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08 May, 2018
Caps Eliminate Pens, Move on to East Finals
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Will Graves, Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A cathartic celebration 20
years in the making began with a poke of Evgeny Kuznetsov's stick. It
built as the puck that Kuznetsov tapped away from Sidney Crosby made its
way to Washington Capitals teammate Alexander Ovechkin.
It neared its crescendo as Ovechkin flipped
it back to Kuznetsov, who at this point had split two Penguins and was
streaking toward the Pittsburgh net. And it culminated jubilantly and
unexpectedly in the corner moments later, with the puck in the net and
Kuznetsov's teammates mobbing him after he ended two decades of
frustration with a flick of the Russian's wrist.
The ghosts of past playoff failures, many of
them at the hands of the Penguins, were gone. Dispatched over the course
of six games of grit and guile, the last a 2-1 overtime win in Game 6
on Monday night that gave Washington a 4-2 series victory and a spot in
the Eastern Conference finals against Tampa Bay.
"It's pretty emotional," Kuznetsov said after
his seventh goal of the playoffs 5:27 into overtime pushed the Capitals
into the NHL's final four for just the third time in franchise history.
"I don't really have a word for it."
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14 March, 2018
Rebuilding Rangers Look to Compete with Hot Penguins
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NEW YORK -- A pair of teams with decidedly different goals down the stretch will face off Wednesday night, when the New York Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden. Both teams head into Wednesday fresh off a win. The Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak Monday night by beating the visiting Carolina Hurricanes,…
12 December, 2017
Former D Zalapski Dies at 49
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Former NHL defenseman Zarley Zalapski, who was involved in one of the most lopsided trade deadline deals in league history, died on Tuesday. He was 49. The cause of death was not immediately known for Zalapski, who represented his native Canada in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. Zalapski was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins…
08 December, 2017
Penguins Prevail in OT vs. Isles
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PITTSBURGH -- His team had given up a two-goal lead in the third period and he was feeling some fatigue during a long shift in overtime, so Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick was relieved in more ways than one when he scored. Hunwick slipped the puck past the right skate of New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav…
06 December, 2017
NHL Roundup: Kings' Gaborik Scores 400th Goal
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LOS ANGELES -- Marian Gaborik scored two third-period goals, the second representing the 400th of his NHL career, and the Los Angeles Kings came from behind to win their sixth consecutive game, 5-2 over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
04 December, 2017
Penguins Vie for Fifth Straight Win, Host Rangers
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PITTSBURGH -- The Penguins and New York Rangers did not have quite as strong a start to the season as they wanted, but things have been looking up for the Metropolitan Division rivals headed into their game Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins (15-10-3) have won four straight, while the Rangers (14-10-2) are 7-3-0…
02 December, 2017
Crosby, Jarry Combine to Lift Penguins Past Sabres
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist and Tristan Jarry made 34 saves to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Tom Kuhnhackl, Jake Guentzel and Patric Hornqvist also scored for Pittsburgh (14-10-3). It was the first career shutout for Jarry, who is replacing…
24 November, 2017
Pastrnak's Tally Sends Bruins Past Penguins
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BOSTON -- David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 5:06 into the third period, giving the Boston Bruins their fourth straight win, a 4-3 decision over the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Pastrnak took a long pass from Riley Nash between two defenders and went in and beat Matt Murray for his 11th goal of the season.…
23 November, 2017
Boeser, Canucks Power Past Pens
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PITTSBURGH -- Brock Boeser scored twice to keep his hot streak alive and former Pittsburgh defenseman Derrick Pouliot netted the winner Wednesday night as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Penguins 5-2 at PPG Paints Arena. Boeser has six goals, seven points in five-game point streak. Pouliot, a 2012 first-round draft pick who never panned out with…
17 November, 2017
Penguins Beat Senators in Eastern Conference Finals Rematch
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OTTAWA -- The Pittsburgh Penguins scored twice in the second period then held on to defeat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 in a rematch of last spring's Eastern Conference finalists at Canadian Tire Centre. Patric Hornqvist, Jake Guentzel and Riley Sheehan scored for the Penguins (11-7-3). Jean-Gabriel Pageau replied for the Senators (8-4-5). Matt Murray made 21…
