Crosby hits 1,500 point mark in career, Pens beat Red Wings
April 9, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Sidney Crosby became the 15th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the Pittsburgh Penguins' crucial 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Stars beat Pens 3-2 despite Crosby’s 1st goal in Dallas
March 24, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger allowed Sidney Crosby's first career goal in Dallas. The Stars goaltender also made plenty of big saves, including a few on Pittsburgh's high-scoring star.
Joe Pavelski scored the tiebreaking goal on a third-period power play, and the Stars overcame Crosby's first tally in Texas in a 3-2 victory over the Penguins on Thursday night.
Crosby reaches 30-goal mark, Penguins knock off Avs 5-2
March 23, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Sidney Crosby wasn't even aware of reaching yet another milestone. He's simply locked in on helping the Pittsburgh Penguins make a 17th straight postseason appearance.
Jeff Carter had a pair of goals, Crosby scored on a nifty backhand shot in the second period to reach the 30-goal mark for an 11th season and the Penguins beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night.
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.
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.
Penguins score 6 in 2nd period, beat Lightning 7-3
February 27, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoyed a breakout night after a difficult week.
Sidney Crosby started a second-period surge and the Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 on Sunday 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.
Inconsistent Penguins scrambling as stretch run looms
February 22, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The faces around Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have changed over the years.
Coaches have come and gone.
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.
Olympics in 2018 showed glimpses of future NHL stars
February 16, 2023 GMTConnor McDavid could not team up with Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon for Canada.
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.
Penguins superstar Crosby picks up his first game misconduct
February 12, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — There aren't many occasions anymore when one can say Sidney Crosby did something in a game for the first time.
Saturday night, though, he accomplished a first he hoped to avoid.
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.
Rivals Crosby and Ovechkin relish being All-Star teammates
February 5, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have played dozens of regular-season and playoff games against each other since breaking into the NHL together in 2005.
The longtime rivals and respective captains of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have also shared the ice at All-Star Games before.
NHL takes skills showcase outside, McDavid shines inside
February 4, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby got dunked into a tank of water, Nick Suzuki holed a golf ball with a hockey stick and the NHL made hockey an outdoor sport for its skills showcase in South Florida.
All-Star festivities showcase next generation of NHL stars
February 2, 2023 GMTFT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — New Jersey Devils players watch from the bench often and marvel at some of the things Jack Hughes can do on the ice.
Sharks bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Penguins
January 28, 2023 GMTSan Jose Sharks (14-25-11, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-15-9, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Penguins -256, Sharks +210; over/under is 6.5
Ovechkin scores, Capitals beat Penguins 3-2 in shootout
January 27, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom was grumpier than his usual self the morning before he and the Washington Capitals faced the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“It happens sometimes when you’ve lost two in a row," he said.
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.
Ottawa visits Pittsburgh after shootout victory
January 19, 2023 GMTOttawa Senators (20-21-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (22-15-7, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators after the Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime.
Lightning’s Stamkos scores 500th NHL goal against Canucks
January 19, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos has scored his 500th regular-season NHL goal. The 32-year-old center took a slick pass from Alex Killorn and put a backdoor tap in past Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin to open the scoring 4:40 into the first period on Wednesday.
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.
Ducks bring losing streak into game against the Penguins
January 15, 2023 GMTAnaheim Ducks (12-27-4, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (21-15-6, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks enter the matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins after losing three in a row.
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.
Coyotes host the Penguins on losing streak
January 7, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (19-13-6, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (13-19-5, seventh in the Central Division)
Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes look to stop a four-game slide when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Crosby, Ovechkin among 1st round of NHL All-Star selections
January 6, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were among the first round of All-Star selections revealed by the NHL on Thursday night.
Crosby, the longtime captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, was selected for his ninth All-Star Game and Ovechkin his 13th, a Washington Capitals record.
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.
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.
