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Pittsburgh Penguins

One of the leading NHL teams in the league, can the dynamic, young-blood duo, Crosby and Malkin, bring this 4 decade old team to the very topmost heights?

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  • February 2008

    • Ottawa Tumbles in Murray's Return

      Associated Press  |  Feb 28, 08 10:41 PM CST

      Ottawa Tumbles in Murray's Return

      (Newser) - Bryan Murray returned to coach for the Senators for the first time since the 2007 finals, but the early results weren't encouraging, as the Flyers won 3-1. Jason Spezza scored the lone goal for Ottawa, then was promptly ejected for fighting with Philly goalie Martin Biron. Mike Knuble and Scottie Upshall scored the decisive goals in the third. Also in hockey: More »

    • Conklin Has 50 Saves as Pens Beat Isles

      Associated Press  |  Feb 26, 08 11:01 PM CST

      Conklin Has 50 Saves as Pens Beat Isles

      (Newser) - Ty Conklin had a career-best 50 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Jeff Taffe had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who were short several men because of blockbuster trade. Pittsburgh made the biggest move at the deadline by acquiring star forward Marian Hossa from Atlanta, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »

    • Devils Remain Red Hot, Edge Capitals

      Associated Press  |  Feb 24, 08 8:03 PM CST

      Devils Remain Red Hot, Edge Capitals

      (Newser) - New Jersey took over the lead in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 win against Washington thanks to John Madden's overtime goal, reports the AP. The Devils were led by Martin Brodeur's 37 saves and have won seven of their last eight games. NHL goals leader Alex Ovechkin, stuck on 48, did not light the lamp for the fifth straight contest. More »

    • Alfredsson Keeps Sens On Top

      Associated Press  |  Feb 23, 08 6:54 PM CST

      Alfredsson Keeps Sens On Top

      (Newser) - Daniel Alfredsson made sure the Ottawa Senators stayed atop the Eastern Conference by scoring with 3.2 seconds left in overtime in a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins today, reports the Associated Press. The Senators, who have led the conference since winning 13 of their first 14 games, were in danger of falling behind New Jersey and Pittsburgh. More »

    • Penguins Block 2nd Epic Night for Habs 5-4

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Feb 22, 08 3:43 AM CST

      Penguins Block 2nd Epic Night for Habs 5-4

      (Newser) - For the second time in three days, Montreal turned a big deficit into a lead, but this time Pittsburgh was ready to retaliate, pulling off a 5-4 victory after leading 3-2 and trailing 4-3. Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and Sergei Gonchar's game-winner was also his 600th career point, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. On other NHL ice: More »

    • Penguins Erase Deficit, Beat Panthers

      Associated Press  |  Feb 19, 08 11:11 PM CST

      Penguins Erase Deficit, Beat Panthers

      (Newser) - Ryan Malone scored the game-winning goal with 27 seconds remaining to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers. Malone had tied up the game less than three minutes earlier. Pittsburgh trailed 2-0 entering the third period but Colby Armstrong’s goal cut it to 2-1, then Malone took care of the rest, according to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »

    • Malkin, Conklin Lead Penguins Over Sabres

      Associated Press  |  Feb 18, 08 12:25 AM CST

      Malkin, Conklin Lead Penguins Over Sabres

      (Newser) - Evgeni Malkin extended his point streak to eight games today as Pittsburgh beat the Sabres 4-1. The Penguins center contributed a goal and an assist in the win, as the team moved into a tie with New Jersey for first place in the Atlantic Division. Goalie Ty Conklin was also instrumental, stopping the Sabres first 25 shots, reports the Associated Press. More »

    • Canes Prevail on Odd Night for Penguins

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Feb 15, 08 4:07 AM CST

      Canes Prevail on Odd Night for Penguins

      (Newser) - Dany Sabourin's 42 saves weren't enough to keep Carolina from going up 4-2 and sending Pittsburgh to its second straight loss—an ignominious double defeat the Penguins haven't experienced since December. "It's no time to panic," said Brooks Orpik, whose goal for Pittsburgh was his first in 181 games, reports the Post-Gazette . Elsewhere on official ice: More »

