Evgeni Malkin

Eastern Conference Wild Card Race

A hectic last two weeks is definitely in our future for the Eastern Conference Wild Card Race. The race is down to four teams currently. Panthers(87 pts – 78GP) Islanders(87 pts – 78GP) Penguins(86 pts – 78GP) Sabres(81 pts – 76GP) Pointing out the obvious, the Islanders held the games played lead, which is foreboding […]

Malkin’s Impact Helps (And Nearly Ruins) Penguins Win Against Philly

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 […]

Penguins Forward Ryan Poehling Skating Into Offensive-Zone With Puck

Penguins Ryan Poehling Making Progress; Nearing Return

Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan provided a positive update today in regard to forward Ryan Poehling. The 24-year-old, who came over in a trade with Montreal this summer, hasn’t played since February 11th in the Penguins’ 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Ryan Poehling will not play in tonight’s game against Montreal, but […]

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The Penguins Are Back on Track

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a tough team to figure out this season. They have gone through stretches where they have played terrific hockey. They have gone through other stretches where they have been awful. There has not been a middle ground for this hockey club this season. The only thing that has been consistent […]

Letang Buries OT Winner In Pens Big Win Against Rangers

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers today 3-2 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Forward Jason Zucker scored in his fourth straight game, and forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each got two assists for the Pens, who improved to 34-22-10 on the season, and 7-1-1 in their last nine games. […]

Penguins Defenseman Marcus Pettersson Waiting for Puck to be Dropped

Why the Penguins Defense Contributing Offensively is Crucial Long-Term

After a brutal stretch that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, and twice to the New York Islanders. The black and gold have bounced right back, winning their last four. It’s been a very inconsistent season for the Penguins, who have had good and bad stretches. However, what makes […]

Penguins Place Brock McGinn and Mark Friedman on Waivers Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Brock McGinn and defenseman Mark Friedman on waivers. After a productive weekend for the black and gold, General Manager Ron Hextall continues to make moves. After placing forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers last week, the Penguins management is looking for the same luck, this time waiving Brock McGinn. Brock […]

Penguins Get Big 7-3 Win Over Lightning

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 […]

Nikita Kucherov Reaches 700 Career Points

There was one bright spot in a game the Tampa Bay Lightning would like to forget. Star winger Nikita Kucherov reached 700 points in a 7-3 beatdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted in the second round (58th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, the Russian native has quickly blossomed into one of the top players […]

Game Preview: Lightning vs. Penguins

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 […]