Author: Nik Shermeto
PT ‘23 | 🇺🇸/🇨🇦 | Penguins writer for Inside The Rink | Thoughts are my own.
Malkin’s Impact Helps (And Nearly Ruins) Penguins Win Against Philly
- Nik Shermeto
- April 3, 2023
Forward Evgeni Malkin had an impact on the Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday. He had two assists, including a great pass, which gave him 80 points on the season. Malkin also had four minor penalties in the game. His fourth one was an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, which became a 10-minute misconduct, which […]
Read MoreSully Gets 400th Career Win In Penguins 5-1 Win Over Rival Flyers
- Nik Shermeto
- March 12, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers today 5-1 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. It was the Flyers’ first game with Daniel Briere as interim GM after firing Chuck Fletcher. Goalie Carter Hart made 27 saves, and forward Kieffer Bellows got the lone goal for the Flyers, who dropped to 24-31-11 and have lost […]
Read MorePens Re-Acquire Bonino In Three-Team Trade
- Nik Shermeto
- March 3, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired F Nick Bonino from the San Jose Sharks in a three-team trade. The San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Avrid Henriksson, a 2024 5th Round Pick, and a 2023 7th Round Pick. The Montreal Canadiens acquire defenseman Tony Sund and a 2024 5th Round Pick from San Jose. Bonino currently has […]
Read MorePenguins Get Big 7-3 Win Over Lightning
- Nik Shermeto
- February 27, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 yesterday at PPG Paints Arena. Forwards Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and defenseman Brian Dumoulin each had a goal and assist. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 26 saves for the Penguins, who improved to 29-21-9 and have now won two straight after losing their past four. Forward Nikita […]
Read MoreGame Preview: Lightning vs. Penguins
- Nik Shermeto
- February 26, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning today at PPG Paints Arena at 6 PM. The Lightning are currently 37-17-4, while the Penguins are 28-21-9. The game will be able to be viewed on NHL Network, AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, and Bally Sports Sun. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak will serve his second game […]
Read MorePenguins Break Losing Streak, Defeat Blues 3-2 In Overtime
- Nik Shermeto
- February 26, 2023
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime at Enterprise Center yesterday. Forwards Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin scored, and defenseman Marcus Pettersson had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who improved to 28-21-9 on the season and broke their four-game losing streak. Goalie Tristan Jarry also made 25 saves […]
Read MoreOilers Destroy Penguins 7-2, Give Pens Fourth Straight Loss
- Nik Shermeto
- February 24, 2023
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 last night at PPG Paints Arena. Forward Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists for the Oilers. It was the ninth time this season he had four or more points in a game this season. He scored his 46th goal of the season in his 59th […]
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