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Matt Calvert's first career playoff goal gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a badly needed boost. His second ended 4,493 days of futility for a franchise that is quickly morphing from laughingstock to something considerably more potent.
Bob Pompeani talked about the Penguins-Blue Jackets series with former Penguins defenseman Peter Taglianetti.
The Pens showed some good signs and some bad signs in Game 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the real key is that they came out of the game with a 1-0 series lead.
You could see it in the early moments of game one with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pens were tight and their play showed it. The weight of fans expecting a deep Stanley Cup run every year is something the players are aware of, and they aren't afraid to admit it.
Brandon Sutter scored on a wrist shot from the left circle 8:18 into the third period, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rally for a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Wednesday night.
The banners are hung, the CONSOL Energy Center is dressed in its Stanley Cup finest and the last-minute ticket shuffle is on.
Much like the fan base that has grown tired of meaningless games while waiting for the playoffs to being, Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen told Starkey and Mueller that he's ready for games that actually mean something.
The playoffs have arrived. It's that special time of year, where the world seems to stop when the puck is dropped.
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma joined "The Fan Morning Show" on Tuesday to preview the Penguins/Blue Jackets first round series.
His Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the playoffs – in fact, they're the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference – but Scott Ferrall doesn't feel too optimistic.
With the Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets set to meet each other in the first round of the NHL playoffs, Blue Jackets play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Rimer joined Starkey and Mueller to tell us everything we should know about the Pens first round opponent.
With the playoffs starting on Wednesday and the question marks that constantly surround Marc-Andre Fleury this time of year, the Pens announced they've recalled goalie Tomas Vokoun from his conditioning assignment in the AHL.
The regular season for the Pittsburgh Penguins has come to a close. Now, it's time for playoff hockey.
Don't mean to sound too harsh here, but close shouldn't be good enough this season for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tab Douglas and Stacy Kauffman previewed the Stanley Cup playoffs with Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Mark Streit beat Marc-Andre Fleury 2:10 into overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
Bob Pompeani looked ahead to the Stanley Cup playoffs with Kevin Allen of USA Today.
Police say Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone has been charged with DUI and possession of cocaine.
Jussi Jokinen scored in regulation and then got the game-winner in the shootout, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the playoff-bound Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
Out since suffering a stroke 10 weeks ago, Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang announced that he'll be making his return Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings.
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma met with the media after today's practice and had updates on two of the teams injured players.
The NHL regular season is coming to a close and after a few games on the road the Penguins head home to finish the final three games of the regular season at home.
It was about a week ago that Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma told the assembled media that he didn't believe in resting players heading into the playoffs despite his team not having much left to play for. But the message send last night against the Colorado Avalanche suggests something entirely different.
Two more players have been added to the Penguins' seemingly never-ending injury list.
Cody McCormick had a goal and an assist and Ilya Bryzgalov stopped all 20 shots he faced as the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 Saturday night.
A federal grand jury has indicted a man illegally residing in Pittsburgh on several charges, authorities say.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
A federal grand jury has indicted a man illegally residing in Pittsburgh on several charges, authorities say.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday, multiple Israeli official sources and a senior U.S. intelligence official told CBS News.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro slammed the Department of Homeland Security's plans to open immigration detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
We're checking back in with Daisy at the Polar Plunge where some of the people you will see at this year's Horror Realm Convention are taking the plunge for a good cause!
David and Heather find themselves in West Deer where they're visiting the Deer Creek Diner, the winner of PTL Diner Week, as voted on by the viewers!
This weekend, the documentary The Football Town, premieres and PTL sat down to talk with the producers and the Steelers about the film that highlights the game that means so much to Pittsburgh.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live at Acrisure Stadium where the Special Olympics of Western Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Polar Plunge!
The release of Scream 7 is today, and Mikey and David are having a lot of fun celebrating another chapter in the horror classic! They also take your questions, and much more!
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The 2028 Summer Games will feature squash for the first time, and Pittsburgh is a place Olympic hopefuls are gathering.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time.
Steelers president Art Rooney II said the new playing surface will be made with a different blend of grass than what has been used in the past.
The new uniforms will be used for the men's and women's teams along with the youth academy students.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mt. Lebanon, New Castle, and Shady Side Academy high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
As squash gets added to the 2028 Summer Olympics, those looking to potentially qualify gathered in Pittsburgh for the inaugural Steel City Open. KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood spoke with some of the athletes about the newest Olympic sport.
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.
