Blackhawks value jumps 26%: Forbes Nov 13, 2009
Other teams showing large gains in value included the (up 26 percent to No. 7 at $258 million); the Washington Capitals, with league's most valuable player Alexander Ovechkin (up 15 percent to No. 20 at $183 million); and the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins (up 14 percent to No. 11 at $222 million), Forbes said. The Blackhawks were 14th in the 2007-2008 season with a value $205 million. (Crain's Chicago Business)
GAME REPORT: Bruins 3, Penguins 0 Nov 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins - Boston Bruins Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Tim Thomas made 27 saves and notched his 14th career shutout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bruins: Dont call it a hot streak. Nov 11, 2009
Associated Press As the puck sits under his pad after a save, Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas looks behind him as Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal, left, and Bruins right wing Michael Ryder move in ... Take the sliding block Derek Morris made early in the third period, which not only made sure the Pittsburgh Penguins wouldn t tie the game, 1-1, but also set a scoring play in motion ... The Bruins still didn t have top-tier forwards Marc Savard or Milan Lucic, but the Stanley Cup champion... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Penguins fall after brutal trip Nov 11, 2009
The potent Pittsburgh Penguins aren t at full strength, and that hasn t helped their cause lately. However, they still have plenty of offensive talent up front. (Boston Globe)
Crosby pointless again as Pens fall Nov 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) tries to control the puck as Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, right, moves in during Tuesday's game. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thomas shuts down Crosby, Penguins in Bruins' 3-0 victory Nov 11, 2009
BOSTON (AP) knows too well to think that the Pittsburgh Penguins star's slump might be a long-term condition. "It's just one of those things where he's in a rut right now," Recchi, a former Penguins player, said Tuesday after getting his 900th career assist in the ' 3-0 victory against Pittsburgh. (USA Today -- Sports)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Nov 11, 2009
Tim Thomas made 27 saves and notched his 14th career shutout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden ... Tim Thomas made 27 saves and notched his 14th career shutout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Penguins president recovering after heart attack Nov 10, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse is recovering from a heart attack in San Jose, Calif ... Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse is recovering from a heart attack in San Jose, Calif. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Power rankings Nov 10, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins (2). 12-5-0 (24 pts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Krejci is now just aching to return Nov 10, 2009
Krejci is scheduled to return tonight when the Bruins play host to the defending Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden. It wasn t very good [last week] but I feel better now, said Krejci, who worked out off the ice Sunday. (Boston Globe)
* NHL: Sharks feast on Penguins Nov 9, 2009
San Jose netminder Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 shots for his 49th career shutout as the Sharks crushed the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 in an early season clash of NHL division leaders on Saturday. It starts with the goalie, Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle, who had a goal and an assist, told reporters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Arena building site is canvas for creativity Nov 9, 2009
"Early on with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the help of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, we all looked at developing a public art plan for the arena.". Largely funded by the Heinz Endowments, "Construction as Canvas" is the first display for the arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nabokov shuts out Penguins; Sharks dominate in 5-0 win Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Evgeni Nabokov stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the San Jose Sharks used a balanced attack to crush the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-0, at HP Pavilion. Joe Pavelski, Dan Boyle and Manny Malhotra each had a goal and an assist for the Sharks, who have won seven of eight and have at least a point in all eight of those contests. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sharks shut out Penguins in rout Nov 8, 2009
SAN JOSE Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby was held pointless for a fourth straight game for the fourth time in his career. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Pavelski scores in return from injured list to lead Sharks past Penguins 5-0 Nov 8, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Kunitz, left, watches as San Jose Sharks teammates Jamie McGinn, center, and Jed Ortmeyer celebrate McGinn's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif ... (AP) Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night. (FOX61, CT)
* Kings kill Penguins perfect road record Nov 7, 2009
The Los Angeles Kings rallied from a goal down to score four times in the third period and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Thursday. Anze Kopitar, the NHLs leading points scorer, opened the scoring in the first minute and then tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Penguins Notebook: Kennedy's all-out way backfires with injury Nov 7, 2009
