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05-02-2025
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3 Takeaways From Penguins Shootout Loss To Devils
The Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-9) wrapped up their home stand before the 4 Nations Face-off break, dropping a thrilling contest to the New Jersey Devils in a seven-round shootout 3-2. The loss drops the Penguins to 3-8-3 against Metro Division opponents, one of the main reasons why the club is second to last within the division, just one point ahead of the Philadelphia Flyers, their opponent on Saturday. However, before a showdown in the City of Brotherly Love, Pittsburgh will play the New York Rangers in the Big Apple on Friday night. Let's discuss their latest setback. Tuesday night marked the sixth time the Penguins went to a shootout. After losing to the Devils, they are now 1-5. They have six goals in 25 attempts, which equals a shooting percentage of 24%. Alex Nedeljkovic following tonight's 3-2 shootout loss:'The guys are doing an unbelievable job of putting the puck in the net. I think I had two chances to shut 'em down tonight and win. I'm just not getting the job done right now in that span.' — SportsNet Pittsburgh (@SNPittsburgh) February 5, 2025 Meanwhile, opponents continue to succeed against Alex Nedeljkovic and Tristan Jarry. The duo has given up 13 goals on 28 shots, leaving them with a .452 Sv%. Despite going seven rounds with a top team in the Metro Division, the Penguins can't find a save when they need it most. Evgeni Malkin got hurt in the first period of the Penguins' game against the San Jose Sharks. Even though they lost that night to the NHL's 32nd-ranked team, Pittsburgh bounced back with an overtime win over the Utah Hockey Club and then shut out the Nashville Predators. 'I thought we played hard against a real good team. … There's a lot to like about our game. It's unfortunate we didn't get the two points, but it's a hard-fought one point that's for sure.'Head Coach Mike Sullivan reflects on tonight's loss — SportsNet Pittsburgh (@SNPittsburgh) February 5, 2025 Earlier in the campaign, Malkin missed four games, and the Penguins went 1-2-1 in his absence. Before the loss to the Devils on Tuesday, the club was 2-0-0 during his second stint on the IR and is now 2-0-1. Without Malkin, Pittsburgh is now 2-2-2 in six games. Considering the 38-year-old likely won't play before the 4 Nations Face-off break, the Penguins have two crucial matchups left against the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins dropped another contest to a Metro Division rival. Their record within the division is now 3-7-4, and after a Philadelphia Flyers overtime loss, Pittsburgh is tied for last place in the Metro. Next, the Penguins play another divisional heavyweight, the New York Rangers, against whom they are 0-2-0. They then play the Flyers on the second night of a back-to-back. Pittsburgh may have ten points against its rivals, but it has given up 14, which is one of the main reasons why it has just 53, the exact total as Philadelphia. Moreover, it is only four points ahead of the Buffalo Sabres, the bottom team in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, it appears the Penguins have a mental block against Metro opponents this season. Their upcoming schedule won't do them any favors, so many of these losses are hard to digest.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
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PREVIEW: Penguins Game 55 vs. Devils
This article originally appeared on The Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-8) are still under .500 and have more hope than a realistic chance at a playoff berth, but the next seven games, including their next three before the two-week Four Nations Face-Off break, are against Metro Division teams ahead of them in the standings. They begin the gauntlet Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. The puck drops just after 7 p.m. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is riding the hot hand and his de facto No. 1 goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, Tuesday. 'Ned' has a .940 save percentage over his last six starts since Jan. 17 and has won his last two. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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30-01-2025
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Three Takeaways From Flyers Loss vs. Devils
The Flyers faced a tough night in Newark, falling 5-0 to the Devils in their third meeting in two weeks. While Philadelphia had controlled the previous two matchups, New Jersey came out determined to make a statement and broke the game wide open in the second period. Despite a valiant effort, the Flyers were unable to match the Devils' offensive surge or overcome their own fatigue as they navigated a grueling Metro Division schedule. View the to see embedded media. After a competitive and scoreless first period, things got sticky for the Flyers in the second. The Devils found space to exploit Philadelphia's defensive structure, and their elite power play finally cracked the Flyers' penalty kill, which had been strong in previous games. New Jersey capitalized on quick puck movement and crisp passing to generate high-danger chances, making life difficult for Sam Ersson. Once the floodgates opened, the Devils didn't let up. Philadelphia's defensive discipline faltered under pressure, and New Jersey's forwards were relentless in finding seams and creating opportunities. The Flyers, meanwhile, struggled to generate sustained offensive pressure, often finding themselves pinned in their own zone. Dish it to your brother? Not this time 😈📺: @NHL_On_TNT & @SportsonMax ➡️ — NHL (@NHL) January 30, 2025 After allowing four goals, Sam Ersson was pulled in favor of Ivan Fedotov midway through the second period. However, John Tortorella was quick to clarify that the decision wasn't a reflection of Ersson's play. "[It was] nothing about Erss," he told media postgame. "I wanted to get Feds some work." Ersson made several key saves early in the game to keep the Flyers in it, but New Jersey's offensive onslaught eventually became too much. Tortorella's decision to protect Ersson and prepare Fedotov for his upcoming start reflects thoughtful roster management amid a demanding schedule. "You can just see how much he cares and how hard he works for this team," forward Garnet Hathaway told reporters postgame. "Every guy in this room would have wanted to see a better outcome for his sake. It should have been far worse if it wasn't for the way he played." Fedotov looked solid in relief, stopping multiple high-quality chances, which should give him confidence heading into Thursday's matchup. One of the more concerning moments of the game came in the second period when Owen Tippett took a huge open-ice hit in the neutral zone. Tippett did not return to the game, and there has been no official update on his condition. Brenden Dillon caught Owen Tippett with a hit and Torts is FIRED UP — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) January 30, 2025 "It didn't look like he had [the puck]," defenseman Travis Sanheim told media postgame. "Obviously an unfortunate pass by me. I see him in the middle, [but] I don't see the weak-side D coming across. I just tried to make an area play, and it's unfortunate, the outcome of it." Losing Tippett for any length of time would be a significant blow to the Flyers. He has been one of their most dynamic offensive players this season, using his speed and strength to create scoring chances and generate momentum. The Flyers will be hoping for good news regarding his status, especially as they continue grinding through a packed schedule.
