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The First Baker’s Dozen

Chaiwoman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:21:41 +0000

Tags: AHL, Boston Bruins, Brent Johnson, Brooks Orpik, Deryk Engelland, Detroit Red Wings, Eastern Conference, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Joe Morrow, Joe Vitale, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mario Lemieux, Mat Niskanen, Matt Cooke, Max Talbot, Montreal Canadiens, National Hockey League, New York Islanders, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Richard Park, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Steve Sullivan, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Wilkes-Barre

The first thirteen games reveal the Pittsburgh Penguins sitting on top of the Eastern Conference and the League (8-3-2, 18 points) after a grueling opening schedule without Sidney Crosby and a still somewhat fragile Evgeni Malkin, but there is no panic in this team. They’ve been down this road many times before, and if anything can...

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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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Opening Salvos

Chaiwoman — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:03:37 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Highlights, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: Bill Guerin, Brooks Orpik, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Donald Brashear, Eric Godard, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Jay McKee, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mario Lemieux, Matt Cooke, Mike Rupp, Milan Michalek, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pascal Depuis, Pascal Leclaire, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Whitney, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Tom Barrasso, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Kennedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2009-10 season with their first back-to-back set of games, and their double-dose of New York opponents were chomping at the bit to get at the Kings of the Hill. A home-opener of cosmic proportions ensued with the raising of the Stanley Cup banner for the last time in the Igloo. It...

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Penguins Roll Through Toronto 5-2

Paul — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:24:33 +0000

Categories: Features, Highlights

Tags: Bill Guerin, Chris Kunitz, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jay McKee, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ruslan Fedotenko, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Kennedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins added another impressive win on Saturday night as they rolled through Toronto and beat the Maple Leafs 5-2 to remain unbeaten on the road so far this season. Without even a hint that they were playing their 3rd game in 4 nights, the Penguins came out flying and quickly established complete dominance...

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Penguins Uninspired in 7-3 Loss to Leafs

Paul — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:43:52 +0000

Categories: Features, Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Brooks Orpik, Dany Sabourin, Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Highlights, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke, Miroslav Satan, Petr Sykora, Photos, Ruslan Fedotenko, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Video

The Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves in very unfamiliar territory on Saturday night as the Mellon Arena’s “standing-room only” crowd showered them with boos during a sloppy, undisciplined, and uninspired 7-3 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. With the Penguins being outshot 33-13 through the first 2-periods, Marc-Andre Fleury was given little help from his teammates...

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Crosby & Malkin Hit Milestones as Penguins Rake Leafs

Paul — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:44:12 +0000

Categories: Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Highlights, Marc-Andre Fleury, Miroslav Satan, Pascal Dupuis, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Video

The Pittsburgh Penguins took advantage of some retooled lines and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night. The dynamic duo of Sidney Cosby and Evgeni Malkin were reunited on the top line along with Pascal Dupuis, enabling Sidney Crosby to shake off a bit of an early season funk. Crosby had a 4-point...

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Penguins Hold Off the Leafs Late Comeback

Paul — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:48:29 +0000

Categories: Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Dany Sabourin, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Miroslav Satan, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pre-Season, Ruslan Fedotenko, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins held off a third period comeback to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in their 3rd pre-season game on Wednesday night at Mellon Arena. The Penguins played without the services of Sidney Crosby who sat out as a precaution with a sore groin. Marc-Andre Fleury also took the night off as Dany Sabourin...

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Malkin’s 1st Hat Trick Powers Pens Past Leafs 6-2

Paul — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:36:33 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Erik Christensen, Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Hat Trick, Petr Sykora, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ty Conklin, Tyler Kennedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins lit the lamp 6-times, with 3 goals coming in just 48-seconds of the 3rd, to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night. Evgeni Malkin picked up his 1st career hat trick and Ty Conklin won his 6th straight game with the Penguins to advance his record to 6-0 on the season. ...

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Penguins Drop to Leafs, 4-2

Paul — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:27:40 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Dany Sabourin, Erik Christensen, Game Recap, Penguins Lose, Ryan Malone, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins winning streak ended at 3-games on Saturday night as they lost to Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 4-2. Despite a 3rd period surge, the Penguins were unable to break the stifling defense played by the Leafs. Vesa Toskala, in net for the Leafs, frustrated the Penguins offense by making 30 saves on...

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Penguins Crumble in the Third, Lose to Leafs

Paul — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:06:08 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Penguins Lose, Sidney Crosby, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins winning streak ended at 3 games tonight as they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Mellon Arena by a score of 5-2. The game was tied at the end of two and could have gon eeither way, but the Penguins came into the third period and made several costly mistakes that quickly...

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