Gus Ruelas Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) and Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) fight over the puck during the second period of a NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Adventurous punter whistling dixie after Yankees go doodle dandy Nov 6, 2009
TAB Sportsbet's Glenn Munsie said the bet involved Barcelona winning the Champions League (football) into the LA Lakers taking out the NBA (basketball) into the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL (ice hockey), with the New York Yankees winning baseball's World Series, the final leg. Good luck to the punter,'' Munsie said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
GAME REPORT: Kings 5, Penguins 2 Nov 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins - Los Angeles Kings Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kings 4 third-period goals sink Crosby, Pens Nov 6, 2009
Jarrett Stoll scored the go-ahead goal with 7:51 to play, and the Kings rallied for a four-goal third period in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Kopitar, the speedy NHL scoring leader, tied it with his second goal early in the third for the Kings, who improved to 6-0-2 in their last eight games for the clubs longest point streak since November 2000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jarrett Stoll, Anze Kopitar lead LA Kings' 3rd-period rally for 5-2 win over Pens Nov 6, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jay McKee (74) and left wing Matt Cooke celebrate a goal by center Jordan Staal (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES (AP) Jarrett Stoll scored the go-ahead goal with 7:51 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings roared from behind with a four-goal third period in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. (FOX61, CT)
History beckons as Series back in Bronx Nov 4, 2009
In fact, when the Pittsburgh Penguins just won at Detroit for the last Stanley Cup, they were the only major North American sports franchise since those Pirates to win a Game 7 on the road for a title. COMEBACK KIDS. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings Pens still No. 1, but Wings and Isles are making some noise. Nov 4, 2009
Sidney Crosby keeps Pittsburgh Penguins atop NHL Power Rankings - Allan Muir - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pens stay perfect on road with victory over Ducks Nov 4, 2009
(Sports Network) - Pascal Dupuis netted the game-winning goal midway through the third period, as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Anaheim Ducks, 4-3, at Honda Center. Alex Goligoski, Michael Rupp and Kris Letang also scored for the Penguins, who have won three of their last four games. (ABC 7 News, DC)
#19 Hockey Faces Niagara In Weekend Series Nov 4, 2009
The 2009 member of the Hockey East All-Conference Second Team was the 201st pick overall last season in the NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins who traded his rights to the San Jose Sharks. IRWIN FINDING HIS TOUCH Sophomore blueliner didn't just pick up where he left off his freshman campaign, he has carried his play to a whole new level to start the 2009-10 season. (Umassathletics.com)
Dupuis gets winner as Penguins hold off Ducks for record 7th straight road win Nov 4, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Cooke (24) collides with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank, right, as they fight for the puck during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif ... (AP) Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season, 4-3 over the last-place Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. (FOX61, CT)
Penguins hold off Ducks, win 7th straight on road Nov 4, 2009
AP Photo Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Cooke (24) collides with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank, right, as they fight for the puck during the first period of a NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif ... -- Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season, 4-3 over the last-place Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night ... Pascal Dupuis netted the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL Penguins tie road streak at the outset Nov 4, 2009
Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season, 4-3 over Anaheim on Tuesday night ... NHL / Penguins tie road streak at the outset Articles Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season, 4-3 over Anaheim on Tuesday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bad economy, bad team recordcausing pain for the Canes Nov 2, 2009
Despite last year s big playoff run to the Eastern Conference finals which ended at the hands of the eventual champion Pittsburgh Penguins the Hurricanes didn t raise their ticket prices for 2009-10. Although famed franchises such as Toronto, Montreal, Pittsburgh and the could afford to boost prices in the 5 percent to 8 percent range, the Canes weren t alone in standing pat due to the sluggish economy. (Triangle Business Journal)
Letters to the Magazine editor Nov 1, 2009
Your article neglected to mention my brother Robert McManama, Harvard class of 1973, who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He and another brother, George, Harvard class of 1970 and also a hockey player, were members of the cast of Love Story while at school. (Boston Globe)
Crosby caps Pens' rally with 'fluky'SO winner Oct 31, 2009
Jay Laprete / APSidney Crosby, left, and his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates are off to a 11-2-0 start after a shootoutvictory over Columbus on Friday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hurricanes can't shake the Blues Oct 30, 2009
Hurricanes can't shake the Blues - Sports - News ver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malkin to miss 2-3 weeks with shoulder strain Oct 30, 2009
