Penguins History: Duane Rupp
Next to Ron Stackhouse, perhaps no Penguin was less appreciated in his time than defenseman Duane Rupp. Ironically, the fans’…
Penguins History: Keith McCreary
One of the earliest Penguins heroes, Vernon “Keith” McCreary typified the teams of the late 1960s and early 70s. While…
Penguins History: Battleship Kelly
In the annals of Penguins history, perhaps no player cultivated a more fearsome reputation—or earned a more colorful nickname—than left…
Penguins-Flyers Rivalry Part 6: Sid versus Richy (2005-present)
For the third time during the course of the Pens-Flyers rivalry, the momentum shifted with the arrival of a superstar.…
Penguins-Flyers Rivalry Part 5: Eric Lindros and the Legion of Doom (1994-2005)
Following a sorry sixth-place finish in 1991-92, the Flyers acquired the rights to phenom Eric Lindros from Quebec. Slowly but…
Penguins-Flyers Rivalry Part 4: Super Mario and “the Streak” (1984-1994)
The Penguins were on life support when they drafted Mario Lemieux with the first overall pick in the 1984 Entry…
Penguins-Flyers Rivalry Part 3: Rise of the Broad Street Bullies (1972-1984)
The Pens-Flyers rivalry heated up during the early ‘70s, due in no small part to the emergence of “the Broad…
Penguins-Flyers Rivalry Part 2: The Early Years (1967-1972)
The seeds for “the Battle of Pennsylvania” were sown perhaps as far back as the mid-1960s. Upon learning of the…