2014 Development Camp Reports by Eric Majeski (16-Jul-2014)
Eric Majeski (aka netwolf) is covering this year's Penguin Development Camp. To check out his Day 1-2 reports, go to Netwolf's Camp Reports.
Penguins fire Shero (16-May-2014)
The Penguins have fired GM Ray Shero. Despite earlier reports, Head Coach Dan Bylsma was not let go. The new GM will be responsible for making a decision on the entire coach staff.
Penguins season ends with 2-1 loss to Rangers in Game Seven (13-May-2014)
The Penguins lose 2-1 to the Rangers in Game Seven in front of 18,635 at CONSOL Energy Center. The Rangers completed their first-ever comeback from a three-games-to-one series deficit. Jussi Jokinen tied the game at one at the 4:15 mark of the second period but New York converted a power play 3:41 later. Pittsburgh outshot New York 36-20.
Penguins lose twice over the weekend to the Rangers (11-May-2014)
The Penguins lose twice over the weekend and now face a Game 7 on Tuesday night against the Rangers. On Friday night in Pittsburgh, the Rangers easily beat the Pens 5-1. Sunday night in New York, the Rangers forced Game 7 with their 3-1 win.
Penguins split first two games with the Rangers (4-May-2014)
The Penguins split the first two games in Pittsburgh with the Rangers. On Friday, the Penguins rebounded from a 2-0 first-period deficit but lost Game One 3-2 in overtime. On Sunday, Marc-Andre Fleury had a 22-save shutout as Pittsburgh won Game Two 3-0.
Round 2 Playoff Schedule (1-May-2014)
GAME 1: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, Fri May 2, 7:00pm ET, TV: NBCSN
GAME 2: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, Sun May 4, 7:30pm ET, TV: NBCSN
GAME 3: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, Mon May 5, 7:30pm ET, TV: NBCSN
GAME 4: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, Wed May 7, 7:30pm ET, TV: NBCSN
GAME 5: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, Fri May 9, TBD, TV: TBD *
GAME 6: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, Sun May 11, TBD, TV: TBD *
GAME 7: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, Tue May 13, TBD, TV: TBD *
* If necessary
Penguins close out series with a 4-3 win in Columbus (28-Apr-2014)
The Penguins get a hat-trick from Evgeni Malkin and win 4-3 to close out the series in front of 19,189 at Nationwide Arena. Pittsburgh had a 4-0 lead heading into the third as Brandon Sutter also added his third of the playoffs. Columbus made it interesting scoring three times in a 4:52 span of the third but the Pens held on for the series win. Brandon Sutter and Joe Vitale both left the game with injuries. The Penguins await the winner of the Flyers-Rangers series.
Penguins blow Game Four 4-3 in Columbus (23-Apr-2014)
The Penguins blow a three-goal first-period lead and lose 4-3 in overtime to Columbus in front of 18,970 at Nationwide Arena. Pittsburgh appeared to be on their way to a destruction of the Blue Jackets after scoring three times in the first 11:10 of the first period but Columbus chipped away with goals in each period including a horrific Marc-Andre Fleury misplay of the puck with under 30 seconds to go that led to the game-tying goal by Brandon Dubinsky. Fleury then gave up a long-range, unscreened shot at 2:49 of overtime to take the loss. He ended with a 42 save effort.
Penguins win Game Three 4-3 in Columbus (21-Apr-2014)
The Penguins overcome a third-period 3-1 deficit to defeat Columbus 4-3 in Game 3 in front of 19,148 at Nationwide Arena. Pittsburgh found themselves out-played and out-scored 2-0 near the end of the second period when Brooks Orpik scored with under two seconds to go in the period. The Blue Jackets restored their two-goal cushion at the 1:04 mark of the third but the Pens then scored three times in a 2:13 span on consecutive shots. Marc-Andre Fleury, after a shaky start, stopped 17 of 20 shots. All three games have been 4-3 finals with the winners coming back from two-goal deficits.
Penguins open playoffs with a 4-3 win over Columbus (16-Apr-2014)
The Penguins overcome a 3-1 deficit to defeat Columbus 4-3 in the opening game of the playoffs in front of 18,646 at CONSOL Energy Center. Jussi Jokinen, Beau Bennett, Matt Niskanen and Brent Sutter scored for Pittsburgh. Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves on 34 shots for the win.
Round 1 Playoff Schedule (14-Apr-2014)
GAME 1: Columbus at Pittsburgh, Wed April 16, 7:30pm ET, TV: NBCSN, ROOT
GAME 2: Columbus at Pittsburgh, Sat April 19, 7:00pm ET, TV: NBCSN, ROOT
GAME 3: Pittsburgh at Columbus, Mon April 21, 7:00pm ET, TV: NBCSN, ROOT
GAME 4: Pittsburgh at Columbus, Wed April 23, 7:00pm ET, TV: NBCSN, ROOT
GAME 5: Columbus at Pittsburgh, Sat April 26, TBD, TV: ROOT *
GAME 6: Pittsburgh at Columbus, Mon April 28, TBD, TV: ROOT *
GAME 7: Columbus at Pittsburgh, Wed April 30, TBD, TV: ROOT *
* If necessary
Penguins blank Caps 2-0 (12-Mar-2014)
The Penguins beat the Caps 2-0 to complete the season series sweep in front of 18,646 at CONSOL Energy Center. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 32 shots he faced for his fifth shutout of the season. Pittsburgh got goals from Jussi Jokinen and Sidney Crosby. The Pens have now won eight straight against Washington.
Pittsburgh Penguins March Practice Schedule (10-Mar-2014)
The Pittsburgh Penguins March 2014 Practice Schedule has been released at http://www.letsgopens.com/practice.php. The Penguins have four open practices at Southpointe in March.
Penguins beat Senators 2-1 in overtime (3-Feb-2014)
The Penguins get an overtime goal from James Neal and defeat Ottawa 2-1 in front of 18,579 at CONSOL Energy Center. The teams traded goals in the first period with Brian Gibbons tipping home a power play goal, his third goal of the season, at the 16:23 mark of the first period.
Pittsburgh Penguins February/Early March Practice Schedule (3-Feb-2014)
The Pittsburgh Penguins February / Early March 2014 Practice Schedule has been released at http://www.letsgopens.com/practice.php. The Penguins have no open practices at Southpointe in February and one in early March.
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