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Penguins Look to Seize Game 4 in Philly
sports1 month ago

Penguins Look to Seize Game 4 in Philly

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 4 of the Round One Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 8:00 PM ET puck drop, TV/streaming on SportsNet Pittsburgh, TBS, truTV and HBO Max, and radio on 105.9 The X. The teams split their 2025-26 regular-season series 2-0-2 and Pittsburgh holds a 19-16 all-time playoff edge in the first round. Coach Dan Muse named Arturs Silovs to start in goal, as Pittsburgh relies on Crosby and Malkin alongside two playoff-debuting rookies, Ilya Solovyov and Jack St. Ivany, as they chase a 3-1 series lead. Crosby and Malkin also continue to chase historic playoff milestones against the Flyers.

Battle of Pennsylvania Reignites as Penguins and Flyers Open Playoffs
sports1 month ago

Battle of Pennsylvania Reignites as Penguins and Flyers Open Playoffs

Penguins host the Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round, renewing the long-running Pennsylvania rivalry as Crosby leads a veteran lineup against a Flyers squad making its first playoff appearance since 2018. Pittsburgh will rely on goaltending by Stuart Skinner for Game 1, with Arturs Silovs in the mix, while Philadelphia aims to fix a league-worst power play (15.7%) and middling penalty kill (77.6%) as it challenges a Penguins team built for a deep postseason run.

Crosby-Ovechkin Set for Historic 100th Clash in Possible Final Rivalry Chapter
sports1 month ago

Crosby-Ovechkin Set for Historic 100th Clash in Possible Final Rivalry Chapter

The 100th all-time meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin is on as Crosby returns for Pittsburgh against Washington, with Malkin, Letang and Karlsson back in the lineup. Pittsburgh has clinched a playoff spot, while Washington’s captain Ovechkin has not an yet decided if he’ll return next season, making this possibly the Capitals’ final home game against their longtime rivals. Washington won the first weekend meeting 6-3, and the puck drops at 3 p.m. at Capital One Arena.

Penguins Look to Keep the Goal Rush Rolling in New Jersey
sports1 month ago

Penguins Look to Keep the Goal Rush Rolling in New Jersey

Penguins head to the Prudential Center for a 7:00 PM ET game against the Devils, broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh with radio coverage on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Pittsburgh (40-22-16) has fared well against New Jersey in recent years and sits amid a high-scoring season (277 goals, second in the NHL) under coach Dan Muse. Key players to watch include Rakell on an eight-game point streak (10G-3A in that span), Crosby nearing 30 goals, and Erik Karlsson heating up with 29 points in the last 21 games, with Chinakhov contributing 33 points since joining the Penguins as Pittsburgh eyes a strong stretch run.

Depth and Traffic Carry Penguins to 4-1 Win Without Crosby
sports2 months ago

Depth and Traffic Carry Penguins to 4-1 Win Without Crosby

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to show off depth and a relentless front-of-net presence even with Sidney Crosby sidelined for a month with a knee injury. The Devils pressed early, but Pittsburgh pulled away in the third as Connor Clifton and Ryan Shea scored, Evgeni Malkin chipped in with two assists, and the penalty kill went 5-for-5. The win keeps the Penguins rolling (15-3-3 since Christmas) and sets up a big test vs. the Rangers, illustrating how the team’s depth and gritty play can carry them in Crosby’s absence.

Crosby Out, USA Edges Canada in OT for Olympic Gold
sports3 months ago

Crosby Out, USA Edges Canada in OT for Olympic Gold

Crosby suffered an injury in Canada’s quarterfinal and was ruled out of the semifinal; Canada then lost to Team USA in overtime as Jack Hughes scored the OT winner, earning the Americans Olympic gold. Crosby emphasized his decision was for the team’s benefit, praised the group’s leadership and effort, and the Penguins’ circle celebrated the USA victory and the broader Olympic moment.