Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Sens, Pens, Caps, Habs, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Wawrow: Source with direct knowledge of the situation said that Kyle Okposo's condition is showing signs of improving. John Vogl: Forward Marcus Foligno is finished for the season with a knee injury - out…

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NHL Injuries: Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: It's looking like Steven Stankos won't be able to return to the Lightning's lineup before the end of the regular season. "It's probably not looking that good,"…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Penguins, Canadiens, Capitals, Rangers and Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reported yesterday that Kyle Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at a Buffalo hospital. Coach Dan Bylsma said he was "very concerned." Okposo…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rangers, Devils and Sabres

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smtih: Forward Tyler Johnson was on the ice yesterday but it still looks like he's favoring his leg. He returned to the lineup on Sunday. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Many…

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NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa: The Senators will be without defenseman Cody Ceci tonight. It didn't sound like defenseman Erik Karlsson would be ready to go tonight. They are also without Marc Methot. On the…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings, Senators, Islanders, Penguins and Bruins

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Goalie Michal Neuvirth collapsed with over 12 minutes left in the first period yesterday. Neuvirth was alert while being taken off this ice on a stretcher and was…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 25

The top four in this week's consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged from last week. The Washington Capitals swept all seven first place rankings this week and remain at No. 1. The Pittsburgh Penguins are slowly getting healthy and are…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Lightning, Habs, Isles, Wings, Sens, Devils, Bruins, Sabres and Canes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan when asked if he thinks defenseman Kris Letang will be back for the playoffs: "Yes" Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Ron Hainsey are game-time decisions tonight.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Sens, Islanders, Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos is getting closer to returning to the Lightning lineup, possibly as early as this weekend. Stamkos said yesterday was his "best day yet." Stamkos…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Pens, Leafs, Habs, Wings, Panthers, Devils and Islanders

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Eddie Lack: "I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning thanks to everyone who stayed on the ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Jets and Coyotes

  On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Conor Sheary: "He has a lower-body injury. It happened in the 1st period in the offensive zone. Right now his status is day-to-day." Wes Crosby: Evgeni Malkin didn't skate…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 24

The Washington Capitals sit atop the NHL standings as well as our consensus NHL power rankings for week 24. Despite all the injuries the Pittburgh Penguins have dealt with, and are currently dealing with, they continue to roll and come…

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