Michael Bunting

Penguins Handed Third Straight Loss, Seattle Kraken Win 4-2

The Penguins suffered their third straight loss on Tuesday, January 14th, falling 4-2 to the Seattle Kraken at PPG Paints Arena. Despite a strong effort throughout the game, the Penguins were unable to overcome the Kraken’s potent offense and ultimately fell short in their bid to break the losing streak. The Kraken scored three straight […]

Sidney Crosby skating for the Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins with Line Combinations 1/7/2025

Columbus Blue Jackets (17-17-6, 40 pts) at Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-7, 41 pts) Venue: PPG Paints ArenaDate: Tuesday, January 7Time: 7:00 pm ET TV: ESPN+ / FDSO / FDSW Radio: Columbus Blue Jackets – WBNS The Fan 97.1 FMPittsburgh Penguins – 105.9 The X DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 ML +130Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5 ML -150O/U 6.5 Purchase […]

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Pittsburgh Penguins Game 01/03/2025

Florida wanted to rebound after the loss to Carolina on Thursday. Despite it being a loss that the refs had a large hand in, it was still a loss. The Panthers came out better to start this match with the Penguins, but with the same officiating crew as the previous day, the calls went as […]

NHL Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings with Line Combinations 12/31/2024

Pittsburgh Penguins Outclass Philadelphia Flyers In 7-3 Victory

After being shutout 3-0 against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Penguins exploded for seven goals against the Philadelphia Flyers, cruising to a dominant 7-3 victory behind a four-point performance from Sidney Crosby and Michael Bunting’s dynamic two-goal performance. The Penguins dominated the game from start to finish, while the Flyers struggled to contain […]

Pittsburgh Penguins Get Shutout By New Jersey Devils 3-0

After winning two straight games and looking to extend the streak to three, Jacob Markstrom and the Devils shut out the Penguins on Saturday, December 21st, at Prudential Center. The Devils had a three-game winning streak before taking a 4-2 loss in Columbus on Thursday, so it was an incredible comeback for New Jersey. The Penguins […]

Pittsburgh Penguins celebrating a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Game Recap: Bunting Scores Go-Ahead Goal, Powers Penguins Past Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins skated to victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, December 7th, defeating them 5-2 after they had lost 4-2 to the New York Rangers on Friday. Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell both recorded a goal and an assist, boosting the Penguins to defeat the Maple Leafs. The […]

NHL Game Recap: Bunting Scores Lone Goal, Connor Helps Jets Defeat Penguins 4-1

The Penguins took their second straight loss after a 4-3 shootout win against the San Jose Sharks on November 16th when they played against the Jets at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, November 22nd, taking a 4-1 loss. Michael Bunting scored the lone goal for Pittsburgh, scoring his fourth of the season. Nino Niederreiter, Vladislav […]

Mathieu Olivier celebrating a goal with the Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets Weekly Wrap Up: Johnson Nears Return, Losing Streak Snapped

The Columbus Blue Jackets played four games last week, starting with the second back-to-back game on Sunday, November 10th. They lost that game to the Anaheim Ducks and had their sixth consecutive loss on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. On Friday, they broke their losing streak in a big win at home against the Pittsburgh […]

NHL Game Recap: Crosby Scores 599th Goal, Penguins Secure A 4-3 Shootout Victory

Sidney Crosby scored his 599th NHL career goal against the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, November 16th. The Penguins secured a 4-3 shootout victory, recovering from blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the Sharks. Both Bryan Rust and Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Penguins. Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal […]