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09-04-2025
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McGroarty injured as Jarry, Penguins shut out Chicago
This article originally appeared on The stakes were clear when the Pittsburgh Penguins faced Chicago at PPG Paints Arena Tuesday night. Probably because there were very few of them, and almost none were of real consequence. Advertisement OK, so the Penguins were trying to preserve their chances of finishing the season with a break-even 82 points and both clubs are still trying to determine where they'll fit in in the pre-lottery draft order, but that's about it. The Penguins' 5-0 victory raised their record to 32-35-12 — they will finish at NHL .500 if they win their final three games — and goalie Tristan Jarry earned his second shutout of the season by stopping 26 shots, but this otherwise meaningless win might have come at considerable cost. Rookie winger Rutger McGroarty left the game late in the second period after blocking a Connor Bedard shot during a penalty-kill. He did not return for the third, and there was no immediate word on the nature or severity of his injury. 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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07-04-2025
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Penguins officially eliminated in lifeless loss to Chicago
This article originally appeared on It was a mere formality, but Sunday, it indeed became official when the Pittsburgh Penguins sleepwalked through 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Advertisement Rickard Rakell (34) tied his career high later in the third period when he snapped a quick pass from Bryan Rust at 5:20 of the third period, but it wasn't enough. The loss means the Penguins cannot catch the Montreal Canadiens and officially cannot make the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs, their third consecutive miss. The teams made highlights or actionable moments difficult to find. At times, implying they were going through the motions would have incorrectly implied motion. The Penguins and Blackhawks combined for just 25 shots after 30 minutes and zero goals. Not long after the halfway moments of the game, Penguins center Blake Lizotte almost scored a goal, but he did so by deflecting a puck that was over his head. It was an easy goal to waive off, and no one argued. 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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06-04-2025
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Pittsburgh Penguins seek first-ever four-game point streak against Chicago Blackhawks
This article originally appeared on It was the Stanley Cup Final we never got but very much needed. From 2009 through 2017, only three teams won the Cup: the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, and LA Kings. Sunday, the Penguins (31-34-12) face the Blackhawks (21-45-10) at the United Center in a matchup of teams in different states of rebuilding. Advertisement Now, the matchup is 37-year-old Sidney Crosby and the remnants of the Penguins' championship core against Connor Bedard and the entirely new (and rebuilding) Blackhawks. None of the Blackhawks' championship core remains (Teuvo Teravainen was part of the 2015 team before being traded, then returned). The Penguins are showing some swagger and spark with a pair of rookies in the lineup. Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen have been the Penguins' catalysts to playing some inspired and fun hockey. The Penguins scored four third-period goals against the Dallas Stars Saturday in a 5-3 win at American Airlines Center. The Penguins have points in three-straight visits to the United Center (2-0-1). With a point tonight, the Penguins could have their first-ever four-game point streak in Chicago. The Penguins conclude their 14th and final set of back-to-back games. This season, Pittsburgh is 10-16-1 in back-to-backs (4-10-0 on the first night and 6-6-1 on the second night. 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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31-03-2025
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Penguins' pathetic effort began in morning; get crushed by Tampa Bay
This article originally appeared on The sun was shining on the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-33-11), but a storm was brewing over the bay. When the dark clouds parted by the end of the first period, the Penguins were doused in an ugly pathos. Advertisement An energetic and structured start quickly became a blowout loss, ending Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's recent run of stellar play. Later in the first period, the Tampa Bay Lightning scored four goals in 3:47, claiming a 4-0 lead and ultimately a 6-1 win at Amalie Arena on Tuesday. Perhaps the participants saw this coming. Coach Mike Sullivan stopped the morning skate Tuesday to tear into his team for 'going through the motions.' Sullivan used a few more colorful words, and several began with the letter F, but you get the idea. 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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23-03-2025
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PREVIEW: Penguins Game 72 vs. Panthers
This article originally appeared on After winning five of their last six games, the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-32-10) begin a three-game road trip by facing the Stanley Cup favorite Florida Panthers (42-24-3) at Amerant Bank Arena. The puck drops just after 6 p.m. The Penguins are stacking wins, though it's too little too late. With 11 games to go, including Sunday, they trail the Montreal Canadiens by six points, and Montreal has three games in hand. The Penguins remain closer to last in the Eastern Conference, though their winning ways have pushed them past the Philadelphia Flyers into third-worst. 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
