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This article has been read 50 times. Don't take Michael Kinsley out to the ballgame.

Penguins center Evgeni "Geno" Malkin was surprised to hear the words leave his mouth during a conversation two years ago with his father.

After knocking off the defending champions to win the Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins could be on the verge of something big.

Ordinary does not make young fans -- and old -- scream in delight when you pass by as was repeated time and again during the team's Victory Parade through Downtown.

Sykora did not participate and wore a protective boot on his right foot, which was injured blocking a shot in Game 6. "It is disappointing," Sykora said.

" Mayor Peter Kooistra says there's going to be a party if the Stanley Cup makes its way to Stirling.

Hopefully, the NHL has seen the last of Jim Balsillie and any other rogues who think they can buy their way into anything.

Matt Cooke held Lord Stanley's mug aloft, allowing his young son to balance hockey's most cherished prize in his tiny hands.

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma drinks from the cup with the help of Sidney Crosby. View all related images There was only one bit of suspense left late Friday night after Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury swatted away a desperate, last-second shot by Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom to secure the 2-1 Game 7 win and third Stanley Cup championship in ...

Knowing that his team was playing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final last night lifted Petr Sykora's spirits and made him forget that he might have played his last game for the Penguins.

There is almost nothing Matt Cooke wouldn't do to win a playoff series. And there's always one thing he'll do whether he's successful or not - line up and shake hands with the opposing players.

Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated off the ice toward the dressing room after taking a big hit in the second period against the Red Wings.

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, left, after taking a crushing hit from Wings centre Johan Frazen during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final Friday night at Joe Louis Arena.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Penguins selecting Mario Lemieux with the first overall pick at the 1984 NHL draft.

Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby appear carefree at practice yesterday, but both will have to be at the top of their games tonight in order to extend the Penguins' season to Friday.

Not anymore. Jordan Staal trumped his brother and kept the Pittsburgh Penguins' season alive for one more game.

It is, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said, a move that he has discussed with his staff regularly for more than a month.

The Pittsburgh unit of Jordan Staal between Tyler Kennedy and ex-Spitfire Matt Cooke have been an effective checking line for the Penguins throughout the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost their momentum, confidence and composure, their scoring touch and their goaltending.

The Penguins' penalty kill before and since Dan Bylsma replaced Michel Therrien as coach Feb.