Rickard Rakell

NHL Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks with Line Combinations 1/23/2025

Evgeni Malkin skating for the Boston Bruins

NHL Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins with Line Combinations 1/12/2025

Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-3, 47 pts) at Pittsburgh Penguins (18-18-8, 44 pts) Venue: PPG Paints ArenaDate: Sunday, January 12Time: 5:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+ / FDSS / SN PTRadio:Tampa Bay Lightning – The Bone 102.5. FMPittsburgh Penguins – 105.9 The X DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 ML -145Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 ML +125O/U 6.5 […]

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 […]

Juuse Saros in net for the Nashville Predators

NHL Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators with Line Combinations 12/19/2024

Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5, 33 pts) at Nashville Predators (9-17-6, 24 pts)Venue: Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TNDate: Thursday, December 19Time: 7:00 pm CT TV: ESPN+ / SN-PIT / FDSNSORadio:Pittsburgh Penguins – 105.9 The XNashville Predators – 102.5 ESPN DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 ML -218Nashville Predators -1.5 ML +180O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Pittsburgh 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 Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers with Line Combinations 12/6/2024

Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4, 26 Pts) at New York Rangers (13-10-1, 27 Pts)Venue: Madison Square GardenDate: Today – Friday, December 6Time: 7:30 pm EST TV: ESPN+, HuluRadio:Pittsburgh – 105.9 The XNew York – ESPN 880 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Pittsburgh +1.5 ML +160New York -1.5 ML -192O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Pittsburgh Penguins News & […]

NHL Game Recap: Jarry, Tomasino, And The Penguins Defeat The Bruins 2-1

Tristan Jarry and the Penguins held on strong against the Bruins on Friday, November 29th, at TD Garden, defeating them 2-1. The Penguins won back-to-back games for the third time this season, their first win in this two-game win streak was against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. It was an unfortunate loss for the Bruins […]

Opinion: There Will Be No Penguins Playoffs This Year; That’s on Purpose

As of writing, the Pittsburgh Penguins are the third-worst team in the NHL in terms of points percentage. They have the worst goal differential in the league. Pittsburgh is dead-last in the Metro having played the most games (tied with New Jersey). The team has visibly stopped responding to their coach, has failed at executing […]

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 […]