The NHL is filled with intense rivalries that elevate the excitement when these teams face off. Fans instinctively move closer to the screen, fully engaged in the action. These matchups carry significant weight, often transcending the regular season standings. Whether one team is on a winning streak or the other is facing challenges, rivalry games […]
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The Penguins signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract Friday. Lapierre’s contract runs through the 2027-28 season and has an average annual value of $1.3 million. The Penguins acquired Lapierre from the Washington Capitals last week in exchange for a 2027 third-round NHL draft pick and a 2028 third-round pick. Lapierre, 24, spent the […]
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This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW. The Pittsburgh Penguins (1-3) avoided a sweep and elimination in Game 4 Saturday but face another survival contest in Game 5 of their best of seven series against the Philadelphia Flyers (3-1) Monday at PPG Paints Arena. As Penguins captain Sidney Crosby phrased it, “We have life.” The Penguins finally played […]
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This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com. A pair of underdogs, supposed to be in the throes of rebuilding, surprised everyone and finished second and third in the Metro Division. The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed second place and their first playoff appearance since 2022, while the Philadelphia Flyers surged to third place and their first playoff appearance […]
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This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com. The Colorado Avalanche (47-13-10) nearly returned the favor to the Pittsburgh Penguins (35-20-16) at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, defeating the Penguins 6-2. Just last week the Penguins had thoroughly beat the NHL’s best team in Denver, 7-2. The loss was the Penguins’ second-consecutive regulation loss third loss in […]
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