Oilers Smash Teetering Penguins, 5-1
In the late 1960s and early ‘70s heavyweight champion Joe Frazier was a formidable fighting machine, laying waste to anyone…
How Do the Penguins Spell Relief? D-e-S-m-i-t-h
Back in the day there was a TV commercial for Rolaids antacid tablets that posed the question, “How do you…
Capitals Gain, Penguins Slide Continues
After climbing to the top of the Metropolitan Division in 2019-20, the Penguins unraveled, losing six-straight games and going 3-8…
How Are the Penguins Faring Against Eastern Conference Heavyweights?
Given the Penguins’ recent struggles against Metro Division rivals Carolina and the Rangers, there’s a general perception that our guys…
Penguins Update: Is Mark Friedman Expanding Mike Sullivan’s Comfort Zone?
I don’t know about you. But I was more than mildly surprised yesterday afternoon when Penguins coach Mike Sullivan scratched…
Penguins Short-Circuit Lightning, 5-1
You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t spit into the wind. You don’t pull the mask off the ol’…
Penguins Buckle Down, Blank Rangers 1-0
Playing the right way. It’s one of coach Mike Sullivan’s favorite sayings. Following a string of shoddy efforts that would’ve…
Penguins Update: Can Mike Sullivan Adjust?
Lately I’ve spent a good deal of cyber type defending Penguins coach Mike Sullivan in articles and comments. And just…