Category: NHL

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.

Jarry Rebounds With 37 Saves, Pens Even Series with Isles

Jarry rebounds with 37 saves, Pens even series with Isles
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped 37 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins evened their first-round series with the New York Islanders with a taut 2-1 victory on Tuesday night. Jarry struggled in a 4-3 loss in Game 1, but bounced back to pick up the first postseason victory of his career. Bryan Rust and Jeff Carter scored in the first period for the Penguins. Josh Bailey drew New York within a goal late in the second period, but the Islanders couldn’t draw even. The series shifts to New York for Game 3.

Palmieri’s OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1

Palmieri’s OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Palmieri’s second goal of the game 16:30 into overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round series. Palmieri collected a pass from Jean-Gabriel Pageau near the goal line and lifted it over Tristan Jarry and into the net. The victory was the first for New York in five tries at PPG Paints Arena this season. Sidney Crosby scored his 69th career playoff goal, but the Penguins lost for the 10th time in their past 11 postseason games.

Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4

Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Carter scored a career-high four goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved back into first place in the crowded East Division with an 8-4 victory over Buffalo. Jared McCann had a goal and two assists for Pittsburgh. Brian Dumoulin, Sidney Crosby and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Penguins. Pittsburgh moved two points ahead of Washington for the top spot in the East. The Capitals, however, have three games remaining. The Penguins have just one, their regular-season finale against the Sabres.

Crosby scores 2 goals as Pens surge past Flyers 7-3

Crosby scores 2 goals as Pens surge past Flyers 7-3
By KEVIN COONEY Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins regained first place in the East Division with a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Marcus Pettersson, Jake Guentzel, Jason Zucker, Mark Friedman and John Marino also scored goals while Tristan Jarry had 30 saves for the Penguins, who moved two points ahead of idle Washington. The Capitals have two games in hand over the Penguins with one week left in the regular season.