jordan Staal would miss nearly all the first half of it, that Sidney Crosby would be out of it after Christmas and that Evgeni Malkin...

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Evgeni?

Chaiwoman — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:56:34 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Opinion

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Alex Ovechkin, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Bridgestone Winter Classic, Bruce Boudreau, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Chris Kunitz, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dan Bylsma, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, HBO's Penguins - Capitals: 24/7, Jordan Staal, Mark Letestu, Mark Madden, Matt Cooke, Michel Therrien, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, P.K. Subban, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tony Granato, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Kennedy, Washington Capitals, Zdeno Chara

When the Penguins are winning and dominating, the focus is on the prowess of Sidney Crosby. When the Penguins struggle, one of the biggest and most pervasive topics of focus is Evgeni Malkin. Such was the case the morning after the Penguins let a 2-0 lead against Boston implode, ending in a 4-2 loss. The...

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Third “Line’s” a Charm

Chaiwoman — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:05:59 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: Bill Guerin, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Jordan Staal, Matt Cooke, Michel Therrien, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tyler Kennedy

It is now official. The Pittsburgh Penguins have not one mystical, magical two-headed monster, but TWO of them. It’s no secret that Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have become the two-headed monster, but in the final, intense run to the playoffs, another two-headed monster reared up in the form of Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy....

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Penguins Struck by Lowly Lightning, Shut-Out 2-0

Paul — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:38:11 +0000

Categories: Features, Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Whitney, Shutout, Tampa Bay Lightning

As a Pittsburgh Penguins’ fan, you are undoubtedly beside yourself with frustration after watching your hockey team lose to the last place Tampa Bay Lightning (8-16-9). If that weren’t depressing enough, they were outshot 29-15 and shut-out 2-0 by a team that normally gives up 33.5 shots and 2.88 goals per game. Granted the Penguins...

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Penguins Beat Lightning 3-2 in Penalty Filled Matchup

Paul — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:54:07 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Dany Sabourin, John Curry, Kris Letang, Max Talbot, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pre-Season, Ruslan Fedotenko, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tyler Kennedy, William Thomas

Despite being outshot 39-24, the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender duo of Dany Sabourin and John Curry stopped all but 2-shots to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Monday night. In what could have been billed as a battle of mostly third-line players, there were 5-fighting majors, a boarding major, 3-game misconducts for a total of...

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Penguins Lose Pre-Season Opener in Shootout

Paul — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:42:01 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Ben Lovejoy, Eric Godard, Evgeni Malkin, Injury, Janne Pesonen, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Miroslav Satan, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pre-Season, Ryan Stone, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning

The Pittsburgh Penguins battled back from a 3-1 defecit, but ultimately lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a shootout when #1 draft pick Steven Stamkos scored the deciding goal on Saturday night. The Lightning, under new head coach and former ESPN color analyst Barry Melrose, sat many of its veterans for the pre-season opener, including Vinny...

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Penguins Beat Lightning 4-2

Paul — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:55:59 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Jarkko Ruutu, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins Win, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning

The Pittsbirgh Penguins scored 2-quick goals in the opening minute of the 3rd-period to beat the down-and-out Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night. Evgeni Malkin picked up 2-points (1G, 1A) to record his 99th point of the season, and fell just short of his 100th on an empty net goal by Marian Hossa that...

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Crosby & Fleury Help Penguins Take Over Eastern Conference

Paul — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:48:29 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Injury, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Max Talbot, Penguins Win, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored a late 3rd period goal to break a 0-0 tie and then grabbed an empty netter to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Tuesday night. It was a triumphant return to the ice for Captain Sidney Crosby who assisted on the game-winner after missing 21-games to a high ankle sprain. Marc-Andre...

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