Mark Friedman

Penguins Roster Set for Game 1

The Pittsburgh Penguins play regular season hockey tonight.  After a long offseason that saw many changes throughout the lineup, the final roster is set. Last night, the team revealed their final roster, with 10 of the 22 players on the team set to start their first season in the Steel City.  With the acquisition of […]

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Predicting the NHL Teams With the Fewest Fights in 2023-24

Fighting is far from dead in the NHL, but some teams do it substantially more than others. A few days ago, I predicted which teams I believe are going to have the most fights this season. If you haven’t checked that article out yet, you can do so right here. Related Article: Predicting the NHL […]

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Penguins: PTO Signing Mark Pysyk Out “Longer-Term”

One of the Penguins’ top PTO players likely won’t be making the team due to injury.  Defenseman Mark Pysyk, whom the Pens signed to a PTO, was looking to continue his journeyman NHL career. He was looking solid and looked like a player who was going to make it onto the team. However, he was […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Game Preview: Islanders vs Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena tonight at 7 PM. The Pens are currently 27-19-9, while the Islanders are 28-24-7. The game will be viewed on AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, MSG Sports Network, ESPN+, and Sportsnet Now. Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely after suffering […]

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Game Preview: Devils vs Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the New Jersey Devils today at 5:30. The Devils are currently 35-14-5, while the Penguins are currently 27-18-9. The game will be available to be viewed on AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, MSG, ESPN+, and Sportsnet NOW.  Devils forward Jack Hughes is set to return from an upper-body injury […]

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Game Preview: Penguins vs. Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Florida Panthers tonight at PPG Paints Arena at 7 PM eastern. The Panthers are currently 23-21-5 this season, and the Penguins are currently 23-15-8. The game will be viewable on Sportsnet, TVA Sports, AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Bally Sports Florida, and ESPN+.  The Panthers didn’t have a morning today […]

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Penguins Fall To Senators 5-4 In Overtime

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in overtime last night at Canadian Tire Centre.  Forwards Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson each had a goal and assist, and forward Brady Tkachuk and defenseman Thomas Chabot each had three assists for the Sens. Goalie Cam Talbot made 15 saves to help the team improve […]

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Jets Defeat Penguins 4-1 For Seventh Win In Last Eight Games

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 last night at PPG Paints Arena.  Forward Mark Scheifele had two goals, which was his 156th career multi-point game, which passed Ilya Kovalchuk for second-most in franchise history. Forward Blake Wheeler had a goal and an assist. Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal, which extended his point streak […]

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