Sid the Kid Still Setting Records & Penguins Still in Playoff Hunt
Plus, Rickard Rakell sets a record of his own
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Crosby Records 1,000th Career Assist & Passes Esposito in Points
April 11, 2024 by Matthew Zator
Sidney Crosby is now 10th alone on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. With a goal and two assists against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, he passed the great Phil Esposito in points with his 1,591st and recorded his 1,000th career assist in the process. He had tied the legend in the second period with his 41st goal of the season but passed him with his helper on Erik Karlsson’s overtime winner to send the Pittsburgh Penguins home with a crucial 6-5 victory.
Penguins Somehow Still in Playoff Contention with 4 Games Left
April 11, 2024 by Sylvie McCarthy
No one saw the Pittsburgh Penguins coming. On March 26, they beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. That game proved to be the turning point of their season. Currently, they have 84 points, sit in fifth place in the Metro and are only one point behind the Washington Capitals. In the last couple weeks, they have looked like a different team. Several players have stepped up in a big way, but there is no doubt that Pittsburgh’s aging core has been leading the charge.
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Rickard Rakell Scores 200th Career Goal
April 8, 2024 by Nick Haydon
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rickard Rakell has notched his 200th career goal in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was Rakell’s 14th goal and third in his last six games. Evgeni Malkin picked up the only assist for his 38th of the season and 8th point in the past six games.