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Penguins pull back within of 5 pts for wildcard spot

Penguins 6 – Red Wings 3 (F)

PIT Goal Scorers: R. Smith (12); S. Crosby (33); V. Puustinen (4); M. Bunting (15); L. Eller (14, PPG); D. O’Connor (10, EN)

Goaltending: A. Nedeljkovic 25 Saves, .893 SV%

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WILD CARD RACE 

W1: TBL 78 Pts
W2: DET 74 Pts
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WSH 73 Pts
NYI 73 PTs
PIT 69 Pts
BUF 69 Pts
NJD 68 Pts

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Quick Strike Rangers pull away from Penguins in 7-4 Win

Rangers 7 – Penguins 4

Artemi Panarin starred with 2 goals and 3 assists as New York Rangers (44-19-4, 92 pts) outscored the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-28-9, 67 pts) 4-1 in the final 25 minutes of regulation, enroute to 7-4 win over the Penguins on Saturday Afternoon. New York’s quick strike ability put an end to the Penguins day, scoring two power play goals (16:27, 17:32) late in the second period, just a 1:05 apart as game went from 3-3 to 5-3 in a matter of just over a minute. Pittsburgh’s nose drive continues and falls to 2-7-1 in their last 10 games, accumulating five out of a possible 20 points during that span. Pittsburgh enters the night seven points out of a wildcard spot……

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PIT Goal Scorers: J. Ludvig (3); L. Eller (13, PPG); B. Rust (20); V. Puustinen (3)
Goaltending: Tristan Jarry 17 Saves, .739 Save Percentage
#’s: Pittsburgh in the loss scored four goals or more for the sixth time in their last eight home games
Next Up: 3/17 vs DET

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Penguins pull away from lowly Sharks for 6-3 win

Penguins 6 – Sharks 3 (F)

— On stolen Jagr Bobblehead Night, John Ludvig, Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust each scored third period goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-27-9, 67 pts) pulled away in the final frame, en route to a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks (16-42-7, 39 pts) on Thursday Night at PPG Paints Arena —

PIT Goal Scorers: N. Acciari (4); J. Carter (9); E. Malkin (19); J. Ludvig (2); R. Rakell (10); B. Rust (19)

Notable Performances: D. O’Connor – 2 Assists; J. Ludvig – Goal, Assist; P.O. Joseph – 2 Assists

Next Up: 3/16 vs

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Entire Shipment of Jaromir Jagr Bobbleheads Stolen

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the entire shipment of Jaromir Jagr Bobbleheads has been stolen in California and the team will be unable to distribute the bobbleheads to fans tonight. According to the team, only fans in ‘attendance’ will receive a voucher to redeem the Bobblehead at a late date.

“We were shocked to be a victim of cargo theft, and we are working closely with local and federal authorities on the investigation” Penguins President of Business Operations Kevin Acklin said in a release statement. “While this unfortunate incident adds to the legend of Jaromir Jagr, who will be in attendance as our guest at tonight’s game, we look forward to resolving this theft and delivering the prized Jagr bobbleheads to their rightful homes, with our fans,” said Acklin.