Avalanche thump Sabres, 5-1

In Denver. the AValanche took a 3-1 lead over the visiting Buffalo Sabres in the opening stanza on Wednesday night and cruised to a 5-1 win. Ivan Prosvetov made 29 saves in the win. “When a player goes through what … Continue reading

Pens edge Canadiens, 4-3, after penalties

In Montreal, the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins scored twice in the middle frame on Wednesday erase a 3-1 deficit to the Canadiens. The Penguins completed the rtally on penalties when Jansen Harkins  hit for the winner in the 12th round. “It’s … Continue reading

Pens double up Coyotes, 4-2, to end skid at four

In Pittsburgh, Jeff Carter scored twice and the Penguins knocked off the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2 on Tuesday night to end a frustrating four-game skid. “It’s been a little bit of a tough stretch for us here, obviously,” Carter said. “We … Continue reading

Rust week to week with upper-body injury for Penguins

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Rust will be out week to week with an upper-body injury for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The forward was injured in a 3-1 loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec. 6, leaving in the second period with … Continue reading