By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Although the Pittsburgh Penguins scored their first win of the season against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, a notable player was missing from the roster. Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed in an interview that Mike Matheson is suffering from an upper-body injury that he received in the team’s previous game and, as a … [Read more...] about Mike Matheson Placed On Injured Reserve After Receiving Upper-Body Injury In Previous Game
Guentzel’s Winner Lifts Penguins By Capitals 4-3 In Shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel beat Ilya Samsonov in the fourth round of a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their first win of the season with a 4-3 victory over Washington on Sunday. Casey DeSmith turned aside 20 shots in regulation and overtime then turned aside T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin in the shootout as the Penguins … [Read more...] about Guentzel’s Winner Lifts Penguins By Capitals 4-3 In Shootout
Penguins Bring Back ‘Party Hard’ As Goal Song At PPG Paints Arena
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After not being used as the goal song at PPG Paints Arena last season, the Penguins have brought back ‘Party Hard.’ ‘Party Hard’ had been used as the goal song for Penguins home games from October 2015 through the end of the 2017-18 season. The team made a change and during the 2019-20 season had previously been using ‘Jump Around’ by … [Read more...] about Penguins Bring Back ‘Party Hard’ As Goal Song At PPG Paints Arena
Penguins’ Kasperi Kapanen Completes COVID-19 Quarantine Protocol, Officially Joins Team
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kasperi Kapanen has officially joined the Penguins team after completing his league-mandated COVID-19 quarantine protocol. Head coach Mike Sullivan announced the news Sunday morning. Coach Sullivan confirms that Kasperi Kapanen finished his quarantine protocol and skated for the first time this morning. He will not play today against … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Kasperi Kapanen Completes COVID-19 Quarantine Protocol, Officially Joins Team
Champagnie’s Sparkling Return Lifts Pitt Over Syracuse 96-76
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Champagnie had a big game after missing a month with an injury, Ithiel Horton hit five 3-pointers and Pittsburgh pulled away from Syracuse for a 96-76 win on Saturday. Champagnie, who injured a knee on Dec. 20th, had 24 points and 16 rebounds. Xavier Johnson added 23 points, going 13 for 13 from the foul line, with six rebounds and seven assists for … [Read more...] about Champagnie’s Sparkling Return Lifts Pitt Over Syracuse 96-76