Crosby lifts Penguins past Blue Jackets, 5-4 in OT
March 8, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s power-play goal 2:45 into overtime finished off a frantic rally as the Pittsburgh Penguins slipped by the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Penguins trailed the Blue Jackets, who began the night with the NHL’s worst record, by four early in the second period but found a way to win for the fifth time in six games.
Crosby scores in OT as Penguins rally by Blue Jackets 5-4
March 8, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins don't panic when things get sideways. Call it one of the fringe benefits of having the NHL's oldest team.
They've been through so much, not much phases them.
Bobrovsky makes 31 saves as Panthers beat Penguins 4-1
March 5, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Sam Bennett scored in his return to the lineup and the Florida Panthers stopped Pittsburgh’s four-game win streak with a 4-1 victory against the Penguins on Saturday night.
McDavid scores twice, Oilers blast reeling Crosby, Pens 7-2
February 24, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are running out of words to describe Connor McDavid. The Pittsburgh Penguins may be running out of time to salvage their season.
McDavid scored twice to push his total to a career-best 46 goals as the Oilers embarrassed Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 7-2 on Thursday night.
Parise’s late goal helps Islanders beat Penguins, snap skid
February 18, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Friday night.
Parise scores late, Nelson nets 2 as Islanders edge Penguins
February 18, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise scored the tiebreaker late in the third period and Brock Nelson added two goals as the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Friday night.
Anders Lee had two goals and an assist, Ilya Sorokin finished with 40 saves and the Islanders snapped a three-game skid that included two overtime losses.
DeSmith makes 38 saves, Penguins beat Sharks 3-1
February 15, 2023 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 38 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday night.
“I thought his confidence (was high). You could just see it from the drop of the puck," Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said.
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.
Penguins goaltender Jarry out until after the All-Star break
January 25, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry's on-again, off-again season is now off again.
Coach Mike Sullivan said Wednesday that the two-time All-Star will miss at least two games with an upper-body injury.
Letang gets OT game-winner, leads Penguins over Panthers 7-6
January 25, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Kris Letang scored his second goal of the game with 54 seconds left in overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 7-6 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.
Letang scores twice in return, Pens beat Panthers 7-6 in OT
January 25, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Amid a nightmarish season off the ice, Kris Letang has been searching for joy. A sense of normalcy.
He found a little of both Tuesday night.
The veteran Pittsburgh defenseman scored twice in his return from a lower-body injury, the second with 54 seconds left in overtime to give the Penguins a 7-6 victory over Florida.
Brady Tkachuk scores in OT as Senators beat Penguins 5-4
January 19, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Alex DeBrincat, Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa (20-21-3), which went 4 for 9 on the power play.
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.
Andersen withstands blunder as Hurricanes top Penguins 2-1
January 15, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Frederik Andersen made sure one mistake didn’t lead to any other problems for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.
Andersen stopped 34 shots and overcame a mishap in the third period as the Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1.
Penguins beat Coyotes 4-1 to end 6-game slide
January 9, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own.
Guentzel scored two goals, Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 Sunday night to end a six-game losing streak.
DeBrusk rallies Bruins past Penguins, 2-1 in Winter Classic
January 3, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic on Monday at Fenway Park.
DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic
January 2, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Boston goaltender Linus Ullmark raised his arms in jubilation when the final buzzer sounded and the party was complete for the sellout crowd at Fenway Park.
Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic on Monday at Fenway.
Walman scores in OT to lift Red Wings past Penguins, 5-4
December 29, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Walman scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame an early four-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Walman, off the rush, tipped a rebound behind goaltender Casey DeSmith for his second goal of the season.
Crosby scores twice, Letang returns as Penguins beat Sabres
December 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored two goals, defenseman Kris Letang returned 12 days after the second stroke of his career and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday night.
Letang returns from stroke, Penguins beat Sabres 3-1
December 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Kris Letang found another way to surprise Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Crosby scored two goals, Letang returned 12 days after the second stroke of his career and the Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday night.
Marner extends point streak, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 4-1
November 27, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Marner extended his point streak to 16 games with a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Saturday night.
Auston Matthews became the seventh player in team history with 200 career even-strength goals, William Nylander scored his 12th of the season and Pontus Holmberg his second for the Maple Leafs, who have points in eight straight games and 14 of their last 16 overall.
Murray shines in return to Pittsburgh as Leafs top Pens 5-2
November 16, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Murray helped the Pittsburgh Penguins raise the Stanley Cup in 2016 and again in 2017 as a young goaltender whose steadiness under pressure belied his age.
McGinn scores as Penguins beat Maple Leafs 4-2
November 12, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Brock McGinn and Jake Guentzel scored in the third period, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Friday night.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh, which earned its second straight win since its seven-game slide.
Penguins beat rival Capitals 4-1, end 7-game losing streak
November 10, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 24 saves for his first win of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins took advantage of Darcy Kuemper’s struggles in net at the other end to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night and snap their seven-game losing streak.
Penguins lose 2 D-men, beat Caps to end 7-game losing streak
November 10, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Already down two defensemen to injury, the Pittsburgh Penguins were in desperation mode when Jeff Petry skated off in pain and left them with just three healthy players at the position.
