Penguins score five in third to throttle New Jersey, 6-3

In Newark, the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins trailed the New Jersey Devils, 3-1, entering the third period. In the final 20 minutes of the game, the Pens scored five unanswered goals in a 6-3 win over New Jersey. If the Devils … Continue reading

Canes run into wall in Pittsburgh, lose, 4-1

In Pittsburgh, the Penguins paid tribute thei4r former teammate, Jake Guentzel, on Tuesday, who was returning with a new team, the Caroline Hurricanes. The Penguins were hospitable to start, but downed the Canes, 4-1, to end their seven-game skid. Sidney … Continue reading

Sabres continue their late season charge in 4-0 shut out of the Islanders

In Buffalo, the Sabres’ Zach Benson hit for a double on Thursday night in a 4-0 shutout of the visiting New York Islanders. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves in the shutout. “It means a lot,” Luukkonen said. “Kind of finding … Continue reading

Penguins take 5-3 win, move up in Eastern ladder chase

In Pittsburgh, the beleaguered Penguins got a big win on Tuesday night, 5-3, over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pens took a 2-0 lead in the opening stanza, and the held off the Blue Jackets for the win. Tristan … Continue reading