Evgeni Malkin of Pittsburgh Penguins out two to three weeks with shoulder strain - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 4:14 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
Pujols: 'I want to be a Cardinal' Oct 30, 2009
Miscellany Malkin out with shoulder injury Evgeni Malkin, the NHL s leading scorer last season, will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for 2-3 weeks because of a strained right shoulder. The Russian star would miss seven games if he is out two weeks and 10 games if he is out three. (Boston Globe)
Crosby's hat trick sparks Pens' rout of Habs Oct 29, 2009
(Sports Network) - Sidney Crosby recorded his third career hat trick, and the Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the Montreal Canadiens, 6-1, at Mellon Arena. Chris Kunitz finished with a goal and three assists, while Bill Guerin added three helpers for Pittsburgh, which got back in the win column after having a seven-game win streak broken Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Man allegedly torches van after wild test drive Oct 29, 2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain will run in the torch relay Nov. 18 in Halifax and represent Canada in the Olympic hockey tournament. "The torch relay will pass through so many communities and hands on the way to Vancouver, and I'm privileged to be part of that special group," said Crosby, who is from Cole Harbor, Nova Scotia. (Fresno Bee)
GAME REPORT: Penguins 6, Canadiens 1 Oct 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Montreal Canadiens - Pittsburgh Penguins Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Sidney Crosby recorded his third career hat trick, and the Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the Montreal Canadiens, 6-1, at Mellon Arena. (USA Today -- Sports)
Crosbys hat trick sends Pens to 10th win Oct 29, 2009
Crosby had his third career hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins became the first NHL team to reach 10 victories this season, snapping the Montreal Canadiens four-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Wednesday night. A few hours later, Colorado also reached 10 wins, beating Calgary 3-2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Aces bring Gutierrez back home Oct 29, 2009
Gutierrez, a sixth-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004, practiced with the Aces on Wednesday and said he's psyched to be home. Gutierrez left Anchorage at 16 to play major-junior in the Western Hockey League and spent the next seven seasons Outside. (Anchorage Daily News)
AllanMuirNHL Power Rankings The Penguins are still on top, but will they miss Sergei Gonchar? Oct 28, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins hang on to top spot in Power Rankings - Allan Muir - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sidney Crosby to run in Olympic torch relay Oct 28, 2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain is to run in the torch relay Nov. 18 in Halifax. Other Canadian athletes scheduled to carry the torch include former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden, NBA star Steve Nash and golfer Stephen Ames. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Halloween Havoc: Weekend Hockey Series With Friars Oct 28, 2009
The 2009 member of the Hockey East All-Conference Second Team was the 201st pick overall last season in the NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins who traded his rights to the San Jose Sharks. GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY The 2009-10 UMass roster features players from 13 different states and Canadian provinces. (Umassathletics.com)
Penguins captain Crosby to carry Olympic torch Oct 28, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby to carry Olympic torch - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 3:39 PM ET. (ESPN -- NHL)
It is not Always the Yankees Oct 27, 2009
The NHL added a cap in 2005 after it lost an entire season due to a lockout, and though it is too soon to tell, in the first four seasons of play with it in place, no team has yet won the Cup twice (although the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins have met in the Stanley Cup Finals the last two seasons in a row, with the Wings winning in 2008 and the Penguins in 2009). Sustained Greatness. (Suite101.com)
Devils End Penguins' 7-game Winning Streak Oct 25, 2009
Washington - Nicklas Bergfors, Travis Zajac and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils snapped the Pittsburgh Penguins' winning streak at seven with a 4-1 victory Saturday night. Mark Fraser added his first career goal, and Martin Brodeur made 32 saves for the Devils, 5-0 on the road for the first time in team history. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crosby Scores Twice, Adds SO Winner Oct 24, 2009
Washington - Sidney Crosby scored twice in the third period and had the only goal in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a two-goal deficit to win their seventh straight game, 3-2 over the Florida Panthers on Friday night. Crosby had a power-play goal and a short-handed score in regulation, then beat Tomas Vokoun with a nifty deke in the shootout to help the Penguins improve to an NHL-best 9-1-0. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Coyotes hope wins will boost attendance Oct 24, 2009
Canadian sports network TSN ranks the Coyotes the third-best team in the NHL right now, behind only the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Fans at the Coyotes-Red Wings game also wanted to see the team offer more discounts and make lower-level seats less expensive in general. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Crosby carries Pens to 7th straight win Oct 24, 2009
