Penguins Still In the Playoff Hunt
Also, looking back at some Penguins greats & more
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Today, we are going to examine the Penguins win over the Islanders, the playoff race, and more.
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3 Takeaways From Penguins’ 3-1 Win Over the Islanders
January 1, 2024 by Jordan Orth
The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the New York Islanders in a New Year’s Eve matchup (Dec. 31), looking to push their winning streak to three and ring in the New Year on a high note. In a goaltending battle between Alex Nedeljkovic and Ilya Sorokin, the Penguins pulled out a 3-1 victory.
Penguins Are a Dark Horse in Playoff Race
December 30, 2023 by Sylvie McCarthy
The Pittsburgh Penguins were up and down through the month of December. However, they do have a reason to be cautiously optimistic for the first time in a while. They are 5-1-1 through their last seven games and have finally snapped their losing streaks against the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders.
They are behind Carolina in the standings by four points with two games in hand and are also trailing the Philadelphia Flyers by four points with no games in hand. The Penguins are still facing an uphill battle, and with only 49 games left in the regular season, they have their work cut out for them.
10 Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins in Franchise History
January 2, 2024 by Nick Horwat
Since their inaugural 1967 season, fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have witnessed some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Not just the players on the ice, but the stories that have stemmed off as well. From multiple bankruptcies to the threat of relocation on a couple of occasions, it was certain players that kept the team in Pittsburgh and brought storied success.
It’s difficult coming up with a top 10 list for anything; Most of the time the No. 1 choice won’t be contested, but it’s everything beforehand that can show struggles. For the Penguins and their history of players, there are some phenomenal names.
Surely, a great name or two will be left off the list, but here it is; The top 10 players in Pittsburgh Penguins history.