
Devils at Penguins – 03-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAMEl1wZ05sD6yw -Greetings from a cool, clear sunny day in Pittsburgh. Consol Energy Center: -Hall of fame defensemen are in style tonight … See the article here

Welcome back Comrie – 03-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins lose one center (presumably) and get one right back. … Continued here

Gameday 75 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN,NHLN-US Another absolutely huge game for the Pens. A loss tonight would essentially reverse everything they accomplished last night, as the Pens would be four points behind Philly with only seven games left to play. A win would put them only two points back. … Continued here

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Increasing “optimism” that Crosby’s progressing towards a return for the post-season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby is into day 11 of his on-ice skating routine and things remain the status quo on Crosby’s intention to return this season. Crosby who has intensified his on and off ice workouts this week, is said to be progressing at an accelerated pace and is skating extremely hard, while looking very sharp in … Follow this link
Puck Headlines: NHL’s most injured teams; NCAA hockey primers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Katie Couric leaps on the bandwagon takes in the New York … Continue reading → … Visit link

Mike Comrie: Duffman Returns to the Penguins Lineup Tonight Source: Bleacher Report
Mike Comrie is set to return to the lineup tonight after a long absence dating back to November. Early in the season on October 9th, Comrie injured his hip in the Penguins ‘ second regular season game. Comrie’s hip injury hampered his play and he eventually was re-injured, putting him out of the lineup in November and forcing him to undergo surgery on December 29th … Continued here

AHL Gameday 70 – Binghamton Senators Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Goaltender Patrick Killeen has been called up from Wheeling (ECHL), and will back-up John Curry tonight. D-man prospect Joe Rogalski has been signed to an amateur try-out conract (25 games) … See more here

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 13 (3/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 13 of the Starkist Shootout series. Beaver A+ Black takes on North Pittsburgh Wildcats 2 A+ Black. Originally aired in-game March 20th, 2011 … To see video click here

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 14 (3/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 14 of the Starkist Shootout series. North Pittsburgh Pee Wee 4 takes on North Pittsburgh Pee Wee A+ Gold. … Click here to view video

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep24 Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 24 airs on Saturday morning at 10:30 on FSN Pittsburgh. … View video here

On Comeback Trail, Crosby Back to Making Highlights Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby didn’t talk, and maybe it wasn’t necessary that he did. His workout Friday was telling enough. Especially considering the form he displayed in a highlight-reel move that saw him to his backhand and roof a puck past No. … Read more here
Sidney Crosby Destroys A Water Bottle At Practice Source: The Pensblog
From Pens.com …. This pretty awesome. It is safe to say Crosby is taking out his frustrations on water bottles … Continue reading here

March 25th Is An Interesting Date For Marc-Andre Fleury Source: The Pensblog
If Marc-Andre Fleury plays tonight, there is a good chance he'll pitch a shutout. … See more here
Comrie returns to Penguins lineup tonight Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Mike Comrie will return to the lineup tonight for a game against the New Jersey Devils at Consol Energy Center … Excerpt from
Penguins to Hold Annual Awards Ceremony Before Sunday’s Game vs. Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold their annual awards ceremony before Sunday’s game against the Florida Panthers at CONSOL Energy Center. Fans are asked to be in their seats for the ceremony at 1 p.m … Link

