Zucker’s late goal leads Penguins over Predators 3-1
March 1, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jason Zucker scored with 1:39 left to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Sidney Crosby also scored, Bryan Rust added a late empty-netter and Tristan Jarry made 24 saves for Pittsburgh, which extended its winning streak to three games.
Rust’s overtime goal lifts Penguins to 3-2 win over Blues
February 26, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Rust scored the winning goal 1:16 into overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
“We showed a bit of resilience to get back in the game and win it, ” said Rust, who has nine points in his last four games.
Malkin reaches 1,200 points as Penguins beat Ducks 6-3
February 11, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins began their West Coast road trip with a milestone night.
Malkin had two assists to become the third player in franchise history to reach 1,200 career points as the Penguins set a franchise road record with 59 shots on goal in a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
Letang’s OT winner caps rally as Penguins stun Avalanche 2-1
February 8, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins talked about hitting reset following a wildly uneven first half of the season.
Perhaps no player wanted a fresh start more than Kris Letang.
The veteran defenseman's nightmarish last two months included the death of his father, a stroke due to a rare heart condition and a separate lower-body injury that forced him to miss several weeks.
Alex Ovechkin scores 32nd, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in SO
January 27, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the season, Nicklas Backstrom had the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Thursday night.
The Capitals snapped a two-game skid and handed the Penguins a fifth loss in eight games.
Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins past lowly Ducks 4-3
January 17, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — A third-period lead over one of the worst teams in the NHL suddenly gone and well aware his club is fighting through a midseason malaise, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan braced for a letdown.
Crosby, Malkin help Penguins snap Rangers’ winning streak
December 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust each scored a power-play goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday night to stop their seven-game winning streak.
It was the first meeting between the division rivals since their first-round playoff series last season.
Power-play goals by Malkin, Rust help Pens stop Rangers, 3-2
December 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan thought his team wasn’t playing with emotion throughout the first half of Tuesday night's game against the New York Rangers.
Kris Letang scores in 3rd game since stroke, Penguins win
December 16, 2022 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and the Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Thursday night.
Chytil lifts Rangers past Devils 4-3 in OT
December 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored 2:15 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat New Jersey 4-3 on Monday night, snapping the Devils’ 11-game road win streak.
Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kakko and Chris Kreider also scored, and K’Andre Miller had two assists for the Rangers, who came back from two two-goal deficits to get their fourth straight win.
Malkin’s late goal lifts Penguins past Stars 2-1
December 13, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The playoffs are still months away for Pittsburgh and Dallas. Yet they provided a glimpse of what likely awaits each of them in the spring, a time of year when space gets tight and open ice essentially vanishes.
Kapanen’s hat trick powers Penguins to 6-2 win over Blues
December 4, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The last two weeks were difficult for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen, as he watched from the press box.
The last two games have been rewarding for Kapanen and the Penguins.
Jarry shuts down Jets in Penguins’ 3-0 win
November 20, 2022 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped all 32 shots he faced for his 12th career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Saturday night.
Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Jason Zucker and Jake Guentzel also scored, and Sidney Crosby had two assists for Pittsburgh.
Draisaitl keys Oilers’ four-goal 2nd to beat Penguins 6-3
October 25, 2022 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers used a four-goal second period to rally for a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.
Evander Kane, Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and an assist, and Tyson Barrie and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Oilers.
Kirby Dach scores in OT as Canadiens beat Penguins 3-2
October 18, 2022 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Kirby Dach scored 3:09 into overtime, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist for Montreal, which trailed 2-0 after two periods.
Crosby, Guentzel lead Penguins to 6-2 win over Lightning
October 16, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins admit it was a disappointing end to last season when they blew a 3-1 series lead in the opening round of the playoffs against the New York Rangers.
Crosby leads Penguins to 6-2 win over Coyotes
October 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Jake Guentzel, Jason Zucker and Bryan Rust each had a goal and an assist, and Evgeni Malkin and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for Pittsburgh.
Penguins F Bryan Rust fine with taking a discount to stay
May 22, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust felt he deserved a raise. He just didn't necessarily want one so big it would jeopardize his chances of staying in Pittsburgh.
Sure the versatile Pittsburgh Penguins forward had a sense of what his worth would have been on the open market.
Penguins sign F Bryan Rust to 6-year deal
May 22, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust is staying in Pittsburgh.
The veteran forward, who was scheduled to become a free agent this summer, agreed to a six-year contract with the Penguins that will keep him with the club through 2028.
Rangers beat Penguins 5-3 to force deciding Game 7
May 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider’s long slap shot bounced over Louis Domingue and into the net with 1:28 left and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Friday night to push their thrilling first-round series to a deciding Game 7.
Kreider scores late, Rangers edge Pens 5-3 to force Game 7
May 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider doesn't believe in dwelling on the past. There is only the next play for the New York Rangers' star forward.
