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Nick Belsky

Nick Belsky

Joined: Oct 1, 2024

Dec 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) congratulates center Blake Lizotte (46) after Lizotte scored an empty net goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Impressive Winning Stretch Has Salvaged Penguins Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have climbed out of their early season slump.

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Nov 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (24) skates with the puck against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Must Make Two Lineup Changes

The Pittsburgh Penguins need to remove two players from their lineup.

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Nov 7, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) looks up against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center.
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Penguins Offense Reaching New Low

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the worst scoring teams in the NHL this month.

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Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Jesse Puljujarvi (18) celebrates with right wing Sam Poulin (22) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Lars Eller Trade Paying Off for Penguins Lineup

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have found something with their young third line.

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Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face-off against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Limping Into Quarter Mark of Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are well beyond a slow start.

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Oct 22, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Penguins Concerns Growing About Top Defender

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not happy with Erik Karlsson's season.

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Oct 31, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) reacts during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Star Back on Track After Poor Start

The Pittsburgh Penguins are finally getting the most out of their captain.

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Feb 27, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) smiles during warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.
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Scorned Penguins Goaltender Undefeated to Begin Conditioning Stint

Tristan Jarry hasn't lost since being sent to the AHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Oct 26, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and forward Evgeni Malkin (71) react after losing to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.
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Losing Streaks Becoming New Normal for Penguins

Losing five straight games is now nothing new for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Oct 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (left), center Sidney Crosby (87), and right wing Bryan Rust (17) congratulate center Evgeni Malkin (71) on his 500th career NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Special Teams Becoming Bright Spot for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to a hot start on both power play and penalty kill.

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Oct 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (8) skates during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.
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Penguins Forward Must Respond to Wake Up Call

It's crucial that Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting bounces back from his slow start.

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Oct 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Drew O'Connor (10) battle for the puck during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Milestones Mask Massive Issue for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins escaped with a win despite awful defensive performances.

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