Sabres score five goals in third to rally over Penguins
November 3, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored with 9:26 left and the Buffalo Sabres had five goals in the third period to rally past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Victor Oloffson, Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka and Kyle Okposo also scored for Buffalo.
Sabres’ 5-goal outburst in 3rd period sends Pens to 6th loss
November 3, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch netted the go-ahead goal with just over nine minutes remaining and the Buffalo Sabres scored five goals in the third period to rally past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night.
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.
Penguins host the Coyotes to start season
October 6, 2022 GMTArizona Coyotes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins begin the season at home against the Arizona Coyotes.
Penguins sign goalie Casey DeSmith to a 2-year extension
July 5, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with Casey DeSmith, signing the team's No. 2 goaltender to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that carries an average annual value of $1.8 million.
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.
Domingue, Heinen star as Penguins surge past Rangers 7-4
May 8, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Louis Domingue remembers dragging a net out into the street, pulling on his rollerblades and dreaming what it would be like to be in the NHL playoffs.
The reality is surpassing the Pittsburgh Penguins' backup to the backup goaltender's greatest expectations.
Penguins goalie DeSmith out for playoffs after core surgery
May 6, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff run won't include goaltender Casey DeSmith.
Coach Mike Sullivan said DeSmith underwent core surgery on Friday morning and will miss the rest of the postseason.
Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2
May 6, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York coach Gerard Gallant was confident the Rangers would bounce back from a tough loss in the marathon series opener, and they did just that.
Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and two assists and the Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the best-of-seven first-round series.
‘It was just fun’: Backup Domingue backstops OT win for Pens
May 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins poured into the dressing room after the first period of overtime against the New York Rangers spent. Their legs heavy and the outcome still undecided, they dove headfirst into the fruit and sports drinks laid out by the team's training staff.
Malkin’s tip lifts Penguins past Rangers in 3OTs in Game 1
May 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Louis Domingue didn't know what to think when he saw teammate and starting goalie Casey DeSmith skate to the bench midway through the second overtime period.
Domingue stepped in and made 17 saves, and Evgeni Malkin scored on a deflection 5:58 into the third overtime, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Who? Fates of some NHL teams in hands of role players
May 3, 2022 GMTCasey DeSmith keeps insisting the NHL playoffs are no different than any other game he's ever played in his life.
Penguins’ All-Star goalie Jarry to miss start of playoffs
May 1, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their first-round playoff matchup with the New York Rangers without Tristan Jarry, though they haven't ruled out the All-Star's return before the end of the series.
Malkin leads Penguins past Blue Jackets for 3rd in Metro
April 30, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored his 20th goal of the season and had an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 Friday night in the season finale to clinch third place in the Metropolitan Division.
DeSmith has 52 saves, Guentzel scores 3, Penguins top Bruins
April 22, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Casey DeSmith feels ready to step in as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltender for the playoffs if injured starter Tristan Jarry can’t play.
Bruins clinch playoff spot with 2-1 win over Penguins
April 16, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman rebounded from a rough stretch with 23 saves and the Boston Bruins clinched a playoff spot by holding off the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday to halt a season-high three-game losing streak.
Palmieri scores in shootout, Islanders beat Penguins 5-4
April 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Zach Parise and Josh Bailey each scored twice, and Kyle Palmieri had the lone goal in the shootout as the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Ilya Sorokin stopped Jake Guentzel, Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang in the shootout and finished with a career-high 43 saves for New York.
Crosby scores in OT for 1,400th point, Penguins beat Preds
April 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the second of his two goals at 2:21 of overtime for his 1,400th career point, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 points
April 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby decided enough was enough.
The Penguins were mired in a lengthy, late-season losing streak and Crosby sat on the precipice of another NHL milestone. Pittsburgh's captain took care of both with a flick of the wrist in overtime.
Malkin scores in OT, Penguins beat Wild 4-3
April 1, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored 3:57 into overtime and Rickard Rakell had two goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins halted Minnesota’s seven-game winning streak Thursday night with a 4-3 victory over the Wild.
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.
Saros stops 35 shots as Predators down Penguins 4-1
March 16, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuse Saros made 35 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
Mattias Ekholm, Tanner Jeannot, Eeli Tolvanen and Yakov Trenin scored for the Predators, who have won five of six.
Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes rally past Penguins
March 5, 2022 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored on a power play at 3:14 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from two goals down to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
Jordan Staal scored two goals for the Hurricanes, who snapped a two-game skid and won for the fourth time in 16 chances (4-10-2) when trailing after two periods.
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.
Crosby scores 500th goal, Penguins rally past Flyers in OT
February 16, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 500th goal and Pittsburgh teammate Kris Letang capped a late rally to send the Penguins past the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in overtime Tuesday night.
Crosby became the 46th player in NHL history to reach the milestone when he beat Carter Hart from the goal line on the power play at 16:34 of the first period to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead.
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.
Raymond helps Red Wings beat Penguins 3-2 in SO
January 29, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Lucas Raymond scored the only goal of the shootout and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
Filip Zadina and Givani Smith scored in regulation for Detroit, and Calvin Pickard — making his second start of the season — stopped 36 shots through overtime and all three Pittsburgh skaters in the tiebreaker.
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.
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.
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.