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Pittsburgh’s Goaltending Controversy

Rut-ro Raggy we got ourselves a goalie controversy. After 173 minutes of shutout hockey Tristian Jarry allowed a goal midway through the second period of Tuesday night’s contest against the Montreal Canadiens. This set the franchise record for longest amount of time without giving up a goal. Congrats Jarry. He allowed three goals that night.ContinueContinue reading “Pittsburgh’s Goaltending Controversy”

The Penguins are a sinking ship…

Honestly, as much as I hate to write this, it’s the unfortunate truth. The Penguins are currently a sinking ship. Why? Well…take a gander at the lines from practice yesterday. https://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/status/1181968065665343489 Holy YIKES. Yeah you’re reading that right. Not one, but TWO defensemen running in the 4th line of offense. That’s how injured the PensContinueContinue reading “The Penguins are a sinking ship…”

The Pittsburgh Knights have turned the ‘Burgh into #KnightsNation

BIG news in the eSports-sphere in Pittsburgh. Especially for me. Recently, the Pittsburgh Knights, the local eSports team, announced a huge partnership with Pittsburgh Penguins superstar, Evgeni Malkin. photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Knights website (knights.gg) This is HUGE for the scene, and just adds on to the Knights repertoire of partners, including the PittsburghContinueContinue reading “The Pittsburgh Knights have turned the ‘Burgh into #KnightsNation”

Early season woes for the Steel City?

Well…the game for the Penguins last night started out great! Sidney Crosby scored to put them ahead within the first minute of the game. It looked like we were going to easily rout the Jets…I mean they haven’t won in Pittsburgh since 2006 so this should be easy right? Photo by Joe Sargent via GettyContinueContinue reading “Early season woes for the Steel City?”

TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 2

These were the Pittsburgh Penguins we all know and love. A HUGE bounce-back from dropping the home opener against the Sabres. Granted, the Columbus Blue Jackets are very bad now, with most of the firepower from last season gone, but nonetheless, a victory is a victory. Open the Flood Gates The goals and points wereContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 2”

TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 2 vs Columbus Blue Jackets

https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1180459183768051713?s=20 It’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh folks. It’s about that time again. Tonight, at 7pm, the Penguins take on their neighboring rival in the Blue Jackets. In my opinion, one of the most entertaining rivalries the Penguins have, this should set up to be a GREAT game. The Penguins faced off against the BlueContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 2 vs Columbus Blue Jackets”

TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 1

Hmmmmm………. Honestly, not too sure what to say about this game. It wasn’t AWFUL, but it wasn’t great either. The Pens competed, but the Sabres wanted it more, and the killing blow came from a familiar face too. Revenge is a dish best served cold Yeah, that’s right, Conor Sheary (S H A R EContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 1”

TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 1 vs Buffalo Sabres

https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1179743635849535488 Hell. YEAH. Penguins are back baby, and they are looking to come out STRONG against the Sabres, in an effort to kickstart a run to the Cup. The season opener was looking to be bleak earlier in the week, when it was uncertain whether Pens captain and GOAT Sidney Crosby would play, but he’sContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 1 vs Buffalo Sabres”