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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.

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.

Cook: Evgeni Malkin lives up to lofty standards

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

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

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.

Cook: Penguins' Tomas Vokoun excels in goal despite...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:27 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Crosby, Ovechkin, Tavares up for Hart Trophy

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:54:26 -0400

NEW YORK - Three top NHL players are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

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.

Crosby, Ovechkin, St. Louis finalists for Lindsay

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:28:57 -0400

TORONTO - Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis have been nominated as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.

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.

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.

5 Things to know for Friday in Pa. news

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:14:09 -0400

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Friday.

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.

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.

Cook: Playoffs could soothe Sidney Crosby's pain

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:03:34 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Islanders present and future now looking bright

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:45:22 -0400

SYOSSET, New York - Mark Streit is a rarity for the New York Islanders. The veteran defenseman is one of the few players, who when given the chance to go anywhere, actually chose to play on Long Island.