Stars’ Edge Penguins 2-1 in Shootout

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Pavelski and Alexander Radulov scored in a shootout to lift the Dallas Stars over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1. Pavelski and Radulov both beat Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry with backhands to help Dallas end its season-opening four-game trip on a high note. Michael Raffl also scored his second goal of the season for the Stars. Goaltender Braden Holtby turned aside 27 shots in regulation overtime and stopped the Penguins’ Jake Guentzel and Kris Letang in the shootout.

Penguins vs. Stars Score Updates!

 First Second Third/OT/Shoot OutFinal
Pittsburgh Penguins

010/0/11
Dallas Stars100/0/22
GoalsStars: Michael Raffl (19:50)Pens: John Marino (5:26)Shoot Out:
Pens: Jeff Carter
Stars: Joe Pavelski, Alexander Radulov

Penguins vs. Panthers Score Updates!

 First Second Third/OTFinal
Pittsburgh Penguins

022/04
Florida Panthers112/15
GoalsPanthers: Carter Verhaeghe (9:17)Penguins: Danton Heinen (11:45), Jeff Carter (18:58)

Panthers: Anthony Duclair (3:57)
Penguins: Jake Guentzel (8:01), Evan Rodrigues (8:31)

Panthers: Aaron Ekblad (13:29), Aaron Ekblad (15:07), OT- Carter Verhaeghe (1:37)

Pens vs. Lightning Score Updates!

 First Second ThirdFinal
Pittsburgh Penguins

0266
Tampa Bay Lightning0022
GoalsPens: Danton Heinen (0:12), Brian Boyle (4:11)Pens: Dominik Simon (11:32), Teddy Blueger (14:53), Teddy Blueger (17:35), Bryan Rust (18:11)

Lightning: Anthony Cirelli (14:23),Alex Killorn (16:49)

No Crosby, No Malkin Gives Penguins Camp an Unusual Vibe

No Crosby, no Malkin gives Penguins camp an unusual vibe
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have opened training camp without stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby is recovering from wrist surgery that will force him to miss the first few weeks of the season. Malkin likely won’t be back until late November at the earliest after having knee surgery in June. Coach Mike Sullivan says the injuries will provide leadership opportunities for younger players on the team who have spent their careers in Malkin and Crosby’s considerable shadows.

Penguins’ Crosby Out at Least 6 Weeks after Wrist Surgery

Penguins’ Crosby out at least 6 weeks after wrist surgery
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss the start of the regular season after undergoing wrist surgery. General manager Ron Hextall says the surgery was necessary to address a lingering issue. The team estimates Crosby will be out a minimum of six weeks. The Penguins begin training camp later this month and open the 2021-22 season on the road against two-time defending Stanley Cup champions Tampa Bay on Oct. 12.

Mike Lange Retiring from Play-By-Play Duties, Remaining with Penguins Radio Network

Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange announced today that he will not return to the radio booth for play-by-play duties, but will remain a part of the Penguins Radio Network. Fans will continue to hear Lange’s voice during radio appearances and various Penguins programming.

Lange, 73, missed the majority of the past season out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic while awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine.  He returned to the booth alongside color analyst Phil Bourque to call two home games at the end of the regular season and Games 1 and 5 of the Penguins’ Round One series against the New York Islanders.

“Mike is a broadcasting legend, not just in Pittsburgh, but in all of sports,” said Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse. “He is respected and admired by all, including our ownership, players and management and executive team.  Mike’s clever phrases and goal calls are synonymous with the most iconic moments in Penguins history.  Although he is stepping away from the booth, he remains a huge part of the Penguins’ family and we look forward to hearing his voice for years to come.”

  Lange was honored in a pre-game ceremony celebrating 45 years as the voice of the Penguins in 2019 when the team named the press box at PPG Paints Arena the “Mike Lange Media Level.”  His unique and creative style, including trademark phrases such as “Buy Sam A Drink And Get His Dog One, Too,” earned him the Foster Hewitt award for broadcasting from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.

“As many of you know, I have been cutting back on game broadcasts the last few seasons. This year was difficult with the pandemic, but I was still able to broadcast a limited few, which was important to me. That marked 50 years of broadcasting professional hockey – four in the Western Hockey League and 46 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. That was  pretty special for me,” said Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange. “I didn’t get cheated in my quest to do what I have always loved. The Penguins have asked me to continue to add commentary and voice work on a limited basis to the current radio set-up and I look forward to staying involved. In the meantime, the best consolation to stepping away is knowing that the broadcast couldn’t be in better hands with the very talented Josh Getzoff, and the Ole ’29-er, Phil Bourque.”

Josh Getzoff will take over all radio play-by-play duties, teaming with veteran analyst Bourque on 105.9 The X and the Penguins Radio Network.  Getzoff has called the Penguins road games for the past three seasons, in addition to home games in Lange’s absence over the past two years.

  Lange’s relationship with the Penguins began in 1974-75, when he broke into the NHL as a radio play-by-play man. He left for one season, but returned in 1976-77 and has been a fixture on the Penguins’ scene ever since.

Lange did radio exclusively until 1979, when games were simulcast on radio and TV. He served as the television voice of the Penguins through 2005-06, before returning to the radio booth in 2006-07.

A native of Sacramento, California, Lange earned a degree in broadcasting from Sacramento State University before starting his career as the voice of the Phoenix Roadrunners (WHL) in 1970. He also served as the play-by-play voice of the San Diego Gulls (WHL) in 1973-74 and  the Washington Diplomats (NASL) before joining the Penguins.

In addition to his tenure with the Penguins, Lange handled play-by-play duties for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986-87. A well-known member of the Pittsburgh community, Lange makes numerous personal appearances throughout the year and is actively involved in charity work.

Mike Sullivan named US men’s hockey coach for 2022 Olympics

Mike Sullivan named US men’s hockey coach for 2022 Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer
Mike Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named U.S. men’s hockey coach for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. Sullivan will be behind the bench if the NHL participates. There is not a deal currently in place to send NHL players to the Olympics. Negotiations are ongoing. Sullivan coached the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017. USA Hockey expects to name his assistants later this summer.

Pens Vs Islanders Score Update

 123OTF 
Islanders235
Pens213
Goals Pens: Jeff Carter 1:27
Islanders: Anthony Beauvillier 5:16
Pens: Jake Guentzel 11:12
Islanders: Kyle Palmieri 12:25
Pens: Jason Zucker 1:53
Islanders: Josh Bailey 8:35
Islanders: Ryan Pulock 8:48
Islanders: Brock Nelson 11:34

Pens vs Islanders Score Update

 123F
Islanders134
Pens1225
Goals Pens: Zach Aston-Reese 2:25
Islanders: Scott Mayfield 11:03
Pens: Jeff Carter 13:34
Pens: Jason Zucker 18:03
Islanders: Cal Clutterbuck 3:46
Islanders: Anthony Beauvillier 5:54
Pens: Jeff Carter 7:00
Islanders: Cal Clutterbuck 14:17
Pens: Brandon Tanev 16:24