Penguins again get three in the third and defeat Hurricanes 4-2 (27-Dec-2011)
For the second straight game, the Penguins score three goals in the third and this time defeat the Hurricanes 4-2 in front of 18,600 at CONSOL Energy Center. Despite outshooting Carolina 37-10 after two periods, the game was tied at one. Pittsburgh then got three early third period goals from Steve Sullivan, Pascal Dupuis and Jordan Staal to put the game away. Final shots on goal were 52-18 in favor of the Pens.
Penguins down Jets 4-1 (23-Dec-2011)
The Penguins score three times in the third and defeat Winnipeg 4-1 in front of 15,004 at MTS Centre. Despite a 26-12 shot advantage, the Pens were only tied 1-1 after two periods on a goal from Joe Vitale. Pittsburgh then got goals from James Neal, Jordan Staal and Pascal Dupuis in the third to put the game away.
Pittsburgh Penguins January Practice Schedule (23-Dec-2011)
The Pittsburgh Penguins January Practice Schedule has been released. The Penguins have one open practice at Southpointe in January.
Engelland suspended for three games (22-Dec-2011)
Deryk Engelland has been suspended, without pay, for three games for an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger. Engelland will forfeit $9,189.18 in salary.
Penguins defeat Blackhawks 3-2 (20-Dec-2011)
The Penguins defeat the Blackhawks 3-2 in front of 18,607 at CONSOL Energy Center. Pittsburgh built a 3-0 lead after two periods with Evgeni Malkin getting assists on all three goals. The Pens held on in the third as Chicago scored twice and outshot Pittsburgh 19-4.
Penguins split pair of games over the weekend (17-Dec-2011)
The Penguins split a pair of high-scoring games over the weekend. On Friday night, Pittsburgh lost 6-4 to the Senators as goaltender Brent Johnson was pulled after two periods after giving up 5 second-period goals. Saturday was Evgeni Malkin night as the Penguins crushed the Sabres 8-3. Malkin scored three times and added two assists.
Penguins fall 3-2 to Flyers (9-Dec-2011)
The Penguins fall 3-2 to the Flyers in front of 19,936 at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia built a 3-0 lead before James Neal opened the scoring for Pittsburgh with a power play goal at 14:10 of the second period. Evgeni Malkin added his 10th of the season at 8:21 of the second. Despite a strong third in which the Penguins outshoot Philadelphia 14-7, the Pens were unable to send the game into overtime.
Penguins lose 3-1 to Bruins (5-Dec-2011)
The Penguins outshoot Boston 46-27 but lose 3-1 in front of 18,585 at CONSOL Energy Center. Bruins goaltender, Tim Thomas, had his shutout bid spoiled by Matt Cooke at 10:54 of the third period.
Pittsburgh Penguins December Practice Schedule (5-Dec-2011)
The Pittsburgh Penguins December Practice Schedule has been released. The Penguins have three open practices at Southpointe in late December.
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