Kessel Scores Winner To Lift Pens Over Oilers 2-1
Phil Kessel broke a tie midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Friday night for their sixth win in a row.
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Phil Kessel broke a tie midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Friday night for their sixth win in a row.
The Penguins have announced that Pascal Dupuis will not be in the lineup tonight against the Edmonton Oilers.
Sidney Crosby is off to a slow start this year with just two goals but you can count his former teammate Colby Armstrong amongst those who aren't worried.
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.
More than 200 apartments are expected to come to downtown Pittsburgh as three historic buildings will soon be converted to housing.
While an exact timeline has not been provided, the superintendent said he is happy with the progress that has been made.
A suspect was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing another man after an argument on a bus turned physical.
Antonio Brown was facing a second-degree attempted murder charge following a shooting in Miami last year.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
A man has been charged with raping and murdering a 20-year-old Pennsylvania woman more than two decades ago, the attorney general announced on Monday.
More than 200 apartments are expected to come to downtown Pittsburgh as three historic buildings will soon be converted to housing.
The Beaver County district attorney is pushing back after a group that aims to expose alleged child predators accused him of refusing to file charges.
While an exact timeline has not been provided, the superintendent said he is happy with the progress that has been made.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
As online threats continue to evolve, Community College of Beaver County is helping students turn curiosity into careers and preparing the next generation to protect us in the digital age.
Broadway performer Alex Finke, the star of City Theatre's acclaimed one-woman musical In Clay, stops by PTL for a special performance. Inspired by the life of artist Marie-Berthe Cazin, the production tells the story of a woman rediscovering her voice, and Finke shares a moving song from the show.
The star and director of City Theatre's powerful one-woman musical In Clay join PTL to share the remarkable true story behind the production. The show shines a spotlight on Marie-Berthe Cazin, a talented French ceramic artist whose work and legacy were long overshadowed by that of her renowned husband, sculptor and ceramicist Jean-Marie Michel Cazin.
Garden Guru Doug Oster stopped by to share why the fall season is the best time to plant!
Daisy Jade is getting a sneak peek at a concert that three Pittsburgh arts organizations have joined together to provide.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
The forfeits come just over one week after head coach Brian Tarrant was suspended for the rest of the season for violations of WPIAL rules.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
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.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
A new redevelopment project in downtown Pittsburgh will convert 3 historic buildings into affordable housing. KDKA's Josh Taylor has the details.
On Wednesday morning, the country superstar officially announced that his Farm Tour show in Westmoreland County has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
While an exact timeline has not been provided, the superintendent said he is happy with the progress that has been made. KDKA's Chris DeRose has the latest details.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The fire happened at a home along Wilson Drive in Penn Hills on Tuesday night and left one woman dead. KDKA's Jessica Riley spoke with the family.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