Rangers use 4-goal 3rd period to beat Golden Knights 5-1
December 8, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored three times in 1:54 in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night.
New York's Artemi Panarin reached 600 career points, picking up his milestone point when he found Zibanejad, whose one-timer from the left circle put the Rangers in front 2-1 at 5:59 into the third.
Crosby scores twice as surging Penguins roll by Columbus 4-1
December 7, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — A month ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a mess. Disorganized on special teams. Iffy in goal. Erratic in general.
Now, not so much.
The return of center Teddy Blueger has stabilized the penalty kill.
Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen’s hat trick
December 5, 2022 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (8-13-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (13-8-4, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen recorded a hat trick in the Penguins' 6-2 win against the St.
Pittsburgh hosts St. Louis in a non-conference matchup
December 2, 2022 GMTSt. Louis Blues (11-11-0, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (12-8-4, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Golden Knights in action against the Penguins following shootout victory
November 30, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Golden Knights took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in a shootout.
Pesce’s winner in OT lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 3-2
November 30, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins saw a hit they considered dangerous and stopped. Carolina didn't. And when the whistle didn't blow, the Hurricanes took advantage by starting their six-game road trip with a bang.
Connor McDavid on familiar path that could see 50 goals
November 29, 2022 GMTOn the eve of skating in his 500th regular-season NHL game, Connor McDavid marveled at how Sidney Crosby has maintained a high level of play for more than twice that long.
"Just the longevity of it," the Edmonton Oilers captain said.
Hurricanes bring road losing streak into game against the Penguins
November 28, 2022 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (10-5-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes travel to the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to end a three-game road skid.
Crosby scores again against Flyers to lead Pittsburgh to win
November 26, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Poehling had two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins handed the Philadelphia Flyers their ninth straight loss with a 4-1 victory on Friday.
Sidney Crosby and Josh Archibald also scored in Pittsburgh’s fifth consecutive victory.
Flyers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Penguins
November 24, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7-6-3, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Friday, 5:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers head into a matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins after losing eight in a row.
Malkin’s winning goal in shootout leads Pens past Flames
November 24, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin enjoyed a fitting end to a multigame celebration of a significant career milestone.
Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Penguins take win streak into matchup with the Flames
November 22, 2022 GMTCalgary Flames (7-6-2, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins head into a matchup with the Calgary Flames as winners of three straight games.
Crosby, Malkin score as Penguins beat Blackhawks 5-3
November 21, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — From start to finish, it was an emotional night for Evgeni Malkin.
Complete with a very happy ending.
Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, and the Penguins topped the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday for their third straight win.
Crosby leads Penguins to 5-3 win over Blackhawks
November 21, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday night for their third straight win.
Evgeni Malkin scored in his 1,000th NHL game, helping Pittsburgh close out a 3-0 road trip.
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.
Jets host the Penguins after Connor’s hat trick
November 18, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (9-4-1, second in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Kyle Connor recorded a hat trick in the Jets' 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks.
Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists in Penguins’ 6-4 win over Wild
November 18, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals and two assists for a season-high four points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota Wild 6-4 on Thursday night.
Ryan Poehling, Kris Letang, Brock McGinn and Jake Guentzel also scored for the Penguins and Tristan Jarry stopped 19 shots.
Wild take on the Penguins in a non-conference matchup
November 16, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (7-6-2, fourth in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a non-conference matchup.
Toronto visits Pittsburgh in Eastern Conference play
November 14, 2022 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (8-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-6-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice in Eastern Conference play.
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.
Capitals host the Penguins after Strome’s 2-goal game
November 8, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (4-6-2, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (5-6-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Dylan Strome scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-4 win against the Edmonton Oilers.
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.
Penguins rally in 2nd and 3rd periods, beat Blue Jackets 6-3
October 23, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the 79th game-winner of his career and rallied Pittsburgh from a two-goal deficit to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 Saturday night for the Penguins' first road win of the season.
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.