Power Play delivers in over-time; Team USA Buzz
Malkin, Fedotenko end scoring droughts Pittsburgh’s struggling power play went 0-for-5 in regulation Saturday night but delivered with a rare big goal in overtime as Evgeni Malkin (9) scored just 37 seconds into over-time on the man advantage as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 at Mellon Arena. Thirty seconds into overtime, Jordan Leopold was called for holding and Sergei Gonchar set up Malkin for a one-timer from the high slot who blew it past Tomas Voukon. Malkin’s OT tally was his first goal in 6 games. Pascal Dupuis (9) and Ruslan Fedotenko (5) also scored for Pittsburgh. Fedotenko put the Penguins up 2-1 in the second period, driving to the net and Evgeni Malkin found him wide
Crosby scores OT winner in 3-2 win over Panthers
Post-Florida Thoughts The Florida Panthers jumped out to a 2-0 third period lead and did the worst thing you can do against the Penguins; sit back and play conservative The Panthers let the Penguins hang around just long enough and Pittsburgh’s role players came up big in regulation as Pascal Dupuis (6) scored at 4:49 of the third period to cut the Panthers lead to 2-1 and Michael Rupp (5) scored with 2:32 remaining in the third period to tie the game at 2-2. Just over a minute into overtime, Panthers winger Nathan Horton was called for a controversial four minute double minor for high-sticking Brooks Orpik which led to Sidney Crosby (11) scoring the game winner (PPG) at 3:07
Penguins improve to 7-0 on the road; beat Anaheim 4-3
Return of Kennedy pays dividends Pascal Dupuis (3) scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 remaining in the third period and Marc Andre Fleury (10-2) made 26 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins continue their dominance on the road beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Tuesday night at the Honda Center. Pittsburgh which had lost 14 of 15 games in the state of California, prior to Tuesday nights contest, tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season. For the Penguins, it was their role players that fueled their 4-3 win. Defenseman Kris Letang (1) and Alex Goligoski (6) eached scored and Michael Rupp (4) added a goal for Pittsburgh. Goligoski’s third period tally was his 6th goal
Tuesday Practice Report: Dupuis remains sidelined
Left winger Pascal Dupuis missed his second straight practice today with the flu. Dupuis status for tomorrow night’s game against Montreal is up in the air and he is regarded as doubtful at this point. With Dupuis sidelined, there are some line changes in practice
Penguins look to regroup after loss to New Jersey
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to practice today and the team gave their dues to the New Jersey Devils who ended the Penguins 7 game winning streak Saturday night. Matt Cooke talked after practice how the Devils play a different style than anyone else in the league and indicated that Saturday night’s performance was the best game that the Devils played against Pittsburgh in the two years that he’s been apart of the Penguins organization. The team held a halloween party Sunday night and some of that carried over to today’s practice. Has the flu bug hit the Penguins?
NHL: Godard’s role in Pittsburgh diminishing?
Western Conference Team a likely destination
Source: Team exploring a number of trade options, including Mark Eaton if Scuderi re-signs
With $4.9 million in cap space, Penguins exploring ways to shed salary
Inside the Numbers: Committed Salaries for the 2009-2010 Season
With less than 48 hours until NHL free agency begins, Ray Shero is sticking to his plan in trying to keep his championship team in tact by inking Bill Guerin and Craig Adams to new deals. With more holes to fill, Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has his work cut out for him with the limited cap space the Penguins have available. A breakdown on committed salaries for the 2009-2010 season and the latest buzz surrounding the Penguins impending free agents. Updated Penguins Free Agency Chart Centers 1. Sidney Crosby – Cap hit $8.7 million (Signed Through 2012-2013 season) 2. Evgeni Malkin – Cap Hit $8.7 million (Signed Through 2013-2014 season) 3. Jordan Staal – Cap Hit $4 million (
Trade Watch: Pittsburgh’s interest has cooled on Frolunda’s Carl Klingberg
One trade to watch for on draft day could be between the Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is believed to have his eye on Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy. Fletcher values Lovejoy as one of the Penguins top five prospects and believes he is NHL ready. There is a 0% chance that Fletcher would make an offer sheet to Lovejoy but a swap of Pascal Dupuis/Ben Lovejoy for a high draft pick is a possibility, although the Wild don’t own a 2nd round pick (09) at this point. Pittsburgh is currently in talks with Lovejoy about a two year deal. Updated Penguins Free Agency Chart – New Info on Fedotenko, Draft Buzz As I mentioned last week, Pittsburgh’s
Pressure turns to Fleury in game 3
Game 2 Post-Game Notebook Unable to tie the series at 1-1, the series shifts back to Pittsburgh Tuesday night as the Penguins will be in a must win situation like they were last year. Despite only scoring two goals through the first two games of the series, the Penguins were upbeat following the game and believe this series is far from over. For the second straight night, the inability to capitalize on prime scoring chances haunted the Penguins. The chances are there for the Penguins, averaging 32 shots in two games Red Wings team speed causing Penguins problems Evaluating the first two games of the series, the most noticeable difference between the Red Wings and Penguins is the team speed