Boyle Puts Scalding Penguins Ahead in 4-2 Win Over Devils

Boyle puts scalding Penguins ahead in 4-2 win over Devils
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brian Boyle scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Tristan Jarry made 28 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins kept rolling with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. Mike Matheson, Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel also scored for the Penguins, who won their third straight overall and sixth straight on the road. Pittsburgh improved to 7-1-3 in its last 11 games. Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier scored for the Devils. New Jersey had scored seven goals in each of its last two games, both road wins. But the Devils nonetheless fell to 3-8-0 in their last 11.

Geneva Falls To Washington & Jefferson In Afternoon Barnburner

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

When the ball tipped off at Metheny Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon, it featured the two hottest teams in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference…and the two rivals showcased why.

Despite drilling 16 three-pointers and eclipsing over 100 points for the first time this season, the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes fell to Washington & Jefferson by a score of 111-103 on Senior Day. Senior Matt Veynovich had six of the three-pointers for Geneva, and he finished with 20 points on the afternoon. The Tipton brothers–junior Lyle and freshman Trevor–each led Geneva with 23 points a piece. Amos Luptak, another senior, and junior Ryan Rachic each had 15 points for Geneva.

W&J–now winners of six straight–were led by sophomore Michael Bigley who had 26. He was joined in double figures by Nick Gearhart (23), Kyran Mitchell (20), Isaiah Langston (16), and Okikiola Agbale (14). The Presidents outscored Geneva 80-24 in the paint, and stay atop first place in the PAC (with Chatham) at 13-2 to go with their 18-4 overall record. Geneva’s loss drops them to 10-5 in the PAC–tied with Westminster for third–and their overall record stands at 12-9.

Eden Christian defeats Rochester 44-36

Eden Christian took on Rochester as conference play wrapped up in WPIAL basketball.  Eden Christian started off leading the game until Rochester stole the lead in the second.  With Rochester leading to start the second half, Eden Christian made some big plays and managed to regain the lead.  Rochester couldn’t get the lead back and the game ended in favor of Eden Christian with a final score Eden Christian 44 Rochester 36.

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T.J. Watt Has Made it a Brother Act for AP Defensive Player of the Year.

(Los Angeles, CA) Pittsburgh’s All-Pro edge rusher who tied the NFL sacks record with 22 1/2, joined older brother J.J. in taking the award at NFL Honors on Thursday night.

The Steelers star received 42 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league, far outdistancing Dallas rookie linebacker Micah Parsons (five) and three-time winner Aaron Donald (three).

Watt, a unanimous All-Pro selection this season, follows his brother, who was the top defensive player in 2012, ’14 and ’15 with Houston.

Although he missed three games, Watt still got to the sacks mark set by Hall of Famer Michael Strahan — and Watt didn’t need Brett Favre taking a dive for the final sack. In all, Watt made 64 tackles despite battling an assortment of injuries.

Not surprisingly, given Pittsburgh’s history on defense — the Steel Curtain and all that — Watt is the seventh Steeler to earn the award. He joins Joe Greene (1974), Mel Blount (1975), Jack Lambert (1976), Rod Woodson (1993), James Harrison (2008) and Troy Polamalu (2010).

Casey DeSmith Has 26 Saves as Pens Beat Senators and Former Pens Goalie Murray

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 26 saves in outdueling former Penguins’ star Matt Murray and Pittsburgh won its fifth straight road game with a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Jeff Carter had the game-winning goal in the second period and Sidney Crosby blocked a late shot in close before assisting on Bryan Rust’s empty-net goal. The Penguins are 8-1-3 in their last 12. Murray, who helped the Penguins win consecutive Stanley Cups in 2016 and ’17 before being trade to Ottawa in 2020, made 42 saves in his first start against his former team.

Sidney Crosby Scores 499th Goal, Penguins Rally Past Bruins 4-2

Sidney Crosby scores 499th, Penguins rally past Bruins 4-2
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 499th career regular-season goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit and beat the Boston Bruins 4-2. Danton Heinen scored twice in a 28-second span in the second period, and Crosby added another with 7:07 left in the frame, moving him one goal shy of joining Washington’s Alex Ovechkin as the only active players to score 500 goals in the regular season. Tristan Jarry stopped 43 shots for the Penguins, and Bryan Rust scored into an empty net with 1:29 left in the third as Pittsburgh snapped a four-game winless streak.

Orlov Scores in Overtime, Leads Capitals Past Penguins 4-3

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By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dmitry Orlov scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Orlov scored the winner at 4:17 of OT, beating goaltender Tristan Jarry on the blocker side with a wrist shot. Nic Dowd scored a short-handed goal and Daniel Sprong also scored for the Capitals, who won their second straight. Ilya Samsonov made 43 saves for the Capitals. Samsonov denied Sidney Crosby his 499th career goal with a stop on a breakaway in overtime. Pittsburgh scored three power-play goals. Bryan Rust had two and Evgeni Malkin one. Jarry made 28 saves for the Penguins, who lost four straight games for the first time this season.