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Penguins oust Sens in five, reach Eastern finals

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:26:11 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals.

Penguins rip Ottawa 6-2, move to conference finals

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:39:30 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins expected desperation.

McCutchen, Pirates beat Cubs for 4th straight win

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:09:19 -0400

PITTSBURGH - It was hard to tell whether the Pittsburgh Pirates were heading on a road trip or getting ready for a Stanley Cup playoff game after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.

Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:17 -0400

OTTAWA - Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Spezza to return to Senators lineup for Game 3

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:47:59 -0400

OTTAWA - Jason Spezza doesn't have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season.

Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:20:25 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby.

Vokoun starting in goal for Penguins

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:09:33 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with goaltender Tomas Vokoun for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against Ottawa on Tuesday.

Crosby, Harding, McQuaid up for Masterton Trophy

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:36:48 -0400

NEW YORK - Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid are this season's nominees for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

4 of NHL's Original 6 among 8 still in playoffs

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:23:47 -0400

The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round.

Cook: Fleury must get another chance to help Penguins win...

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:49:52 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Bergevin, Murray, Shero vie for top NHL GM honors

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:44:30 -0400

NEW YORK - Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks and Ray Shero of the Pittsburgh Penguins were all named Monday as first-time finalists to be the NHL's general manager of the year.

Islanders look to future after ouster vs. Pens

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:37:21 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - When the shot from Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik struck the back of the net, over 16,000 strong weren't ready for the New York Islanders' season to end.

Orpik's OT goal sends Penguins to 2nd round

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:15:12 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.

Crosby delivers as Penguins take command

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:42:51 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby picked up the touch pass from Jarome Iginla near center ice and sprinted toward the New York Islanders' net.

Penguins drop Islanders 4-0 to regain series lead

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Tomas Vokoun had forgotten what it was like to start in the playoffs. Tyler Kennedy wondered if he'd ever get the chance again.

ESPN radio to use Hofstra feed on Islanders game

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:19:05 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - ESPN Radio's New York station is airing the Hofstra University radio station's feed of tonight's New York Islanders playoff game in Pittsburgh.

Fleury struggles in Penguins' 6-4 loss to Isles

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:51:42 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - Marc-Andre Fleury sat with his head in hands for several minutes before taking questions in the cramped Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room.

Penguins get D Orpik, LW Neal back for Game 4

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:13:31 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - The Pittsburgh Penguins have two key additions to their lineup for Game 4 against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night: forward James Neal and defenseman Brooks Orpik.

Norris Trophy finalists: Subban, Letang, Suter

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:02:08 -0400

NEW YORK - Montreal's P.K. Subban, Pittsburgh's Kris Letang and Minnesota's Ryan Suter are finalists for the Norris Trophy, given annually to the NHL's top defenseman.

Isles' optimistic outlook takes hit with OT loss

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:21:28 -0400

UNIONDALE, New York - The New York Islanders' rallying cry in their return to the postseason for the first time in six years is "Believe."

Crosby to return for Game 2 against Islanders

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:38:08 -0400

PITTSBURGH - It's game on for Sidney Crosby.

Rookies important contributors in NHL playoffs

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38:10 -0400

CHICAGO - A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 minutes in two games and picked up his first career NHL point on an assist, but the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round.

Penguins set tone with 5-0 romp over Islanders

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:29:24 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The rookie scored. So did the enforcer. The Norris Trophy-candidate defenseman too. And the underrated forward in the midst of a career season did it twice.

Chicago, Pittsburgh plan NHL game at Soldier Field

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:39:56 -0400

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are heading outside again. Just not on New Year's Day this time.

Crosby out for Penguins playoff opener

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:54:07 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for a Stanley Cup without Sidney Crosby.