Video: Game-Day: Brooks Orpik (3/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Brad Thiessen (3/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Eric Tangradi (3/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … See video here
Mike Comrie Returns Tonight Source: The Pensblog
According to the Penguins website, Mike Comrie will play tonight . (You have no idea how badly we've wanted to post that .gif again.) Hilary Duff jokes aside, we're actually looking forward to Comrie's return. We had high hopes for him when he signed with the team and he had an excellent preseason. … See the rest here
Forward Mike Comrie back for Pens tonight Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins forward Mike Comrie will play tonight against the New Jersey Devils at Consol Energy Center. Comrie hasn’t played since Nov. 24 because of a hip that required surgery. … More
Pre-Game Buzz: Comrie to make return to lineup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New Jersey (34-35-4, 72pts) @ Pittsburgh (43-23-8, 94pts) — Mike Comrie will be in the lineup tonight vs the New Jersey Devils, head coach Dan Bylsma said during today’s media session. Comrie will replace Dustin Jeffrey in the lineup … See the article here
Thoughts on potential opportunity opening up for Comrie; Lovejoy leaping Engelland? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Tidbits — Penguins forward Mike Comrie who is recovering from hip surgery, knows that the odds of him getting a true shot of getting back into the lineup are slim. He hinted to that on Wednesday, following practice at Southpointe. … Continue reading here
Pittsburgh is Special to Hall of Famer Emrick Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh has a special place in the heart of Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick, as he started his reporting career in the press box at Civic Arena. Emrick covered the Penguins for the Beaver County Times before jumping i… … Continued here

@pghpenguins: #Pens captain Sidney Crosby skated for about 30 minutes at CONSOL Energy Center this morning. – http://twitpic.com/4d48ud
Penguins Report: Game Day vs. New Jersey Source: penguins.nhl.com
Comrie and Fleury in, no update on Jeffrey (11:28 AM). 11:44 AM: Pens pics… Thiessen Orpik (left) Bylsma (right) Godard (right) Engelland (left); Conner (right) Dupuis (left) 11:28 AM: Pens … … More here

About the Devils – 03-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Anyone Missing Evgeni Malkin, a Pens Star Not Named Sidney? Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin could be one of the best skaters in the world, but since he joined the NHL and arrivedin Pittsburgh , he’s always been second-best to another superstar name, Sidney Crosby . … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 03-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Our guys keep playing. … See the rest here

Video: Exclusive: Sidney Crosby Practice (3/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby takes to the CONSOL Center ice this morning before today’s morning pre-game skate. … Watch video here

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Fan Guide vs. New Jersey Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Friday, March 25 for the Penguins’ 7:00 pm game against the New Jersey Devils, here are some key points of information: Doors will open at 5:45 pm for the 7:00 pm start The… … More here
Magic Number is 3 Source: The Pensblog
The Pens have wiped out every other team currently out of the playoffs except for Carolina. Toronto and Atlanta can only get to 92 points, and the Pens have eclipsed that … The rest is here

RECAP: What About MAF. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
In case you haven't noticed, Marc-Andre Fleury is the Penguins' MVP this year, and the Penguins will go as far as MAF wants to take them, even if a certain captain returns to the lineup. With a depleted group of scorers, MAF's margin of error has been thinner than the envelope Flyers fans' GEDs come in, and look where he's taken them thus far. And what did this game teach everyone? Pretty much that the Pens ain't messing around. Sure, it was a shootout, and there are no shootouts in the playoffs. But the simple fact that this game went to overtime means these teams are even. Adding Chris Pronger to the Flyers lineup really doesn't affect much, since this isn't 2006. All the national analysts like Barry Melrose are saying Philly is the team to beat in the East. Yikes. No clue how the Flyers are leading the East. All you'll hear from the Philly side and national media side is “What About Bob?” Bob is the nickname that Flyers fans bestowed upon Sergei Bobrovsky because. … See the article here

The Morning Skate: 3/25 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Excerpt from
Penguins beat Flyers 2-1 in SO on Kunitz’s goal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Battered by injury and suspension, the Penguins are still fighting for first. Even without injured stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, they might nab the top spot in the Atlantic Division. … Link
Ex-Senators struggle on their new teams (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
With Erik Condra, Colin Greening, Francis Lessard, Marek Svatos, David Hale and Craig Anderson now serving as everyday players for the Ottawa Senators, its time to check in on the players they replaced. Theres a reason you havent heard much about them. … Read more