08 November, 2017
Penguins Beat Coyotes for Fifth Straight Home Win
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PITTSBURGH -- Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel each had a goal and two assists Tuesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 at PPG Paints Arena. Justin Schultz also scored for the Penguins (9-6-2), who held on after taking a 2-0 lead in the opening 3 1/2 minutes. Pittsburgh has won five straight…
03 November, 2017
Giordano, Smith Lead Flames Past Penguins
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CALGARY, Alberta -- Mark Giordano scored at 2:19 of overtime to lead the Calgary Flames to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. Giordano took a pass from Matthew Tkachuk and wired a shot to the top corner past Pittsburgh goalie Tristan Jarry, who was making just his second NHL…
02 November, 2017
Penguins Power Past Struggling Oilers
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EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers entered Wednesday's game with the second-worst penalty-killing record in the NHL. They are also the NHL's lowest-scoring team. Everything went to script in a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
30 October, 2017
NHL Roundup: Wheeler's Hat Trick Fuels Jets
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Blake Wheeler scored a hat trick in less than five minutes of the first period and the Winnipeg Jets broke out to a five-goal lead in the first 20 minutes to hand the Pittsburgh Penguins a 7-1 defeat Sunday night at Bell MTS Place.
27 September, 2017
Penguins Coach Says White House Visit not a Statement
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Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan on Wednesday defended his organization's decision to visit the White House, but noted that it did not serve as a sign that the team has chosen a side in the debate that pits President Donald Trump and NFL players who protest during the national anthem. "I think there appears to be…
24 September, 2017
Stanley Cup Champion Penguins Will Visit White House
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The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will visit with President Donald Trump at the White House sometime this year, the team announced Sunday. "The Pittsburgh Penguins respect the institution of the Office of the President, and the long tradition of championship teams visiting the White House," the statement read. "We attended White House ceremonies after previous…
01 September, 2017
Hockey Player Has Baby Baptized Right in the Stanley Cup
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Three-week-old Brecken Archibald gets baptized out of hockey's Holy Grail (Brainerd, MN) #stanleycup @penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/kE6EewxDi6- Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) August 30, 2017 You have probably already seen your fair share of whacky gender reveal pranks and breathtaking marriage proposals – but what about cool baptism stories? 3-week-old Brecken Archibald was given one of the greatest…
16 August, 2017
Wild Sign Minnesota Native Cullen
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The Minnesota Wild signed free agent center Matt Cullen, who decided to return for a 20th NHL season after winning back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The deal is a one-year, $1 million contract plus $700,000 in potential performance bonuses, the Wild announced Wednesday. The 40-year-old Minnesota native and former St. Cloud State standout…
27 June, 2017
For Pete's Sake: The Podcast Episode 15 - 2017.06.13 - NBA/NHL Finals Recap, SJW's Target Jerry Remy, and No Kap in Seattle
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June 27, 2017
The Monday Morning Quarterback
The latest episode of For Pete’s Sake: The Podcast is now available on iTunes, TuneIn, Soundcloud, Internet Archiver, Podomatic, For Pete's Sake, and right here at The Monday Morning Quarterback!
In episode 15 of For Pete’s Sake: The Podcast, Pete Solari wraps up the NBA season by taking a look at the Warriors’ Kevin Durant and how he stacks up with LeBron. Also, in the age of “super teams”, Pete will compare the present day Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James’ Miami Heat teams of the past, and explain why none of this is good for basketball. Over in the NHL, the playoffs were far more exciting than their NBA counterpart. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won back-to-back Stanley Cups. Sidney Crosby is officially the best player in the world. And why the Pens’ success should discourage every New York Rangers Fan. With the NBA and NHL seasons now in the rear-view, it’s time to start talkin’ baseball, like Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy’s controversial comments about foreign born players and their translators, and how this triggered the PC police. Finally, Pete gives an update on the ongoing Colin Kaepernick saga. The Seahawks have opted not to sign the embattled quarterback. We’ll examine why, what’s next for Kaepernick, and how the media is overreacting. All this and more on episode 15 of For Pete’s Sake.
