Pittsburgh Penguins News

The Dallas Stars have seen a lot of skilled and amazing players come and go throughout both their time in the Lone Star State, and also in the North Star State of Minnesota.

There are also cases of lofty expectations being placed on certain goaltenders after a few good seasons, which usually comes in the form of a huge contract.

Evgeni Malkin added to his NHL-leading point total, scoring a goal and dishing out four assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the Winnipeg Jets 8-5 on Saturday.

Record: 26-24-6, 58 points. The Jets are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and third place in the Southeast Division.

They call the last two months leading into the NHL playoffs the stretch run, and, for members of the Southeast Division, there's a heightened sense of urgency this season.

The 26-24-6 Winnipeg Jets are in Pittsburgh for a Saturday afternoon matinee at the Consol Energy Center against the 30-19-5 Penguins.

Business management company SMG is interested in running the day-to-day operations of both WesBanco Arena and the Capitol Theatre, Senior Vice President of Sales and Development Bob Cavalieri confirmed to The Intelligencer on Friday.

Staal's return means $4M less cap space for the Pens as the deadline approaches, but precious few players of Staal's caliber can be had for $4M anyway.

For all intents and purposes, the Penguins' current top line of Chris Kunitz , Evgeni Malkin and James Neal was born Dec.

The Hershey Bears have three games this upcoming weekend, one on the road and two at Giant Center.

Jan 22, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Tyler Kennedy moves behind the net as Washington Capitals defensemen Dennis Wideman and Karl Alzner pursue during the second period at Consol Energy Center.

Area residents who've always dreamed of asking aA Pittsburgh Penguins A player in person about the team's playoff hopes will get an opportunity to do so this weekend.

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has not divulged his plans for line combinations once center Jordan Staal returns, but one thing is clear: Staal, who could return as early as a home game Saturday afternoon against Winnipeg, will not be part of a reunion party with wingers Tyler Kennedy and Matt Cooke anytime soon.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have established intense rivalries with teams such as the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers , and they have lesser rivalries with squads such as the Detroit Red Wings .

There is no shortage of coolness in professional sports. Although some athletes seem to take fuller advantage of the life of splendor their career affords them than others.

He takes us through his role in how the Pens have played lately, and tells us where the team would be without him.

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma revealed Thursday that forward Tyler Kennedy has a high-ankle sprain and will possibly be sidelined at least a month.

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"Tyler Kennedy was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, 4-6 weeks. After a week we'll have a better idea of what the timeframe looks like exactly, as it calms down over the next week or so and as he rehabs.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin beats Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price with a back hand during a shootout during NHL action at the Bell Centre in Montreal Tuesday February 7, 2012.