Blue Jackets not quitting, Rangers rising in East; Wings, Pens skidding
Trending up Columbus Blue Jackets: Give the Blue Jackets this much: They have not quit, no matter how dire the circumstances. Though a staggering arr...
View ArticlePlayoff implications huge as sliding Penguins take on surging Senators
OTTAWA, Ontario -- On the morning of March 13, the Pittsburgh Penguins were 15 points clear of the Ottawa Senators in the Eastern Conference standings...
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs: New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The first-round series between the Rangers and Penguins is a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference semifinals, but the matchup has a different feel this time around.
View ArticleRangers get early goals, jump on Penguins in opener
Derick Brassard and Ryan McDonough scored in the first period, and Henrik Lundqvist made the goals stand up as the New York Rangers won the opener of their playoff series with Pittsburgh.
View ArticleRangers make Penguins pay for sloppy start
NEW YORK -- For as business-like as the New York Rangers demeanor has become -- a necessity with the target that accompanies winning the Presidents' T...
View ArticleSidney Crosby lights lamp twice as Penguins tie series with Rangers
The Penguins showed more jump, possessing the puck and keeping New York off-balance in a 4-3 Game 2 victory.
View ArticleSidney Crosby won't make things easy for Rangers
NEW YORK -- Among the many playoff banalities each spring, there is endless talk about the big moments that define each series, the critical swings in...
View ArticleRangers advance, eliminate Penguins on Carl Hagelin's OT goal
The New York Rangers used Carl Hagelin's overtime goal and spectacular goaltending by Henrik Lundqvist for a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh on Friday night to advance in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs - Where do Pittsburgh Penguins go from here?
In spite of having two of the best players in the world in captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins must figure out how they can prevent even further erosion.
View ArticleOffseason moves can boost Penguins to Stanley Cup -- NHL
The Crosby-Malkin combo puts the Pittsburgh Penguins into playoff contention, but the team's offseason moves can give them an edge for the Stanley Cup. Matt Coller explains why they can win now.
View ArticleW2W4: Penguins at Rangers, Game 1
NEW YORK -- The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins clash Thursday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. Th...
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the worst draft-lottery losses in history
Some teams overcome the hurt of losing out on the No. 1 pick, but not all. From quality consolation prizes to being haunted in the Stanley Cup finals, we rank the worst draft-lottery losses ever.
View ArticleThe case for the Pittsburgh Penguins trading Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin...
The Penguins have issues that run much deeper than changing their coach. Is it time to cut bait with two of the sport's biggest stars? Hockey Prospectus makes the case for why it is.
View ArticleHurricanes-Penguins Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins certainly remember Carl Hagelin's goal that eliminated them from the playoffs last year. They're hoping he can play a big role in eventually getting them back there.
View ArticleFlyers-Penguins Preview
Neither Pennsylvania team currently holds a playoff spot in the tight Eastern Conference race, but the Philadelphia Flyers should feel better about their position than a Pittsburgh Penguins club again...
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