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Penguins extend F Connor Dewar, D Ilya SolovyovThe Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions on Thursday.,Dewar agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract, while Solovyov reached a one-year deal worth $850,000.,Both players were scheduled to be unrestricted free agents on July 1.,Dewar, ...

Penguins prepare for playoffs with season finale vs. BluesThe Pittsburgh Penguins are locked into second place in the Metropolitan Division and know who they'll play in the first round of the playoffs.,That said, they still have some areas to clean up heading into their regular-season finale on Tuesday night against the host St. Louis Blues.,The Penguins w...

Capitals fighting for playoff life in rematch with Penguins The Washington Capitals kept their slight playoff hopes alive Saturday with a road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. ,Now, the Capitals need another victory against the Penguins, this time at home on Sunday afternoon, to stay in the race.,With 91 points and a 41-30-9 record, the Capitals are three p...

Protas brothers help Capitals handle Penguins

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists and the Washington Capitals helped their playoff chances with a 6-3 win against the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Saturday.,Ryan Leonard scored twice, and Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (41-30-9, 9...

Protas bros. help Capitals handle Penguins

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists and the Washington Capitals helped their playoff chances with a 6-3 win against the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Saturday.,Ryan Leonard scored twice, and Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson each had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (41-30-9, 9...

Fresh off rout, Penguins eager to jolt Panthers again

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to make it back-to-back victories over the visiting Florida Panthers and sweep the season series on Sunday afternoon.,The Penguins (39-22-16, 94 points) topped the visiting Panthers 9-4 on Saturday night for their third win in the last four games.,With the victory, ...

Penguins ride season-high goal output into clash vs. Red Wings

After recording their best offensive showing of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins immediately face another crucial game when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.,Trailing by two goals against the New York Islanders midway through the second period on Monday, the Penguins roared back with se...

Hurricanes strive to bolster lead over Penguins in Metropolitan

The Carolina Hurricanes have won three of their last four games heading into Sunday afternoon's Metropolitan Division contest against the host Pittsburgh Penguins.,The past two wins have come in overtime, with the most recent a 4-3 road victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. Defenseman Alex...