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Former NHL star Jaromir Jagr, 54, eyeing retirement
Former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr suggested that his hockey career may be over after 38 professional seasons.,Jagr, who turned 54 last Sunday, is currently playing for his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech league.,In an interview published late Friday on Instagram, the forward said fans may not s...
Avery Hayes' 2-goal debut propels Penguins past Sabres
Avery Hayes lit the lamp twice in an unforgettable NHL debut as the Pittsburgh Penguins put a stop to their two-game losing streak with a 5-2 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,Fellow rookie Ben Kindel also found the back of the net twice for the Penguins. Pittsburgh's Tommy Novak add...
Sabres meet Penguins in clash of surprising playoff hopefuls
The Buffalo Sabres will look to shake off a pair of recent divisional losses when they play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.,Pittsburgh, which made the playoffs for 16 consecutive seasons from 2006-07 to 2021-22, has been absent from postseason hockey ever since. Meanwhile, the Sabres' c...
Penguins D Caleb Jones suspended 20 games for PED violation
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones received a 20-game suspension Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL's performance enhancing substances policy.,Jones, 28, was automatically referred to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program for evaluation and possible treatment.,The eight-year vete...
Bo Horvat nets OT winner as Islanders outlast Penguins
Bo Horvat scored a breakaway goal 52 seconds into overtime Tuesday night for the New York Islanders, who overcame a trio of deficits to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-4, in Elmont, N.Y.,Brett Kulak whiffed on a shot deep in the Islanders' zone before Mathew Barzal picked up the puck and passed to H...
Islanders, Penguins eager to bounce back from losses
The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins had opportunities to win Monday night and ensure they'd enter the Olympic break in a playoff spot.,But by squandering leads against teams currently outside of the playoff picture, the Islanders and Penguins can only hope they haven't put their long-term...
Senators win fourth straight, stifle red hot Penguins
Claude Giroux scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the visiting Ottawa Senators won their fourth straight, 3-2, against the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.,Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist and Drake Batherson had two assists for the Senators. Linus Ullmark made 14 saves.,Egor Ch...
Penguins, Senators brimming with confidence amid strong runs
The temperatures may be frigid outside, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping things hot on the rink. Winners of six straight and on a 7-0-2 roll in their past nine games, the Penguins will look to keep the good times rolling when they host the Ottawa Senators on Monday.,Pittsburgh is coming off a...
Pens fend off Rangers' late rally, notch 6th straight win
Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari had two goals apiece and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday.,Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist and Ben Kindel also scored for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight. Blake Lizotte had two assists and Stua...
Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari lead Penguins over Rangers
Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari had two goals apiece and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday.,Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist and Ben Kindel also scored for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight. Blake Lizotte had two assists and Stua...
Penguins D Kris Letang (foot) out 4 weeks, placed on IR
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is sidelined a minimum of four weeks due to a broken foot, the team said Saturday.,Letang, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, joined forward Evgeni Malkin in missing practice on Friday. Malkin reportedly is being plagued by the same shoulder injury...
Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are heading in opposite directions going into their game on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.,The Penguins have won five in a row and six of their last seven and are in a playoff spot, while the Rangers, who have lost five of the past six games and 10 of ...
Penguins score four in second to handle Hawks
Connor Dewar scored twice and his teammates added four goals in the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins skated away with a 6-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.,Dewar posted his second two-goal game in his last five as the Penguins extended their winning streak to ...
Penguins have holes to fill while sliding Blackhawks looking for answers
The Pittsburgh Penguins open a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with hopes of extending their winning streak to five games. However, the home team will be missing a couple of key players.,Penguins winger Bryan Rust will serve the first game of a three-game suspension t...
Pens F Bryan Rust suspended 3 games for head shot
The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust for three games on Tuesday for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.,Rust received a minor penalty on the play, which occurred at the end of Pittsburgh's 3-2 road win on Sunday.,The Penguins' next three games ...
Pens' Bryan Rust faces hearing for illegal check to head
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust faces a hearing with the league following Sunday's illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.,The date and time have yet to be determined for the hearing. Rust received a minor penalty on the play, which occurred at the end of Pittsbur...
Ben Kindel has homecoming to remember, Penguins beat Canucks
British Columbia native Ben Kindel scored two goals in the second period to propel the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.,Kindel, who is from Coquitlam, gave his parents and reported 180 supporters in attendance reason to cheer by snapping a 19-game g...
Red-hot Penguins, ice-cold Canucks collide
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the NHL's hottest teams since the Christmas break.,Boasting a scintillating 10-2-2 record during that stretch, the Penguins will look to complete a four-game sweep of their road trip Sunday when they visit the reeling Vancouver Canucks.,Pittsburgh followed up...
Penguins grab early 3-goal lead, cruise past Oilers
Anthony Mantha scored two goals 21 seconds apart early in the first period and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins cruised to a 6-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.,Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov also scored, Justin Brazeau and...
Goaltender reunion on ice likely not in cards as Oilers host Penguins
Pittsburgh probably won't get a chance to face former teammate Tristan Jarry when the Penguins visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.,Jarry was traded from Pittsburgh to Edmonton on Dec. 12, along with forward Samuel Poulin, for fellow goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a second...