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Pregame: Penguins vs. Capitals, 7:38 p.m.
The Penguins have a number of different options when choosing their lineup without Sidney Crosby tonight → Read More
In Sidney Crosby's absence, Penguins will lean on Evgeni Malkin
On Wednesday night, Evgeni Malkin will have to do something he’s only done once before in his career: Play a postseason game without Sidney Crosby. Granted, Malkin will hardly be alone in this endeavor. The Penguins made it abundantly clear that replacing Crosby — who was diagnosed with a concussion Tuesday — will be a group effort moving forward. But if there’s one player on the roster who can… → Read More
It’s something about Washington that makes Chris Kunitz more physical
No player seems to relish stepping up — and channeling any frustration over Crosby’s injury — than Kunitz, who embraces his physical role. → Read More
Power play sputters without Crosby, plus Game 3 other post-game notes
The Penguins will have a number of holes to fill if Crosby is out, none more so than on the man advantage. → Read More
Penguins, minus Sidney Crosby, trail Capitals in Game 3
The Penguins are missing their captain as they look to take a 3-0 series lead. → Read More
Hornqvist, Hagelin and Dumoulin game-time decisions vs. Capitals
All three were absent from the Penguins’ morning skate Monday at PPG Paints Arena. → Read More
Notebook: Penguins would not object to block party ending
The Penguins have been willing to do whatever it takes to keep the puck out of their net — even if it means some risk of bodily harm. → Read More
Hagelin returns, plus other notes
Carl Hagelin is looking for improvement after his first game back to the ice in Game 2 against Washington → Read More
Phil Kessel comes up big in all positions for Penguins
Kessel scored two goals and added one assist, playing up and down the Pens lineup and performing in just about every situation he was put in. → Read More
Penguins and Capitals scoreless in Game 2
The Penguins are looking to take a 2-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal against Washington. → Read More
Carl Hagelin returns to Penguins lineup for Game 2
The winger hits the ice for the first time since being sidelined with an injury March 10. → Read More
Penguins rolling with even minutes distribution on the blue line
Rather than doing it to avoid hurt feelings, Mike Sullivan and company have used a balanced blue line to great effect in these playoffs. → Read More
Carl Hagelin sits out Penguins’ game-day skate
Hagelin sat out the Penguins’ game-day skate, Mike Sullivan cautioned against reading too much into it. → Read More
Shot totals prove Penguins are playing too much in their defensive zone
WASHINGTON — The Penguins have won five of their first six games in these playoffs. And they’ve done it despite giving up more shots than they’ve taken in all but one of those. Washington had a 35-21 edge in the Penguins’ 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the second round Thursday night at Verizon Center. Couple that with Columbus’ shots in Round 1, and Penguins opponents have a 229-192 advantage. The… → Read More
Carl Hagelin itching to return to Penguins lineup
The winger, out since March 11 with a lower-body injury, was a full participant in Friday’s practice and seems poised to return soon. → Read More
Jake Guentzel: Goal-scorer and goal-stopper
Jake Guentzel, a forward, made one of the best saves of the game Thursday during a 3-2 Penguins win. → Read More
'That was him at his best': Fleury continues strong postseason play vs. Capitals
Fleury made 33 saves in the Penguins’ 3-2 victory Thursday night against the Capitals. → Read More
Verizon Center ice in focus with high temperatures in Washington
The temperature in Washington is expected to crest in the mid-80s Thursday. → Read More
Pregame: Penguins at Capitals, 7:38 p.m.
The Penguins and Capitals drop the puck for the 10th time in the postseason tonight → Read More
Carl Hagelin 'a whole lot closer' to returning to Penguins lineup
Hagelin, who was injured March 10, wore a yellow non-contact jersey but took part in most of Wednesday’s practice. → Read More