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As Crosby leads Pens, don’t forget about No. 71

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 04/19/2018 The Penguins opened their 2018 postseason in the most Penguins-way possible: With an offensive barrage. Pittsburgh rolled rival Philadelphia Flyers on April 11, producing a 7-0 final score more evocative of a low-scoring football game than a playoff hockey match. During the wild night at PPG Paints Arena, Sidney Crosby, to the surprise of absolutely no one, was the … Continue reading As Crosby leads Pens, don’t forget about No. 71

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Predicting the NHL’s first round outcomes

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 04/12/2018 Despite the winter-like conditions in Pittsburgh, the city is about to heat up as the Penguins prepare for another playoff run. However, the Pens will have to overcome a fair share of obstacles if they want to three-peat at Stanley Cup champs. With Marc-Andre Fleury now in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh lacks the elite goalie depth that proved crucial in … Continue reading Predicting the NHL’s first round outcomes

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NHL Preview: Installment 1 of 2

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 09/28/17 For the first time since 2000, the NHL will welcome a new club into the league this season as the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas’ first major professional sports franchise, makes its debut. The Golden Knights will join the league looking to compete in its inaugural season, as General Manager George McPhee equally crafted his team with talent and … Continue reading NHL Preview: Installment 1 of 2

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Pens accept invite to White House, disappoint fans

By Duke Staff 9/28/17 On Sept. 24, the Pittsburgh Penguins officially announced that they will be joining President Donald Trump for a ceremony at the White House in honor of the team’s fifth Stanley Cup Championship, which it won back in June. The acceptance of the invitation came immediately after National Football League players were criticized by Trump for taking a knee during the national … Continue reading Pens accept invite to White House, disappoint fans

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Back-to-back champs destined for more – but savor the present

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor At any given point during the Mike Johnston era, how many of us could have even dreamt of this? The Pittsburgh Penguins, back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. The first team to repeat as champions in the salary cap era, and the first team to do it since the Detroit Red Wings pulled it off in 1997-1998. However, questions abound this offseason, … Continue reading Back-to-back champs destined for more – but savor the present

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Stanley Cup Playoffs open with mayhem

By Andrew White | Staff Writer As the weather gets nicer and classes start winding down, it’s also finally time for playoff hockey. April 12 marked the start of the NHL postseason, and it started out with a bang. The postseason has seen many Stanley Cup favorites surprisingly falter, and other young startup teams have come out flying. Thus far, three of the top-five teams … Continue reading Stanley Cup Playoffs open with mayhem

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Stadium Series showcases beauty of Pittsburgh sports

By Andrew White | Staff Writer When the NHL announced the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers rivalry was being brought outside as part of the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series this past March, excitement and anticipation flooded through the city. Hockey fans were thrilled that a big-time event like this was coming back to Heinz Field, and many were looking to attend. To some, … Continue reading Stadium Series showcases beauty of Pittsburgh sports

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Is the two-time Stanley Cup winner Fleury on his way out?

Bryanna McDermott | The Duquesne Duke The 2016 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins have a problem, a goalie problem. Championship teams in every sport often have difficulty retaining players for financial reasons and Marc-Andre Fleury could be in line for a possible departure from the Steel City. Rumors of a Fleury trade soared the moment rookie goaltender Matt Murray hoisted the Stanley Cup trophy. Penguins’ … Continue reading Is the two-time Stanley Cup winner Fleury on his way out?

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44-year-old Jaromir Jagr only getting better with age

By Joseph Sykes | Sports Editor Why is it that Jaromir Jagr, a 44-year-old NHL forward with 722 goals and 1,802 career points – the fourth most in league history – is not yet enshrined in Toronto’s Hockey Hall of Fame? Well, there’s a good reason: he’s still playing. The Florida Panthers right winger, whose birthday was on Monday, is by far the oldest player … Continue reading 44-year-old Jaromir Jagr only getting better with age

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Finnish-ing strong: Olli Maatta making waves

Andy Hornak | The Duquesne Duke The Duke recently had a chance to sit down with Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta in January at the Pittsburgh Hockey Expo. More than halfway through his first season in the National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta has adjusted to the fast-paced lifestyle of hockey’s highest level. Taken by the Penguins with the 22nd overall pick in the … Continue reading Finnish-ing strong: Olli Maatta making waves

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