Seth Rorabaugh stories, Page 30
Penguins forward Michael Bunting finding power-play goals
Forward Michael Bunting became part of history Sunday when he scored a power-play goal during a 3-2 win against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. The primary assist was recorded by forward Sidney Crosby, allowing him to become the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time leader in assists, surpassing Mario Lemieux’s...
Minor league report: Nailers rout RoyalsVideo
Forward David Jankowski had a goal and three assists for the Wheeling Nailers who routed the Reading Royals, 7-3, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Tuesday. Defenseman Chris Ortiz recorded five assists for Wheeling (22-5-1-0), which extended a winning streak to four games while forward Jack Beck contributed a...
Penguins close out year with loss to Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out the 2024 calendar year with a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Forward Drew O’Connor – who entered the game with a hideous 32-game streak without a goal – accounted for each of the Penguins’ scores. Red Wings...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang placed on injured reserve
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed ailment. The six-time All-Star was injured during a 6-3 road loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday and was scratched the next day for a 3-2 home win against the Islanders. Via audio provided...
Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi placed on waivers
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Jesse Puljujarvi on waivers Monday afternoon. Should he go unclaimed by 2 p.m. Tuesday, he can be assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Puljujarvi, 26, has been a healthy scratch for the past nine games and 14 of the previous 15 contests. In...
Penguins defenseman Nate Clurman realizes a ‘long dream’ with his NHL debut
It wasn’t the most celebrated milestone someone in a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey achieved Sunday. But it might have been more profound. At least that’s what one can assume by watching Nate Clurman fight back tears as he discussed his first career NHL game in the home dressing room of PPG...
Minor league report: Nailers move into 1st place in Eastern ConferenceVideo
Forwards Jack Beck and Logan Pietila each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-1 win against the Iowa Heartlanders at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 32 saves on 33 shots to boost his record to 13-2-0 as Wheeling...
Sidney Crosby becomes Penguins’ all-time assist leader in win against Islanders
Sidney Crosby knows better than to compare himself to Mario Lemieux. After all, he was a fan of Lemieux well before he became Lemieux’s teammate nearly two decades ago. But, today, he is Lemieux’s superior. At least in one area. Assists. On Sunday, in a 3-2 win against the New...
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang sidelined by injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will be scratched due to an undisclosed injury for Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. The team announced Letang’s status approximately a half hour before the opening faceoff but did not provide substantive details as to the nature of Letang’s...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scheduled to face Islanders in rematch
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start Sunday’s home contest against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Nedeljkovic’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. In 14 games this season, Nedeljkovic has a 5-5-3 record, a 3.26 goals against average and...
Minor league report: Penguins lose to Bears in overtimeVideo
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 28 saves on 31 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime loss to the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday. The result dropped Blomqvist’s record to 5-4-1. Forwards Avery Hayes and Ville Koivunen each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (17-8-2-0),...
Penguins lose another divisional game, this time to Islanders
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has seen enough of the New York Islanders to know what they’re about. And he knows, even if they’ve largely struggled this season, the Islanders still present a stiff challenge to the Penguins. “They’ve had their fair share of ups and downs in this first...
Minor league report: Tristan Broz scores twice as Penguins beat PhantomsVideo
A pair of goals by forward Tristan Broz led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-2 win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Broz extended a goal-scoring streak to three games while forward Rutger McGroarty and defenseman Dan Renouf each recorded two assists...
Penguins forward Michael Bunting steadily improving after season-opening slumpVideo
Michael Bunting didn’t score the winning goal during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 7-3 victory against the hated Philadelphia Flyers on Monday at PPG Paints Arena. Officially, that designation went to forward Philip Tomasino, who scored the hosts’ fourth goal during a power-play sequence late in the first period. But the goal...
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson resumes practicing
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson rejoined his teammates for a practice session in Cranberry on Friday. While he participated in a non-contact fashion, it marked the first time he has formally practiced since he suffered an undisclosed injury during a 3-2 overtime road loss to the Ottawa Senators on Dec....
Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust are lifting the PenguinsVideo
Things were different for the Pittsburgh Penguins during Monday’s 7-3 rout against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. No, watching Sidney Crosby and company put up a touchdown’s worth — including an extra point — of goals against their most enduring rival isn’t anything new. The Penguins have racked up inflated offensive...
Penguins rout Flyers, reversing fortunes against Metropolitan foes
Playing against Metropolitan Division foes has not been a feat of strength for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2024-25. And given their 1-6-1 record in games against such opponents entering Monday, it is something that could be a legitimate cause to air grievances over. “We understand the importance of it,” Penguins...
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry scheduled to start against Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is scheduled to start Monday’s home contest against the Metropolitan Division rival Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following a morning skate in Cranberry. In 15 games this season, Jarry has a 7-5-2 record, a 3.51 goals against average...
Penguins place Owen Pickering on injured reserve, recall Nate Clurman
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed rookie defenseman Owen Pickering on injured reserve Monday and recalled defenseman Nate Clurman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. After a morning skate Monday in Cranberry, coach Mike Sullivan revealed Pickering was diagnosed with a concussion. Pickering, a left-handed shot, was injured during a 3-0...
Minor league report: Filip Larsson, Penguins shut out BearsVideo
Goaltender Filip Larsson made 21 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 1-0 win against the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Sunday. The result was Larsson’s third shutout this season (tied for most in the American Hockey League) and improved his record to 4-3-1. Forward...
Penguins’ depth among left-handed defensemen being tested
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas traded for defenseman P.O Joseph on Wednesday and brought him back to the team for a simple reason. Perhaps the most simple of reasons in hockey. They needed a defenseman. With Marcus Pettersson suffering an undisclosed injury during a 3-2 overtime road loss...
Minor league report: Penguins rout PhantomsVideo
Linemates Emil Bemstrom and Boris Katchouk each had a goal and two assists for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins who routed the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7-2, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Forwards Corey Andonovski and Marc Johnstone both contributed a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (15-8-1-0) while...
Penguins manage 12 shots in loss to New Jersey, lose Owen Pickering to injury
In late October, as his team bumbled its way to appalling loss after appalling loss, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offered a solution to his squad’s woes. Defense. “We’re going to defend our way out of this,” Sullivan said at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 29. “We’re not going to...
Minor league report: Nailers’ winning streak haltedVideo
The Wheeling Nailers’ franchise record 13-game winning streak came to an end with a 4-0 loss to the Toledo Walleye at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Friday. Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 25 saves on 29 shots as his record slipped to 3-1-0. Wheeling (17-4-1-0) was shut out for the...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell heading to Spengler Cup
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell was named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Hockey Canada announced its roster via a release on Friday. The tournament, which will be staged from Dec. 26-31, is a unique event that features professional European teams and a squad from...