Crosby had a power-play goal and a short-handed score in the third period, and had the only goal in a shootout to help the Pittsburgh Penguins win their seventh straight game, 3-2 over the Florida Panthers on Friday night. We struggled in the first half, but we were able to rebound, said Crosby, who has 407 career points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stunning rally: Coyotes win in OT Oct 23, 2009
It also gave the Coyotes wins over the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins and runner-up Red Wings (3-3-2). "It says they've got a lot of will to win, which is good," coach Dave Tippett said of the Coyotes' resiliency. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Penguins win 6th straight, top Blues 5-1 Oct 22, 2009
Daily Journal Online - Park Hills, MO. The defending Stanley Cup champions have depth, too. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Messier, Richter honored for service Oct 22, 2009
Penguins' Gonchar breaks wrist: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar, 35, will be out four to six weeks after breaking his left wrist in a game against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Bruins' Savard breaks foot: Boston Bruins scoring leader Marc Savard will miss four to six weeks with a broken left foot. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pens' Gonchar out with broken wrist Oct 22, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sergei Gonchar has broken wrist - ESPN ... The defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will be deprived of All-Star defenseman Sergei Gonchar for four to six weeks because of a broken left wristTags. (ESPN -- NHL)
Penguins lose Gonchar for 4-6 weeks Oct 22, 2009
NHL Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken left wrist, his third significant injury in slightly more than a year. Gonchar, who went into yesterday s games third in scoring among NHL defensemen with 8 points, missed the first 56 games of last season after undergoing left shoulder surgery. (Boston Globe)
Second potential buyer talks to Rangers Oct 22, 2009
The Official Site of the Texas Rangers. Pittsburgh attorney and investment group meet officials. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Coyotes set to clash with Red Wings Oct 22, 2009
A Coyotes victory would make them the first team to beat both Stanley Cup finalists - they handed the Pittsburgh Penguins (8-1) their only defeat earlier this season. "They have the ability to dictate games, so how you play against them as a group can say a lot about your play and how you're going to play together," Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Penguins lose Gonchar 4-6 weeks to broken wrist Oct 22, 2009
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman SergeiGonchar out 4 to 6 weeks - NHL - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Pens hammer Blues for sixth straight win Oct 21, 2009
(Sports Network) - Evgeni Malkin and Ruslan Fedotenko each scored a power-play goal, as the Pittsburgh Penguins flattened the St. Louis Blues, 5-1, at Mellon Arena. Matt Cooke registered a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who have displayed no signs of a Cup hangover, winning six straight games and eight of nine to start the season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
No Blues for Pens, who roll to 6th straight Oct 21, 2009
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins are showing theyre not just a top-heavy, star-laden team. The defending Stanley Cup champions have depth, too. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Holy Grail' coming to lakes area Oct 21, 2009
As a scout for the 2009 Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, Grillo will get one day with the "Holy Grail" of sports trophies Friday and he wants as many lakes area residents as possible to get a chance to experience a moment with it. In addition to spending time with Grillo and his family at MHC, the chalice will make three stops in which the public may take photos of the Cup or have their photo taken with it. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Whitney sizes up his latest career milestone Oct 21, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 21, 2009 02:00 AMModified Wed, Oct 21, 2009 12:27 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rangers owners meet potential buyer Oct 21, 2009
Greenberg also helped NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1999, which saved the franchise from relocation. Rangers owner Tom Hicks has expressed a willingness to sell part or all of the team. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
No letdown for Penguins in 7-1 start Oct 20, 2009
PITTSBURGH (AP) -There's been no post-Stanley Cup slump yet for the champion Pittsburgh Penguins. More like a Stanley Cup surge. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gonchar helps Pens beat Lightning to move to 7-1 Oct 18, 2009
PITTS 00003773 BURGH (AP) -The Pittsburgh Penguins are also using their defense to get off to a fast start to the season. Defenseman Sergei Gonchar had a goal and an assist, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 22 saves, and the team had 19 blocked shots in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Business of hockey: Issues to watch Oct 17, 2009
The offseason saga over the future of the Phoenix Coyotes has offset much of the momentum the NHL enjoyed after a magical Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. All signs suggest the Coyotes will remain in the desert, and the league will be left to operate and sell it. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Coyotes staff welcomes ruling to nix move Oct 17, 2009
The courtroom battle began at a time when the league should have been basking in a successful postseason highlighted by record ratings and the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup victory. Instead, it found itself inside and outside the courtroom defending its commitment to keeping a hockey team in Phoenix. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