    • Canadiens Spoil Zednik Night for Panthers

      Associated Press  |  Feb 14, 08 3:53 AM CST

      Canadiens Spoil Zednik Night for Panthers

      (Newser) - The Montreal Canadiens ruined a great night for the Florida Panthers last night in a 2-1 overtime win, reports the Associated Press. Throughout the night the Panthers and their fans honored Richard Zednik, the recovering forward whose neck was slashed by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate Sunday. Alexei Kovalev scored the winner for Montreal. In other NHL action:  More »

    • Surging Caps Top Rangers in Overtime

      Associated Press  |  Feb 10, 08 7:29 PM CST

      Surging Caps Top Rangers in Overtime

      (Newser) - The Capitals got a goal and two assists from NHL scoring leader Alex Ovechkin to defeat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime. Washington, which moved into first in the Southeast Division, ended a power-play drought, scoring twice with the man advantage, including the game-winner by defenseman Mike Green. Winning goalie Olaf Kolzig played in his 700th NHL game. Elsewhere: More »

    • NY's Valiquette Blanks Flyers Again

      Associated Press  |  Feb 9, 08 7:06 PM CST

      NY's Valiquette Blanks Flyers Again

      (Newser) - Backup goalie Steve Valiquette helped the New York Rangers continue their dominance in Philadelphia yesterday, reports the Associated Press. Valiquette had 31 saves and the Rangers beat the Flyers for the 11th time in 12 games in Philly with a 2-0 victory. Valiquette's only other career shutout came Jan. 31 in Philly. In other NHL action: More »

    • Penguins Keep Rolling Even Without Crosby

      Associated Press  |  Feb 8, 08 1:23 AM CST

      Penguins Keep Rolling Even Without Crosby

      (Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins are not playing like a team that has been missing the best player in the NHL for the past eight games. With Sidney Crosby still nursing a high ankle sprain, Ryan Whitney scored two goals to lead the Penguins past the New York Islanders 4-3 last night, reports the Associated Press. The win moved Pittsburgh into a tie for first with Philadelphia in the Atlantic Division. More »

    • Parise, Devils Top Pens in OT

      Associated Press  |  Feb 4, 08 10:24 PM CST

      Parise, Devils Top Pens in OT

      (Newser) - The Devils trailed the Penguins 3-1 entering the third period but two quick goals by Jamie Langenbrunner and David Clarks tied up the score, and Zach Parise netted the game winner just 37 seconds into the extra period to give New Jersey a 4-3 win. New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia are now tied for first in the Atlantic Division, reports the Associated Press. More »

  • January 2008

    • Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

      Associated Press  |  Jan 30, 08 9:58 PM CST

      Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

      (Newser) - Niklas Lidstrom scored Detroit’s second goal of the third period to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Phoenix Coyotes. Lidstrom also tallied two assists as Detroit ran its winning streak to five games. Chris Osgood stoned Shane Doan on a breakaway attempt with only 30 seconds remaining to preserve the victory, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »

    • Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2

      Associated Press  |  Jan 29, 08 11:04 PM CST

      Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2

      (Newser) - Erik Christensen’s goal and assist helped the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Pittsburgh is missing Sidney Crosby, who is nursing a sprained ankle, Colby Armstrong (flu) and Tyler Kennedy (mononucleosis). Ryan Conklin had a pair of goals and Ty Conklin had 23 saves. Conklin’s record is now 11-2-2 since joining the team, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL: More »

    • All-Star Game Has Unlikely Hero

      Associated Press  |  Jan 27, 08 11:26 PM CST

      All-Star Game Has Unlikely Hero

      (Newser) - No Crosby, no problem; the East won hockey's 2008 All-Star Game in an 8-7 thriller, with Boston's pass-first forward Marc Savard scoring the game-winner with twenty seconds left on the clock. The East had blown a 5-1 lead, trailing 7-6 midway through the third period; Eric Staal of Carolina had the equalizer. More »

    • Devils Choke Big Against Canadiens 4-3

      Associated Press  |  Jan 24, 08 11:00 PM CST

      Devils Choke Big Against Canadiens 4-3

      (Newser) - The Devils coughed up a third-period two-goal lead in their last game before the All-Star break, losing 4-3 to the Canadiens. Montreal's Chris Higgins flipped the game-winner out of a scrum in front of the net; Brian Smolinski also had two goals. Cristobal Huet turned away just 10 shots in the win. Also in hockey: More »

    • Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One

      Associated Press  |  Jan 22, 08 12:29 AM CST

      Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One

      (Newser) - Washington continued to play improved hockey, passing the .500 mark, as it took advantage of the absence of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in posting a 6-5 win in a shootout. Russian stars Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin went 1-2 in the 2004 NHL draft and it showed tonight as each had two goals and an assist, writes the AP. More »

    • No Crosby, No Problem for Penguins

      Associated Press  |  Jan 20, 08 1:02 AM CST

      No Crosby, No Problem for Penguins

      (Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins showed they can win without superstar Sidney Crosby last night, as Dany Sabourin had 31 saves to shut out the Montreal Canadiens 2-0, reports the Associated Press. Crosby is out indefinitely with a sprained and swollen right ankle. In his absence, Jeff Tatte scored in the first period to get the Penguins going. In other NHL action: More »

    • Red Hot Pens Top Rangers 4-1

      Associated Press  |  Jan 14, 08 9:51 PM CST

      Red Hot Pens Top Rangers 4-1

      (Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their rampage through the NHL with a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers; the victory makes the Pens 9-0-1 in their last 10 games, the Associated Press reports. Pittsburgh was led by 21-year-old Evgeni Malkin, who had a hat trick less than two weeks after recording his first three-goal game on Jan. 3. More »

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This 2005-06 season handout provided by the NHL shows Pittsburgh Penguins coach Michel Therrien. The Pittsburgh Penguins, on Monday July 16, 2007, gave coach Michel Therrien a one-year contract extension...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Ryan Whitney (19) and Ryan Malone sign autographs following an event to unveil the new Reebok uniforms for the 2007-08 National Hockey League season in the Galleria at Pittsburgh...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Maxime Talbot signs autographs following an event to unveil the new Reebok uniforms for the 2007-08 National Hockey League season in the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills shopping mall...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Michel Therrien passes behind goalie Marc-Andre Fleury during the first day of on-ice hockey practice for the Penguins in Canonsburg, Pa., Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, works against defenseman Alex Goligoski during a drill in the first day of hockey workouts for the Penguins in Canonsburg, Pa., Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins first round pick in the 2007 NHL draft, Angelo Esposito, left, works against defenseman Mike Weaver during a scrimmage held during the first day of on ice hockey practice for the Penguins...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, bottom, stretches as assistant coach Mike Yeo talks with him during the first team hockey practice on ice for the Penguins in Canonsburg, Pa., Friday, Sept. 14, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby takes a drink after stretching during the first hockey practice, on ice, in Canonsburg, Pa., Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman waits to speak during a news conference in Ralph Wilson Stadium announcing the New Year's day hockey game in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Monday, Sept. 17, 2007. The Sabres will...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Adam Hall (18) is checked into Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak, right, of Slovakia, by Canadiens defenseman Ryan O'Byrne during first period preseason hockey in Montreal...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jonathan Filewich (34) tries to get past the defense of Detroit Red Wings' Mark Cullen (29) and goalie Chris Osgood during the first period of their NHL preseason hockey game Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Adam Hall (18) tries to find the loose puck while being defended by Detroit Red Wings' Chris Chelios, center, and goalie Chris Osgood (30) during the first period of their NHL preseason...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Adam Hall, right, shoves Detroit Red Wings' Ryan Oulahen to the ice during the first period of pre-season NHL hockey Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) brings the puck up ice past Detroit Red Wings' Andreas Lilja (3) in the first period of pre-season NHL hockey Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Adam Hall (18) is shoved from in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek, of the Czech Republic, by Red Wings defenseman Derek Meech (14) during the first period of a preseason...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' No. 1 draft pick Angelo Esposito, right, skates through the goal crease in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek, of the Czech Republic, in the first period of NHL hockey...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) brings the puck up ice past Detroit Red Wings' Andreas Lilja (3) in the first period of pre-season NHL hockey Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Adam Hall, right, shoves Detroit Red Wings' Ryan Oulahen to the ice during the first period of pre-season NHL hockey Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
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