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The Pittsburgh Penguins may have waited a few games too long to find themselves and their desire. They won their eighth game in 12 and have points in 11 of those.

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Penguins continue late surge, get past Predators 4-2

Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson each had a goal and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the visiting Nashville Predators 4-2 on Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

Watch: Penguins Have TWO Goals Taken Away on Challenges

The PPG Paints Arena Crowd voiced their displeasure. So, too, did the Pittsburgh Penguins after a coach’s challenge for goaltender interference overturned their first goal against the Nashville Predators.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / SB Nation / 5 hours ago

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Alex Nedeljkovic News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 7 hours ago

Penguins Notes: The Nedeljkovic Effect; Locker Room Mood

Six months have been reduced to two games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and perhaps only one. The Penguins face both elimination and hope Monday when they host the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 7 hours ago

Ned’s Net, Why Sullivan Should Start Nedeljkovic

In the face of all logic, the Pittsburgh Penguins surged back into the Stanley Cup playoff race. They rode a chaotic and frantic 10-game points streak back into contention even as their best came and went, sometimes from shift to shift.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

Penguins Playoffs Stage Set; Everything You Need to Know

It has become an old-school battle royal for the last two Eastern Conference playoff spots. Third place in the Metro Division and the second wild card are still up for grabs as all teams in realistic contention, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, hit the ice Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Penguins, in desperation mode, face playoff-bound Predators

It could be a matter of desperation vs. preparation Monday when the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Nashville Predators. The Penguins (37-31-12, 86 points) are trying to claw their way into the playoffs, while the Predators (47-29-5, 99 points) have clinched a postseason berth.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 19 hours ago

Penguins vs. Predators Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Monday, April 15, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators face off on Monday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, and the oddsmakers have the home team at -120 and the visitor at +100.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Shattenkirk Held Accountable For Action Against Penguins’ Bunting

Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk of the Boston Bruins has been fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a move he made against Pittsburgh Penguins winger Michael Bunting during Saturday’s game at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / FirstSportz / 11 hours ago

'An inspiration for defensemen,' Kris Letang praises teammate Erik Karlsson ahead of 1,000th NHL game

Ahead of Erik Karlsson‘s 1,000th NHL game, several tributes and congratulations were sent to him. One of them came from his current teammate Kris Letang, who praised his skills as a defenseman and called him an “inspiration” for them.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / 14 hours ago

Sunday Standings: Penguins need some help in final week of the season

Last night’s loss will hit the Pens hard The Penguins’ 10 game point streak ended with a thud on Saturday night in a loss to the Boston Bruins. Combined

Matt Murray News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 12 hours ago

Penguins Cup-Winning Goalie Resumes Career with AHL Stint

Former Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray is resuming his career in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization but did so Saturday on a conditioning stint in the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 14 hours ago

Penguins Postgame: The Goalies, the Loss, and Playoff Scenarios

The Pittsburgh Penguins played with energy and heart. However, they also showed their bad habits and provided what they called easy offense to the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 15 minutes ago

Penguins Drop Out of Playoff Position, Bruins Win 6-4 | 4/13/2024

Boston put an end to Pittsburgh’s 10-game point streak at the PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, April 13th when the Penguins took a 6-4 loss. This loss made the Penguins, unfortunately, drop out of their playoff position.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / 13 hours ago

Penguins Six-Pack: No Time to Fret; Trying to Defy History

The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t have the luxury of dwelling on what happened to them Saturday at PPG Paints Arena, Or what went down anywhere else in the NHL, for that matter.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / 13 hours ago

Loss or not, O'Connor's masterful shorty worth celebrating

Drew O'Connor didn't want to talk about it. Truth be told, I'm not sure I wanted to write about it, if only because I didn't think anyone would want to read about it in the immediate aftermath of the Penguins' costly 6-4 loss to the Bruins on this critical Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 14

Ready to count Penguins, Nedeljkovic out? What's the rush?

"RUSTY!" boomed the big voice from behind an equally big beard. Check that ... a Beard. "Rusty!" Brett Keisel would bellow once more, until Bryan Rust spun around, this just outside the home locker room at PPG Paints Arena late Saturday night.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / 2 hours ago

Erik Karlsson Takes Ice For 1,000th NHL Game

Erik Karlsson adds a major milestone to the resume. When he took the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Boston Bruins, he did so for the 1,000th time in his NHL career.

Erik Karlsson News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / April 13

Karlsson's teammates laud 'dynamic' offense, energy ahead of 1,000th game

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Erik Karlsson had what he called an "eye-opening" moment in his first-ever NHL game. It was Oct. 3, 2009 at Madison Square Garden, when the Senators' 15th overall pick in the 2008 draft made his NHL debut in their season opener against the Rangers.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

After two decades of dominance, where does Sidney Crosby rank among the NHL’s greatest players?

“What we have to do hasn’t changed for a while now. Our game has been pretty good. We just have to continue to go a game at a time here – and that approach has served us really well and got us to this point.” — Sidney Crosby, April 2024 Pittsburgh’s captain offered the cliché after last Saturday’s thrilling 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

The Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in overtime at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena.

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Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 11

Watch: Sidney Crosby makes history on Penguins' OT game-winner

The Pittsburgh Penguins' push to make the playoffs got a huge lift on Thursday night with their 6-5 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. But the win is not the only thing they are celebrating.

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

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There are a few NHL games that matter tonight as the Eastern Conference playoff race heats up, and we'll follow a pair of home teams to get some offense going.

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