Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are expecting forward Nick Foligno to be ready for the start of their playoff series against the Capitals. He's been out since March 24th. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedule

EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. New Jersey Devils (WC2) Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Lightning Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Lightning Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Devils @…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race

On the Boston Bruins ... Ty Anderson: Early word on defenseman Brandon Carlo's injury is not good. Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Carlo was taken off the ice on a stretchered after he fell awkwardly - an ankle or foot…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defensemen Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy and forward Jake DeBrusk are progressing well and could return this weekend. Sean Kuraly is out with an upper-body injury. Rick Nash is out but is doing…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Already without Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins lost Jake DeBrusk, Torey Krug, and Zdeno Chara in the third period last night. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn't have an update…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…

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NHL News: Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: "It's a weird injury and we certainly don't want to see it regress. But I will say that it's positive that he's on the trip ... If…

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NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets

    On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Penguins, Capitals, and Panthers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning were talking with the Senators ahead of the trade deadline about defenseman Erik Karlsson. The sense was that they weren't close to a deal. Ryan…

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How To Legally Bet On The NHL in The United States

The NHL is heading into the business end of the season now, with the Pittsburgh Penguins seeking to win the Stanley Cup for the third year in a row. Ice hockey has been dominated by the Penguins of late, Mike…

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