In episode 15 of For Pete’s Sake: The Podcast, Pete Solari wraps up the NBA season by taking a look at the Warriors’ Kevin Durant and how he stacks up with LeBron. Also, in the age of “super teams”, Pete will compare the present day Golden State Warriors, with LeBron James’ Miami Heat teams of the past, and explain why none of this is good for basketball. Over in the NHL, the playoffs were far more exciting than their NBA counterpart. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won back-to-back Stanley Cups. Sidney Crosby is officially the best player in the world. And why the Pens’ success should discourage every New York Rangers Fan. With the NBA and NHL seasons now in the rear-view, it’s time to start talkin’ baseball, like Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy’s controversial comments about foreign born players and their translators, and how this triggered the PC police. Finally, Pete gives an update on the ongoing Colin Kaepernick saga. The Seahawks have opted not to sign the embattled quarterback. We’ll examine why, what’s next for Kaepernick, and how the media is overreacting. All this and more on episode 15 of For Pete’s Sake.
12 June, 2017
Penguins' Fleury Relinquishes No-Movement Clause
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has waived his no-movement clause for the upcoming expansion draft, multiple outlets reported Monday. Each team has to expose one goaltender to the Vegas Golden Knights, with the Penguins electing to protect the 23-year-old Matt Murray. Fleury's no-movement clause allows him to be traded to 18 teams. Should Pittsburgh trade the…
Penguins Travel Tough Road for Back-to-Back Stanley Cups
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Winning one Stanley Cup is hard. Winning two in a row is almost impossible, underscored by the fact that the Pittsburgh Penguins are the first to accomplish the feat since the Detroit Red Wings did so in 1998. And doing it the way Pittsburgh did it? Well, that's a road no NHL team…
Penguins Early Favorites to Win Stanley Cup in 2018
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The Pittsburgh Penguins barely had started their celebration for winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship before Las Vegas tabbed them as favorites to capture their fifth time in franchise history in 2017-18. The Penguins became the NHL's first repeat champions in 19 years on Sunday when they posted a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators…
Penguins' Bonino Played Through Broken Leg in Game 2
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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino admitted he played through a broken leg during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Bonino sustained the injury after he was on the receiving end of a slapshot from Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban in the first period. Bonino returned to play in the second and third periods, finishing the…
Challengers Line Up to Prevent Penguins Three-Peat
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A repeat Stanley Cup champion for the first time since the Detroit Red Wings accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. Can the Pittsburgh Penguins, owners of back-to-back titles after vanquishing the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Final, make it a three-peat in 2018? It's certainly possible, even if the Penguins lose goalie Marc-Andre Fleury…
Penguins Blank Predators, Repeat as Stanley Cup Champs
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Stanley Cup is going back to Pittsburgh. Former Nashville forward Patric Hornqvist broke a scoreless tie at 18:25 of the third period Sunday night as the Penguins successfully defended their Stanley Cup championship with a 2-0 victory over the Predators in Game 6 of the Final at Bridgestone Arena. It was the…
11 June, 2017
Predators Hope to Have D Ellis for Game 6
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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis, who played less than 11 minutes before suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday night's 6-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, was on the ice skating alone in the morning ahead of Sunday night's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Facing elimination, the Predators are hoping Ellis will be able to…
10 June, 2017
Pens Vie for Stanley Cup Repeat in Game 6 vs. Predators
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There are coaches who will tell you that a playoff series doesn't truly start until the road team wins a game. In the case of the Stanley Cup Final, the first road win will spell the end of the series. The defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins can become the first team to repeat since Detroit in 1998…
09 June, 2017
Predators C Sissons Eligible to Play in Game 6
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The NHL announced Friday the league will not suspend Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons for the match penalty assessed to him, and he will be allowed to play in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Sissons cross-checked Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta's face inside the final minute of the Predators' 6-0 loss in Game 5 on…
08 June, 2017
Penguins on Brink of Repeat After Blowout Win
