http://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/ Penguins coverage / NHL news en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:09:56 -0500 15 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12041/1209268-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml It was difficult not to notice Simon Despres' pronounced limp as he left Penguins practice Thursday and headed for the training room at Consol Energy Center. The way things have been going for the Penguins the past couple of years, there no doubt were strong concerns for this promising rookie defenseman, who just this week returned to practice as he recovers from a knee injury. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12041/1209303-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml T.J. Oshie scored the only goal in the shootout and relief goaltender Brian Elliott was perfect Thursday night as the St. Louis Blues beat New Jersey, 4-3, at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., to end the Devils' five-game winning streak. Oshie, the first shooter for the Blues, fooled Devils goalie Johan Hedberg with an off-speed shot that trickled through his pads. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12041/1209304-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has not divulged his plans for line combinations once center Jordan Staal returns, but one thing is clear: Staal, who could return as early as a home game Saturday afternoon against Winnipeg, will not be part of a reunion party with wingers Tyler Kennedy and Matt Cooke anytime soon. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12040/1209177-100.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said today that winger Tyler Kennedy has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain that will keep him out of the lineup four to six weeks, although he added that the time frame will become clearer moving forward. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:33:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12040/1209072-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml A person familiar with the NHL's plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the league is not expected to announce the matchup until today. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12040/1209073-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period Wednesday night as the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12040/1209074-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Colin McDonald did not know for sure that the Penguins would be sending him back to Wilkes-Barre, and he certainly did not know when it might happen. But he was all too aware that guys in his position, with one skate planted firmly in the American Hockey League, can have their status change at any time. Occasionally, that means they land a spot in the parent club's lineup. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12039/1208865-100.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml The Penguins have returned forwards Colin McDonald and Jason Williams to their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:06:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12039/1208771-61.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Martin Brodeur stopped 30 shots for his first shutout this season and the record 117th of his NHL career Tuesday night, and the visiting New Jersey Devils beat the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers, 1-0, for their fifth consecutive win. David Clarkson gave Brodeur all the offense he needed with a first-period, power-play goal. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12039/1208772-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Evgeni Malkin has a Stanley Cup ring, an NHL scoring championship and a playoff MVP award. What he does not have, at least in parts of North America, is a public presence equal to his accomplishments. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12039/1208781-61.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Used to be that a bad game would rattle Marc-Andre Fleury, causing him to follow it with one that wasn't much better. Not anymore, though. He proved that again Tuesday night, when he did just about everything possible to earn a victory for the Penguins against Montreal at the Bell Centre. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208724-61.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml MONTREAL -- Rene Bourque, Lars Eller and Tomas Plekanec scored during a eight-round shootout to give Montreal a 3-2 victory over the Penguins at the Bell Centre tonight. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:28:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208551-61.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml He didn't look bad on a line with Steve Sullivan and Cal O'Reilly, even though he was playing out of position. He added a nice dimension to the No. 2 power play, as well, even though the second unit isn't exactly his natural habitat. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208588-61.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff broke three ribs in what was described as "a freak accident" after he was upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in practice Monday. Ruff was hurt near the end of practice during a puck-chase drill when Leopold was trying to cut off forward Ville Leino. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208589-61.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Phil Kessel scored twice and Mikhail Grabovski assisted on Toronto's first two goals to lead the surging Maple Leafs past the visiting Edmonton Oilers, 6-3. The Oilers played without coach Tom Renney, who stayed back at the team hotel after taking a puck in the head during the morning skate. The cut required stitches and left Renney experiencing headaches. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12038/1208590-61-0.stm?cmpid=penguins.xml Jordan Staal isn't the biggest name on the Penguins' injured list. He isn't even the biggest name center there. But he is the one who figures to be the first to get back in their lineup. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500