It's why Kreider threw linemate Mika Zibanejad's iPad to the ground out of frustration after Zibanejad stewed over a breakaway during the second period against Pittsburgh's Louie Domingue on Friday night that ended up with Zibanejad hitting the post.
Heinen starts Penguins’ late surge in 7-4 win over Rangers
May 8, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Danton Heinen’s first playoff goal in three years just past the midway point of the third period broke a tie to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series.
Avalanche first in NHL to 50 wins, make 5th straight playoff
April 6, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with the help of two goals from Nathan MacKinnon in a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
It’s the fifth straight playoff berth for the Avs, who also became the first NHL team to 50 wins this season and have ripped off nine wins in 11 games.
Avalanche beat Penguins for win No. 50, clinch playoff spot
April 6, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with the help of two goals from Nathan MacKinnon in a 6-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
It's the fifth straight playoff berth for the Avs, who also became the first NHL team to 50 wins this season and have ripped off nine wins in 11 games.
Kaprizov, Wild to host the Penguins
March 30, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (40-18-10, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Minnesota Wild (41-20-4, second in the Central)
St. Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Kirill Kaprizov and Minnesota hit the ice against Pittsburgh.
Malkin’s hat trick powers Penguins to 11-2 romp over Detroit
March 28, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan has spent the last five months praising his team's resilience, so the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins head coach expected a “spirited” response after watching his club get pushed around by the New York Rangers on Friday night.
Pittsburgh takes home win streak into matchup with Detroit
March 27, 2022 GMTDetroit Red Wings (26-31-8, fifth in the Atlantic) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (39-17-10, second in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -302, Red Wings +242; over/under is 6.5
Thompson sends Sabres past Penguins 4-3 in shootout
March 24, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had two goals in regulation and scored in the shootout, Alex Tuch also had a shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive win.
Thompson leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Penguins
March 24, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had two goals in regulation and scored in the shootout, Alex Tuch also had a shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive win.
Rakell debuts, Guentzel scores twice as Pens drill Columbus
March 23, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell spent a decade chasing a Stanley Cup in Anaheim. It took him less than 24 hours to jump at the chance to win one in Pittsburgh.
The veteran forward didn't record a point during his debut with the Penguins in a 5-1 win over Columbus on Tuesday night.
Rust scores in shootout to give Penguins 3-2 win over Blues
March 18, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Bryan Rust scored the deciding goal in a shootout and goalie Tristan Jarry picked up his 30th victory in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.
St. Louis and Pittsburgh face off in non-conference showdown
March 16, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (36-16-9, third in the Metropolitan) vs. St. Louis Blues (34-17-8, second in the Central)
St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh takes on St. Louis for a non-conference matchup.
Isles top Jets 5-2, Trotz becomes third coach with 900 wins
March 12, 2022 GMTJosh Bailey scored twice, Brock Nelson added a goal and an assist and Barry Trotz became the third coach in NHL history to reach 900 victories as the New York Islanders beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 Friday night.
Penguins pull away in third for 5-2 win over Golden Knights
March 12, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall began the day by saying he believes the pieces are in place for a long playoff run even if he opts not to be a major player at the trade deadline.
Duclair, Verhaeghe help Panthers beat Penguins 4-3
March 9, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Duclair scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and Carter Verhaeghe added an insurance score in the third as the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Crosby’s late goal lifts Penguins over Blue Jackets 3-2
February 28, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored with 2:14 left to rally Pittsburgh over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 Sunday night and bolster their hold on second place in the Metropolitan Division.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist, Chad Ruhwedel also scored, and Bryan Rust added two assists in Pittsburgh’s second straight win.
Canes edge Penguins 4-3 in top Metropolitan Division matchup
February 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Jesper Fast scored 9 seconds into the third period to break a tie, Sebastian Aho followed with his 22nd goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Sunday to move into first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Pittsburgh plays Philadelphia on 4-game home skid
February 14, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (15-24-8, eighth in the Metropolitan) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (30-11-8, first in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh takes on Philadelphia looking to stop its four-game home skid.
Boyle puts scalding Penguins ahead in 4-2 win over Devils
February 13, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brian Boyle scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Tristan Jarry made 28 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins kept rolling with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Casey DeSmith has 26 saves as Pens beat Senators and Murray
February 11, 2022 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Matt Murray finally got a chance to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he put on a show for some of his former teammates. Former backup Casey DeSmith was just a little better though.
Crosby scores 499th, Pens beat Bruins to snap 4-game skid
February 9, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 499th career regular-season goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Danton Heinen scored twice in a span of 28 seconds in the second period and Crosby added another score with 7:07 left in the frame, moving him within one goal of joining Washington’s Alex Ovechkin as the only active players to score 500 goals in the regular season.
Sidney Crosby scores 499th, Penguins rally past Bruins 4-2
February 9, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 499th career regular-season goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Danton Heinen scored twice in a span of 28 seconds in the second period and Crosby added another score with 7:07 left in the frame, moving him within one goal of joining Washington’s Alex Ovechkin as the only active players to score 500 goals in the regular season.
