Rickard Rakell

Game Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-30-10) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (25-46-6) tonight in the biggest game of the Penguins’ season so far. The Penguins have won their past two games and are looking to make the playoffs, while the Blackhawks have struggled poorly this season and have the worst record in the Western Conference. They are […]

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 […]

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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. […]

Sully Gets 400th Career Win In Penguins 5-1 Win Over Rival Flyers

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Penguins Blow 4-2 Lead, Fall To Isles 5-4

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the New York Islanders 5-4 last night at UBS Arena. Forward Anders Lee and forward Brock Nelson each had two goals and an assist, and goalie Ilya Sorokin made 40 saves for the Islanders, who improved to 28-23-7. The Islanders won their first game since February 7th. They were 0-1-2 […]

DeSmith Solid In Penguins 3-1 Win Over Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-1 last night at SAP Arena. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 38 saves, forward Sidney Crosby had three assists, forward Rickard Rakell had a goal and two assists, and forward Jake Guentzel had two goals for the Penguins. The Pens improved to 27-17-9 on the season. Forward Timo […]