LATEST PENS HEADLINES FROM THE PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE:
Penguins fall in Ottawa, 6-2
OTTAWA -- The early news for the Penguins was pretty good. Likely could not have been any better. After all, Sergei Gonchar and Max Talbot were back in the lineup. Mark Eaton was able to play. (Today)
Penguins Notebook: Orpik nearly ready to return
OTTAWA -- Defenseman Brooks Orpik did not make it into the Penguins' lineup for their game against Ottawa at Scotiabank Place last night, but he expects to be back soon. (Today)
Are the Penguins injury woes a result of poor conditioning?
This injury bug going around is getting ridiculous. It seems every other day, we find out the Pens will be without another player for two or four weeks. Did the team not condition well enough during the pre-season, or is this just bad luck early in the year? (Today)
NHL Notebook: Canucks jump gun on flu vaccine
British Columbia's provincial health officer said Vancouver Canucks players jumped the line when they received swine flu vaccinations this week. (Today)
NHL Roundup: Devils stumble on road
Mike Santorelli and Martin Erat scored shootout goals, and Jason Arnott had two goals in regulation in the Nashville Predators' 3-2 home victory last night against the New Jersey Devils. (Today)
LATEST PENS HEADLINES FROM THE PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW:
Arena study may sketch out vision Pittsburgh Penguins executives said Thursday they're open to ideas for developing 28 acres next to their new home in the Consol Energy Center, but saving Mellon Arena from demolition is unlikely.
Ottawa knocks out Penguins Even the return of Max Talbot and Sergei Gonchar couldn't prevent another power outage on the road by the limping Penguins.
Back spasms don't deter Pens defenseman Eaton Even as they welcomed Sergei Gonchar back to the lineup, the Penguins could not complete a day without more concerns about their defense corps.
Talbot's return boosts Penguins Max Talbot lost an edge on two occasions during practice Wednesday at Mellon Arena, prompting his teammates to laugh hysterically. (2009-11-19)
Crosby carries Torch For the second time in three months, Sidney Crosby carried a legendary sports symbol through the streets of his home province, Nova Scotia. (2009-11-19)
Scouting the Senators The Ottawa Senators will host the Penguins today at Scotiabank Place beginning at 7:30 p.m. (2009-11-19)
Penguins break ground on 142-room Cambria Suites Hotel Penguins chief executive officer says the Cambria Suites Hotel is a "first step" in the team's promise to develop the area next to the arena, plus 28 acres that now contain Mellon Arena. (2009-11-18)