Penguins visit the Bruins after Rust’s 2-goal game
February 7, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (27-11-8, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Boston Bruins (26-14-3, fourth in the Atlantic)
Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh visits the Boston Bruins after Bryan Rust scored two goals in the Penguins' 4-3 overtime loss to the Capitals.
Detroit takes on Pittsburgh on 3-game slide
January 28, 2022 GMTDetroit Red Wings (18-19-6, fifth in the Atlantic) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (27-10-6, second in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -233, Red Wings +187; over/under is 6.5
Oilers score in OT with seconds left for 3-2 win vs. Canucks
January 26, 2022 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Connor McDavid scored with 23.4 seconds left in overtime, powering the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
The Edmonton captain tapped a pass from Darnell Nurse into the net for his 20th goal of the season.
Third-period surge helps Penguins past Coyotes, 6-3
January 26, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins fell behind on three separate occasions against the Arizona Coyotes, but each time they had a quick answer.
The biggest response came in the third period, when Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang led a four-goal barrage to give the red-hot Penguins a 6-3 win over the Coyotes on Tuesday night.
Winnipeg plays Pittsburgh on 3-game road skid
January 23, 2022 GMTWinnipeg Jets (17-14-6, sixth in the Central) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (25-10-5, third in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -186, Jets +154; over/under is 5.5
Crosby’s 15th hat trick leads Penguins over Blue Jackets 5-2
January 22, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby notched his 15th career hat trick and added an assist to lead Pittsburgh over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 Friday night for the Penguins’ fourth straight win.
Brian Dumoulin had a goal and two assists, Mike Matheson added a goal and an assist, and Bryan Rust had two assists for Pittsburgh, which has won 15 of its last 17 games.
Pittsburgh visits Vegas after overtime win
January 16, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (22-10-5, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (23-14-2, first in the Pacific)
Paradise, Nevada; Monday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host Pittsburgh after the Penguins defeated San Jose 2-1 in overtime.
Meier, Sharks to host the Penguins
January 14, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (21-10-5, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. San Jose Sharks (20-17-1, fourth in the Pacific)
San Jose, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Timo Meier leads San Jose into a matchup against Pittsburgh.
Oilers place 5 more players into NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
January 9, 2022 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers placed five more players into the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
Forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Brendan Perlini, goaltender Ilya Konovalov and defensemen Evan Bouchard and Slater Koekkoek were added to the list.
Dallas puts home win streak on the line against Pittsburgh
January 7, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (20-8-5, fourth in the Metropolitan) vs. Dallas Stars (16-12-2, sixth in the Central)
Dallas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts Pittsburgh looking to continue its three-game home winning streak.
Penguins win 10th straight, rip Flyers 6-2
January 7, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins won 10 straight games for the sixth time in franchise history, getting two goals each from Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel to beat the depleted Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Thursday night.
Ten-Guins! Pens win 10th straight, 6-2 over Flyers
January 7, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Oh sure, leave it to Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel to carry Pittsburgh's top line. Try four goals and an assist between them to keep Pittsburgh perfect over the last 10 games.
Penguins rally past Blues 5-3 for 9th straight win
January 6, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evan Rodrigues scored 12 seconds apart in the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Wednesday night for their ninth straight win.
Crosby, Rodrigues rally Penguins to 5-3 win over Blues
January 6, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have been the NHL’s hottest team for the better part of a month. They struggled early against the St. Louis Blues. Sidney Crosby then took over.
Crosby and Evan Rodrigues scored 12 seconds apart in the third period, and the Penguins rallied for a 5-3 win over the St.
Rodrigues, Rust hat tricks lead Pens over Sharks 8-5
January 3, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan Rodrigues and Bryan Rust both finished off hat tricks in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 8-5 Sunday for their eighth straight win.
Rodrigues and Rust each scored twice as the Pens built a 6-1 lead in the first period.
Rodrigues, Rust net hat tricks as Pens hold off Sharks 8-5
January 2, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed a strong six-goal start after a lengthy layoff.
A third-period lull allowed the San Jose Sharks back into the game, but Evan Rodrigues and Bryan Rust came through when Pittsburgh needed it most.
Rodrigues stays hot as streaking Penguins top Montreal 5-2
December 15, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan Rodrigues always had the tools. A sneaky good shot. Vision. Speed. The tricky part for the Pittsburgh Penguins forward has been putting it all together at the same time.
The missing ingredients turned out to be belief and a dash of swagger.
Penguins push winning streak to 4, top reeling Canucks 4-1
November 25, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent much of the first six weeks of the season grappling with injuries and a COVID-19 outbreak.
One of their few constants has been the play of goaltender Tristan Jarry, whose playoff flameout last spring seems to be an increasingly small speck in his rearview mirror.