Crosby has goal, 2 assists for Penguins in win against Oilers
PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists, passing Joe Sakic for ninth all-time in points in a 5-3 win for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Edmonton Oilers at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. Crosby reached 1,643 points (604 goals, 1,039 assists), ahead of Sakic (1,641) and behind Mario Lemieux (1,723) in eighth.
Penguins host the Oilers after Rakell's 2-goal game
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Edmonton Oilers after Rickard Rakell's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Penguins' 4-3 shootout loss.
Four-goal first period propels Penguins past Oilers
Sydney Crosby moved up in the NHL record book, and Bryan Rust ignited a four-goal outburst in the first period as Pittsburgh defeated visiting Edmonton 5-3 on Thursday.
GAME RECAP: Penguins 5, Oilers 3
Leon Draisaitl scores twice to reach 31 goals this season, but Alex Nedeljkovic makes 40 saves for Pittsburgh in a 5-3 defeat for the Oilers on Thursday that snapped their four-game win streak
Penguins' Rickard Rakell: Up to 20 goals on season
Rakell scored two goals in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets. The veteran winger broke open a 1-1 tie with two rockets in the third period to beat Elvis Merzlikins, but the Penguins' defense couldn't make the lead hold up over the final 10 minutes of regulation.
Penguins start fast, end 7-game skid against Connor McDavid, Oilers
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson’s baritone voice dropped a handful of octaves when the query was posed. How unique of a challenge are the Edmonton Oilers strictly because of the combined presence of superstar forwards Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid?
Penguins Game 43, McDavid awaits; lines, notes against Oilers
The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8) have taken a left turn and are headed sideways following the NHL holiday break. The team has earned points in three straight games but won none and they have just one win in seven games.
Oilers' Strong Lineup Can Sink Floundering Penguins
The Oilers' lineup carousel has stopped, for now. Despite trying out some new defence pairs at today's morning skate, head coach Kris Knoblauch confirms that they'll ice the same lineup tonight in Pittsburgh as they did in their win in Boston on Tuesday.
Crosby Reaches Rarified Air, Penguins Snap Losing Skid Against Oilers With 5-3 Win
Pittsburgh snaps a seven-game losing streak against the Oilers - and snaps their general four-game losing streak - in an ...
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Penguins Rise to the Challenge Against Edmonton
The Penguins came into Thursday’s matchup with Edmonton at PPG Paints Arena especially motivated. First and foremost, they ...
NHL rumors: Penguins won’t trade Rickard Rakell mid-season
The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the halfway point of the season. Even with ...
Crosby moves into 9th on NHL’s career scoring list as the Penguins beat McDavid and the Oilers 5-3
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat ...
Penguins Take Key Forward Off Trade Market
The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the playoff hunt and likely want to keep a key forward around as they push for the ...
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No McMassacre This Time As Penguins Beat Oilers, 5-3
The Pittsburgh Penguins had lost seven consecutive games to Edmonton before Thursday evening. They had been outscored in ...
How to watch Oilers vs. Penguins on TV or streaming on Thursday, January 9
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Penguins report cards: Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell top of class
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins played their 41st game of the season on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes, which means it’s time to grade some midterms. This season has been particularly ...