Shea-ved Ice: 5 Observations As Pens Extend Winning Streak To 5
With the the Penguins' 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday night, their winning streak stands at five.
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With the the Penguins' 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday night, their winning streak stands at five.
It took the Pittsburgh Penguins a few games to remember how to win, but since then, they look almost unbeatable.
Based on a small sample size but with careful consideration, here are 5 bold predictions for the rest of the NHL season.
Yes, there was a hockey game, yes the Penguins won, but that was not the big story of the night at CONSOL Energy Center. It was the great puck theft.
Center Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and set up another in the second period, center Sidney Crosby assisted on two early goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed back former coach Dan Bylsma by beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 Thursday night.
A young fan at Thursday night's Pittsburgh Penguins game ended up taking home some pretty nice gear after a man in the stands swiped a souvenir puck from him.
According to a group of ESPN analysts, Sidney Crosby is still the best hockey player in the world.
Despite an 0-3 start to the season, the Penguins have rallied to go 5-1 over their past six games. However, it's still too early to say everything is fine with the team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a couple of days off this week and they decided to have some fun.
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 33 shots, right winger Phil Kessel scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Wednesday night.
When expectations aren't being met, there's very little that a general manager of an NHL team can do to right the ship other than firing their head coach.
Goaltender Antti Niemi made 33 saves and the Dallas Stars dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time in 15 days, winning 4-1 Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
What a difference a week makes. After a dismal 0-3 start to the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have rattled off three straight wins.
According to the Pittsburgh Penguins' official Twitter page, Pascal Dupuis will return to the lineup against the Dallas Stars tonight.
CBS Local Sports spoke with Johannson about the surge in top-tier American players in the NHL and the push to grow the sport of hockey further in America.
Center Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal 1:21 into overtime, Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the season and the Pittsburgh Penguins came back from squandering a two-goal lead in the third period to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Penguins rode quick-strike goals in the first period by center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Olli Maatta to a 2-1 victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Right winger Daniel Sprong joined a small but elite group of 18-year-olds to score as a Pittsburgh rookie, center Evgeni Malkin also scored and Penguins finally won for the first time this season, beating the Ottawa Senators 2-0 Thursday night.
With the Penguins off to an 0-3 start and the offense barely producing, USA Today NHL Writer Kevin Allen joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about head coach Mike Johnston's job security.
A lot has gone wrong for the Pittsburgh Penguins to start the season. Casey Shea takes a look at the highs and lows of their first three games.
Gary Bettman and the NHL brass can feel free to hang a "Mission Accomplished" banner outside of the NHL offices in New York for the two biggest changes they made to the game this offseason.
Tomas Fleischmann scored early in the third period after Montreal twice couldn't hold leads created by Max Pacioretty goals, and the Canadiens finished off a sweep of a season-opening four-game road trip by beating the winless Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Tuesday night.
The Penguins will be handing out some pretty cool items throughout the season.
With the Penguins season ready to get under way Thursday night with a road game against the Dallas Stars, lets take a look at a season preview for the team.
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency.
After the Pennsylvania Insurance Department released proposals for healthcare rate increases, workers were in Harrisburg advocating for themselves and their patients.
Pittsburgh International Airport opened the first of four outside terraces on Wednesday, continuing its trendsetting reputation.
Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown.
Eight years after the fatal police shooting of Antwon Rose, a civil lawsuit is raising new questions.
A woman is accused of driving 117 mph on Route 28 while high on marijuana with two kids in the back seat.
A "violent" gang was dealt a "major blow" after 10 people were arrested in Ohio as part of an eight-month investigation, officials said.
About 24 hours after the Commercial Street Bridge was imploded, crews hit dynamite that had unknowingly failed to detonate, causing another explosion that sent workers running.
Sarosh Sheth, an Ohio State University student, was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light and crashed onto a sidewalk.
A man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle on West Barivista Drive in Penn Hills, authorities said.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Summertime activities can be physically demanding... luckily, fitness and health contributor Dr. Natalie has some simple stretches and tips to share to keep us on the move, pain-free!
Now it's time for Heather and David to reveal some of the stories they've never shared.
'Stories From A Stranger' is more than just a podcast...it's a collection of some of the most honest, heartfelt, and raw answers to simple questions. But today, PTL is listening to HIS story.
It's that season! The team has started arriving at Saint Vincent College...and so have we! Rich Walsh is live from the action.
Previewing Steeler's Training Camp! Plus...Whatcha Think Wednesday: Do you struggle with saying 'no' ?
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wednesday morning marked the beginning of the Steelers training camp for fans.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency. Crime, filth and a fire suppression system that doesn't work are putting hundreds of residents at mortal risk. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
After the Pennsylvania Insurance Department released proposals for healthcare rate increases, workers were in Harrisburg advocating for themselves and their patients.
Pittsburgh International Airport opened the first of four outside terraces on Wednesday, continuing its trend-setting reputation. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown. KDKA's Erika Stanish reports.
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.
