NHL Playoffs

Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights were the headliners of a wild opening night, with both Vegas and Montreal carrying the more tired legs than their opponents into the conference finals. That also means they were more experienced in this year’s playoffs. They leaned more on the experience than allowing the bumps and bruises they’ve...

Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors are starting to bubble up, and that’s only the second most interesting thing going on in the NHL right now. The Buffalo Sabres lost to Montreal by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Buffalo enjoyed a magical season, and their fans proved to be a gold standard for how to support...

It’s been roughly 7 hours since Cam York floated a puck from the blue line and brought the Penguins big three era to what might be its quiet end. That puck floated through the air as if it had eyes. It found its way to Silovs, kissed the post, and went into the net. The...

The Penguins Flyers Game 6 is happening because PPG Paints Arena refused to let this series die. I’ve been in that building for Stanley Cup Finals, Sid’s return from the concussion, and several other huge moments. Monday night was one of the loudest atmospheres I’ve ever experienced in that arena. The Penguins started the first...

In the most predictable move in NHL history, they finally released the schedule for round 1 last night around 1am Eastern Standard Time. Part of that decision was due to the dreadful Pacific Division being undecided until the conclusion of the game’s last night. Nevertheless, the first round is now official, and the matchups are...

The Crosby Ovechkin rivalry might be at an end. With the Penguins locked into their playoff spot, they played back-to-back games against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, who are fighting for their playoff livelihood. The Penguins played neither game with their full complement of players, each game saw at least five players “out” with injury...

Win and secure your spot. That is what is in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins today. They have put themselves in a spot where they completely control their destiny. From a season that began with expectations of Gavin McKenna to scoring at a franchise historical rate and having home ice in the first round. It...

What a weekend. Holy shit. A combined 14 goals were scored by the Pittsburgh Penguins against the reigning back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions. Those 14 goals put the Penguins in 2nd for goals scored in the entire league. That seems shocking to most, but I called this after watching training camp in person. I said on...

Six months ago, every single fan of the flightless birds would have been jumping up and down to have an extremely meaningful game on March 30th. Fast forward to that very date and Penguins fans are more puckered up than a child trying their first warhead. Huge is not nearly meaningful enough to describe the...

Its time for the Penguins to make the call to Murashov. In 2016, the Penguins had a number 81 on their third line. They had a couple of kids playing throughout the lineup. Sid and Geno were steering the ship. They also had a rookie goalie whose last name started with an M come in,...

Evgeni Malkin is back, but his team never wavered without him. His addition only helped ignite an already potent offense. During Geno’s five game suspension the Penguins went 2-1-2. Goals weren’t hard to come by during that stretch either. Three of those games were during the team’s most brutal road-trip. Before the season, people looked...

Spider-Man was wrong. Not anyone can wear the mask. Not anyone can wear the C for Canada either. They thought Connor McDavid could wear the C, they all forgot that he turns into an opossum at every single big moment. Game 7 in 2024 no points. Game 6 in 2025 no points. Gold medal game...

A day after the worst performance of the season, the Penguins traveled to Long Island to play one of their biggest games yet. The effort level was significantly better. The overall performance was significantly better than the night before too. Hell, the Penguins thoroughly outplayed the Islanders last night. Yet the Penguins ended up losing...

The Penguins played their worst game of the four-game road trip. Fortunately, they were playing the worst team in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks, and were able to hold them off to win 3-2. First, shoutout Stuuuuuuuuuu Skinner. What a freaking great performance. The Penguins were not great in this game. Stu stood on is...

I am in a dangerous situation. I have spoken about the Pens being back. However, I think they are more than back… they can go on a run. No one, except Colorado, scares me. I think all of America, and Canada, would have predicated a 6-2 win last night in Oilers vs. Penguins. Those that...

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player on the planet and Edmonton is wasting him. This isn’t about highlights or point totals, this is about prime years slipping away. He’s putting up numbers that would make most of the league blush. Over a thousand career points, multiple Art Ross trophies, multiple Hart trophies, Conn Smythe-level...