Penguins Update: The Jake Guentzel Syndrome
“We didn’t lose because we weren’t big enough,” snapped Penguins coach Mike Sullivan when questioned about his team’s physicality (or…
Islanders Too Much for Jarry, Penguins
“The Islanders are like a disease that you can’t get rid of.” That unflattering but wholly accurate assessment of the…
Penguins Give Their All but Fall to Islanders in Double OT
In my last game summary, I concluded that the Penguins would need to bring their ‘A’ game on Monday evening…
Game Four Dud: Penguins Fall With a Thud
In the 1980s, Wendy’s famously hit a home run with a clever TV ad that poked fun at their chief…
Penguins Capture Raucous Game 3, Forge 2-1 Series Lead
I was watching last night’s Game 3 between the Penguins and Islanders at the Fireside Inn, enjoying a grilled cheese…
Penguins Playoff Update: Rootin’ for Ovy
I’ve been watching the Boston-Washington series with great interest. Before the playoffs began, I alluded to the fact that I…
Penguins Rebound to Even Series
I don’t believe I’m being overly dramatic to suggest that last night’s Game 2 at PPG Paints Arena was a…
Penguins Playoff Preview: The Bingo Game is Ready to Roll
If you’re like me, you were pulling really (really) hard for the Penguins to face the New York Islanders in…