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Ludvig, Rakell help Penguins pull away from Sharks, 6-3

Mar. 14, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Ludvig and Rickard Rakell scored two minutes apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the San Jose Sharks for a 6-3 win on Thursday night. Ludvig scored his second goal of the season on a shot from the left point at 2:38 of the...

The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to put off a youth movement as long as they could. Now it's here

Mar. 08, 2024 16:20 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby has seen a lot during his nearly two decades in the NHL. Championships. Scoring titles. MVPs. Not since his rookie season 18 years ago, however, has the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain seen this: his team likely relegated to spoiler as it plays...

Carter and Smith score late as Penguins pull away from Blue Jackets 5-3 to end 3-game skid

Mar. 05, 2024 22:31 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Change, perhaps significant change, is coming to the Pittsburgh Penguins. One thing, however, has remained a constant for Pittsburgh during an underachieving season: mastery over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jeff Carter and Reilly Smith scored just...

Hyman scores 2 to lead Oilers to 6-1 win over Penguins

Mar. 04, 2024 01:11 AM EST

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman scored two goals and Leon Draisaitl had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 on Sunday. Ryan McLeod and Connor McDavid each had a goal and an assist, and Corey Perry and Cody Ceci also scored for the Oilers, who...

Penguins give fading postseason hopes a needed boost in 4-1 win over reeling Canadiens

Feb. 22, 2024 22:21 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — An early mistake by Kris Letang put the Pittsburgh Penguins in the kind of hole they've struggled to dig out from at times during a wildly uneven season. Minutes later, the veteran defenseman atoned with a goal of his own. His team followed suit by playing the...

Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up

Feb. 21, 2024 17:15 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Dubas wants to give Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins every opportunity to prove they're worth investing in this season. Time is running out. While Dubas isn't ready to commit to using his first trade deadline as...

Jagr practices with Pens ahead of jersey retirement ceremony

Feb. 17, 2024 17:33 PM EST

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Jaromir Jagr wore a Pittsburgh Penguins’ jersey for the first time in 22 years. Jagr, dressed in full gear, practiced with the Penguins at their suburban Pittsburgh practice facility on Saturday morning. Jagr made his iconic name in the NHL and won...

Marcus Pettersson's overtime goal lifts Penguins over Canadiens 3-2

Jan. 27, 2024 23:06 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Pettersson scored in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night. Pettersson took a pass from Rickard Rakell and beat Jake Allen at 2:43 of overtime after Pittsburgh forced the extra period with a goal...

Barkov and Reinhart score in the shootout to lift Panthers past Penguins 3-2

Jan. 26, 2024 23:13 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the winner in the shootout to help the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Jake Guentzel followed Florida's Aleksander Barkov with a goal in the shootout for Pittsburgh, but Reinhart won it when he slipped a hard...

Crouse scores bizarre goal, Coyotes end 11-game losing streak to Penguins with 5-2 win

Jan. 23, 2024 00:30 AM EST

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The official's arm went up to signal a penalty, so the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled goalie Tristan Jarry for an extra attacker. While circling back to set up a rush, Evgeni Malkin mishandled a pass from Kris Letang and the puck trickled across the goal line. ...