Kunitz's Double-OT Goal Sends Penguins Back To Stanley Cup Final
The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final.
Mike Hoffman scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night and force a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist and the resurgent Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Friday night to even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2.
The Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 23 shots for his second shutout of the playoffs and the Pittsburgh Penguins evened their Eastern Conference final against Ottawa with a 1-0 victory in Game 2 on Monday night.
Bryan Rust scored a pair of second-period goals and Matt Murray stopped 16 shots to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night to send the franchise to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2009.
Superstitions are nothing new in sports.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.
This story with the Pittsburgh Penguins' goaltenders just won't go away.
Ryan Callahan provided an early spark, Andrei Vasilevskiy made two big saves in the closing minutes to avoid a total third-period collapse and the Tampa Bay Lightning held on for a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Colin Dunlap is not going to deviate from his original course by saying that a split in Tampa in Games 3 and 4 would be just fine.
Sidney Crosby, Phil Kessel and Chris Kunitz scored third-period goals, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
Sidney Crosby beat Andrei Vasilevskiy from the circle 40 seconds into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Monday night to leave the Eastern Conference finals tied at a game apiece.
A longer Penguins' season means extra money for the City of Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Penguins move on to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday when the Tampa Bay Lightning come to CONSOL Energy Center.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Tampa Bay Lightning Friday at the CONSOL Energy Center for the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals.
With emotions dying down from the embarrassing Eastern Conference finals sweep at the hands of the Bruins, Starkey, Miller and Mueller welcomed in ROOT Sports Pens Analyst Bob Errey as they took a look back today and gave their grades for the season as a whole.
There's a dark cloud over the city this weekend as gloomy fans try to cope with the Penguins stunning Game 4 loss to the Boston Bruins Friday night, sweeping them unceremoniously from the playoffs.
Dan Bylsma must be terminated. No way around it.
Adam McQuaid scored early in the third period, Tuukka Rask posted his second shutout of the series, and the Boston Bruins swept their way to the Stanley Cup finals with a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night.
While Bruins defenseman Matt Bartkowski was growing up in Mount Lebanon, one of favorite Penguins players was another defenseman, Andrew Ference.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have their backs against the wall trailing 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 4 is tonight and a loss sends this loaded roster to an early summer.
Jarome Iginla was supposed to play the part of Raymond Borque in this Stanley Cup passion play.
With the Pens down three games to none in the Eastern Conference Finals, there is little optimism to go around, but Pens Analyst Bob Errey is one of the believers left that could see the Pens making a comeback.
Controversial Bruins Analyst Jack Edwards has often been critical of the Penguins for their play, but when it came to predicting the Eastern Conference Finals, admits he is surprised how things have turned out as the Bruins currently sit comfortable with a 3-0 series lead.
Peter Thatcher, Sandra Thatcher and their two kids, Noah and Layla, were killed in a crash in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Bob O'Connor died 20 years ago today, only eight months into his term as Pittsburgh's mayor.
Royce Moser made numerous Google searches, including "what does God say about murder," after allegedly killing PennWest student Karoline Heintz.
Millions of dollars in stolen property and counterfeit merchandise have been recovered in the past two years, the attorney general said.
A Pittsburgh-area Vietnam veteran who has a disability was hospitalized after trying to save his beloved dog from another dog that broke through a fence and killed it.
Royce Moser was in court after being accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, last month.
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Peter Thatcher, Sandra Thatcher and their two kids, Noah and Layla, were killed in a crash in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Bob O'Connor died 20 years ago today, only eight months into his term as Pittsburgh's mayor.
Royce Moser made numerous Google searches, including "what does God say about murder," after allegedly killing PennWest student Karoline Heintz.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
The National Aviary debuts its newest ambassadors, skunk sisters! They're asking for name suggestions.
Chef Crystal Baldwin with Giant Eagle shows Heather and David how to make a game day winning dish.
Robby Incmikoski heads to the Lernerville Speedway to get a preview of the Yinzer 100 N'at before races start.
It's September, so David and Heather are trying fall drinks for Taste It Tuesday.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Metal detectors and bag checks will be in place for all events at Gladiator Stadium and at the Middle/High School gymnasium.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
An organization in western Pennsylvania is helping families with costs that insurance won't cover for childhood cancer patients.
Robby visits Lernerville Speedway to learn about the inaugural Yinzer 100 N'At.
On today's 3 O'Clock Drop, we're talking about what room in your house is your favorite.
We're learning about how Dolly Parton's Imagination Library makes a difference for kids in Pittsburgh.
Talk the Talk: Sept. 1, 2026
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.