2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Despite brutal loss, Penguins shouldn’t change much
By all measures, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Game 3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night was about as brutal as it gets. After playing an airtight defensive game, especially in the third period,…Read More
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma should be finalist for Jack Adams Award
It’s been a fruitful couple of weeks for Pittsburgh Penguins on the NHL award front, with Sidney Crosby (Hart, Lindsay, Masterton), Kris Letang (Norris) and Ray Shero (GM of year) all named finalists…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup playoffs: Penguins learning to enjoy their success
You didn’t have to be Dr. Phil or Joyce Brothers (rest in peace) to see the Pittsburgh Penguins were a little tight in their first-round series against the New York Islanders. Even after a 4-0 home…Read More
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma had great taste in high school
Before he built a 12-year professional playing career and ascended to his current post as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Dan Bylsma was born and raised in Grand Haven, Mich. Bylsma excelled in three…Read More
Penguins’ professionalism shines through during latest streak
It’s stupefying to realize the Pittsburgh Penguins have won seven in a row just a couple weeks after stringing together 15 straight. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, if the Pens beat Buffalo…Read More
Canadiens’ current slump provides cautionary tale for Penguins
Human motivation is a nebulous thing. Just ask the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost three in a row after…Read More
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma’s system validated by advanced stats
Much like in baseball, football and basketball, the hockey community is increasingly turning toward so-called…Read More
Penguins adjust for Jarome Iginla; Sidney Crosby named player of month
Saturday’s 2-0 win over the Islanders extended the Penguins’ win streak to 15 games, but…Read More
Penguins suffering troubling playoff flashbacks in recent games
The Penguins are off to a 13-7-0 start, which amounts to 42 percent of this lockout-shortened season.…Read More
Penguins’ frequent strong starts reflect well on coaching, leadership
The importance of the first goal is oft-repeated in and around the sport of hockey. It’s a concept…Read More
Quick reversal has Penguins on top in Eastern Conference
NHL fans probably expected wild swings of emotion in this shortened 48-game season, and the Pittsburgh…Read More
Penguins add former Hurricanes forward Zach Boychuk via waivers
The Penguins announced Thursday afternoon that they claimed 23-year-old forward Zach Boychuk off waivers.…Read More
Time, practice will cure most of what ails Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are five games into a 48-game season. For practical purposes, they’ve won…Read More
Penguins’ Engelland provides another argument against fighting
Was it worth it? That’s the question I’d ask Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland after Wednesday…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins shuffle line combinations, Tangradi dropped to 4th line
It is only three games into the season and Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach Dan Bylsma is changing…Read More
Dan Bylsma provides stability to Penguins organization
Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach Dan Bylsma can be the target of criticism from Penguins fans when…Read More
James Neal the key for new-look Penguins power play
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play is always a story and a topic for criticism among fans, but…Read More
Penguins should be energized by road-heavy starting stretch
The Penguins’ preparedness and mettle will be tested right from the start of the upcoming 48-game…Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby and Co. Desperate, But Series Not Over
When the clock hit triple-zeroes Friday night, there wasn’t much to be happy about for the guys…Read More
Caps’ coaching change reminiscent of Penguins’ move in 2009
by Matt Gajtka A team with high expectations had made a sudden plunge in the standings, causing many…Read More





