Penguins gain point on Flyers with 2-1 shootout win Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — OK, so maybe this wasn’t exactly how the Penguins would have scripted this game. … The rest is here
Former Penguins player shares his story Source: Tribune-Review
Dave Hannan made a living as a physical hockey player in the NHL for 16 years, including seven with the Penguins. When he reached the age of 37, his body couldn’t take it anymore and he retired. … See the rest here
Flyers: Long suspension justified for Cooke’s hit Source: Tribune-Review
The Flyers historically are sympathetic to players creating controversy. The occasional cheap shot here and goon there has always been part of Flyers’ lore. … Continue reading here
Penguins top Flyers in shootout, earn crucial extra point Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz capped a dramatic 2-1 shootout win and a dominant performance as the Penguins earned a well-deserved two points. … Read this article
NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Coach Jacques Martin says he didn't expect his Canadiens to come out fighting to avenge Max Pacioretty's injury — he just wanted them to win the game. … View post
Thursday’s Three Stars: Kings edge Sharks; Bryz blanks Blue Jackets (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings Brown scored both of his goals on the power play as the Kings fought off the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in the shootout … Read more

Desperate Devils still chasing ‘unbelievable’ goal Source: Post Gazette
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Patrik Elias is the New Jersey Devils’ all-time leading scorer, a graceful, gritty winger with 330 career goals, two Stanley Cup rings and NHL All-Star appearances. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Penalty-killing has chance set franchise mark Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — The Penguins have had the best penalty-killing in the NHL for much of this season. Might even turn out to be the finest in franchise history. The Penguins entered their game Thursday against Philadelphia with a kill rate of 85.9 percent, tying Los Angeles and Washington for the top spot in the league … Go here to read the rest
Pens to sign D-prospect Rogalski Source: The Pensblog
According to JB of the Penguins Insider , the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are due to sign defenseman prospect Joe Rogalski to an ATO. Rogalski was Pittsburgh's 6th round pick (152nd) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft … Follow this link
Kunitz SO goal gives Penguins win over Flyers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Battered by injury and suspension, the Penguins are still fighting for first. … Read this article

Notebook: Closing the Gap Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA – The Penguins have had one major goal during the final run of the regular season, and that is to catch cross-state rival Philadelphia for the Atlantic Division crown and possibly the Eastern Conference title. .rou… … Read more here

Aftermath: Penguins 2, Flyers 1 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Post-Game Wrapup: Pens impressive in 2-1 shootout win vs Flyers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – Philadelphia 1 (SO) — Tyler Kennedy (18) scored in regulation and Chris Kunitz netted the game winning goal in the 4th round of the shootout, leading Pittsburgh (43-23-8, 94 pts) to a 2-1 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers (44-19-10, 98 pts) on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Marc Andre … See the article here

Penguins beat Flyers in shootout, 2-1 Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — The Penguins took a small step toward catching Philadelphia in the race for first place in the Atlantic Division with a 2-1 shootout victory against the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. … Read more
Pens win, gain a point on Philly Source: The Pensblog
Philly played the third like they were playing for the point. Overtime was intense. … Read this article
THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Flyers, 1-1 Jeffrey Hurt Source: The Pensblog
Cy running wild in Philly. Pens had tons of chances … More here
SECOND PERIOD THREAD: Flyers up 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
The Flyers scored a “goal,” so they are up 1-0. Pens have the bulk of a PP chance waiting for them at the start of the second. … More here
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Penguins at Flyers – 03-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -The Penguins starters are Tyler Kennedy, Chris Kunitz, Jordan Staal, Paul Martin, Zbynek Michalek and Marc-Andre Fleury. … Continued here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (03/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang speaks with reporters following the Penguins 2-1 shootout win against Philadelphia. … To see video click here

Video: Penguins vs. Flyers Shootout – 3/24 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire shootout between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers from March 24, 2011. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (03/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz speaks with reporters following the Penguins 2-1 shootout win against Philadelphia. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (03/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with reporters following the Penguins 2-1 shootout win against Philadelphia. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (03/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal speaks with reporters following the Penguins 2-1 shootout win against Philadelphia. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (03/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with reporters following the Penguins 2-1 shootout win against Philadelphia. … Click here to view video