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins scored early, often and seemingly at will Thursday night in a 6-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins, with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, are a win away from raising the Cup for the second year…
Penguins G Murray to Start Game 5 vs. Predators
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Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan confirmed that Matt Murray will be the team's starting goaltender for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena. Sullivan announced the decision following the morning skate on Thursday by simply stating Murray's name when asked on the identity of his starter. Murray allowed eight goals…
07 June, 2017
Stanley Cup Final Notebook: Script has Flipped
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PITTSBURGH -- The script has flipped when it comes to goaltenders Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators and Matt Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins. As the two clubs get set for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, social media and some mainstream media members have cast a long look…
Penguins Host Predators in Pivotal Game 5
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PITTSBURGH -- In simple terms, the Nashville Predators want to break serve with a road win while the Pittsburgh Penguins want to break a two-game losing streak. It's the Stanley Cup Final, however, and there's usually not much that is simple when the NHL season reaches this point. After the Penguins won Games 1 and 2…
06 June, 2017
Gaudreau's Goal Helps Predators Draw Level in Final
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville Predators rookie Frederick Gaudreau has no problem performing on hockey's biggest stage. The 23-year-old undrafted free agent hadn't scored an NHL goal before the start of the Stanley Cup Final. However, Gaudreau scored his second straight game-winning goal -- and third goal of the Final -- on Monday to pace the Predators…
05 June, 2017
Laviolette Asks Fans to Stop Throwing Catfish on Ice
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Like any good fisherman, Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette doesn't want to think about the big one that got away -- and he reminded the team's fans of that point. Hours before the Predators were set to host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Laviolette on Monday asked Nashville fans to…
Fans Score Free Stanley Cup Tickets when Stranger Who Dials Wrong Number
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This lucky couple was fortunate enough to be the accidental recipients of free Stanley Cup Final tickets after a stranger dialed their number instead of someone else's. Though Amy Santora and her husband are big hockey fans, they haven't been to a game in 22 years. Then, an hour before Game 2 of the Pittsburgh Penguins…
04 June, 2017
Penguins Look to get Top Guns Involved Against Predators
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan maintained a calm veneer as he answered the question, but there was an edge inside his words Saturday night when asked about being outplayed for most of the first three games of the Stanley Cup Finals by the Nashville Predators. "We've been outplayed in stretches, you know," he…
03 June, 2017
Predators Erupt in Game 3, Claw Back in Cup Final
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban guaranteed a win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night after the Pittsburgh Penguins established a 2-0 lead in the series. Subban doubled down on his prediction Thursday back in Nashville. He and the Predators backed up his words Saturday night, marrying a clear…
Preds Stick with Renne in Goal in Game 3
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Despite rocky performances in his last two starts, Pekka Rinne will be in goal Saturday night when the Nashville Predators host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Although Nashville coach Peter Laviolette did not make an official announcement on his starting goaltender, the Tennessean reported that Rinne was in net at…
01 June, 2017
Predators' Laviolette Tight-Lipped on Game 3 Starting Goalie
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Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette on Thursday declined to specify whether franchise goaltender Pekka Rinne will start in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins. That doesn't mean that backup Juuse Saros will start Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena after he replaced Rinne in the third period of Wednesday's Game 2 for…
31 May, 2017
Penguins Explode in Third, Take 2-0 Series Lead on Preds
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PITTSBURGH -- Rookie Jake Guentzel scored twice to increase his playoffs-leading goal total to 12 and the Pittsburgh Penguins erupted for three goals early in the third period Wednesday night in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena. The defending champion Penguins own a…
Neither Penguins Nor Predators Happy Heading into Game 2
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PITTSBURGH -- It's normal for a playoff series to gain context over the first game or two or three. You can probably throw that out the window with the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators, who meet Wednesday in Game 2 at PPG Paints Arena. After what happened in the series opener,…
