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Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Nov. 08, 2024 22:21 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. While all eyes were on Crosby and Ovechkin, Malkin...

Beauvillier, Blomqvist help Penguins rebound from opening loss with 6-3 victory over Red Wings

Oct. 10, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, each with two assists, figured in four of the six goals as the Penguins...

The Penguins hope they've given stars Crosby and Malkin the help they need to return to the playoffs

Sep. 30, 2024 13:30 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Penguins Last season: 38-32-12, missed playoffs for a second straight year. COACH: Mike Sullivan (375-219-77 over 12 seasons with 2 teams, 2 Stanley Cup titles). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. the New York Rangers. DEPARTURES: F Jeff...

Sidney Crosby is in it for the long haul in Pittsburgh as the Penguins try to rebuild on the fly

Sep. 18, 2024 15:12 PM EDT

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The standings made it look like the Pittsburgh Penguins were close to making the playoffs last spring. How things look is one thing. How things feel is another. The distinction is not lost on Sidney Crosby. “Close doesn’t get you...

Sidney Crosby says he's 'pretty optimistic' about getting an extension done with the Penguins

Sep. 09, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby doesn’t know when the deal will be signed. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is also confident an agreement isn’t far away. Speaking at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour’s North American leg Monday, Crosby said he expects to ink a...