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

Pens drub Canadiens, 4-1

In Pittsburgh, the Penguins needed a win to keep them within striking distance of a wild card spot in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. On Thursday night night, they handed the Montreal Canadiens their fourth straight loss, 4-1, … Continue reading

Isles recover to get OT win over Pens

In Pittsburgh, the visiting New York Islanders surrendered two goals to the Penguins in a span of 58 seconds in the third period to cough up a two-goal necessitating an extra session on Tuesday night. Adam Pelech rescued the Islanders … Continue reading

Kraken end skid, extend Isles’ woes, in 2-1 win after penalties

In Elmont, the visiting Seattle Kraken snapped a three-game losing skid when Philipp Grubauer returned from injury on Tuesday night, and made 25 saves  in a 2-1 win over the Islanders after penalties. “It’s not that easy,” Grubauer said . … Continue reading

Flames win fourth straight in 5-2 decision over Islanders

In Elmont, the Calgary Flames made a visit to The Island, and skated off with a 5-2 win over the Islanders on Saturday.Flames’ defenseman MacKenzie Weegar hit for a hat trick in the win. “I never would have thought I’d … Continue reading