Posts By Chris Bradford
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4.5K55Courtesy of Point Park UniversityPenguins failed to make the grade in 2018-19
Collectively, the Penguins failed to live up to expectations. Individually, they didn't fare much better. Here are Chris Bradford's player-by-player grades.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:01 AM April 20, 2019 -
5.3K141Courtesy of Point Park UniversityLetang gets defensive about changing his game
Though his turnovers proved costly in the Penguins' first-round loss to the Islanders, Kris Letang says he's not about to change the way he plays.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 6:02 PM April 18, 2019 -
8.6K182Courtesy of Point Park UniversityRutherford vows changes coming this summer
After his team's disappointing first-round playoff loss, Penguins GM Jim Rutherford says changes will be made in what figures to be a huge off-season in Pittsburgh.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 4:45 PM April 18, 2019 -
4.2K35Courtesy of Point Park UniversityCrosby omitted from Selke Trophy field
There'll be no fourth Stanley Cup and no first Selke Trophy for Sidney Crosby. The Penguins captain was not among the three finalists revealed Wednesday night.
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 7:37 PM April 17, 2019 -
3.6K43Courtesy of Point Park UniversityOffense goes one and done one final time
In the biggest game of the season, the Penguins' offense sputtered yet again as the Islanders completed the first-round series sweep.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 5:48 AM April 17, 2019 -
4.1K44Courtesy of Point Park UniversityMcCann to top line, Guentzel to top power-play
Mike Sullivan isn't going to overthink things for Game 4. The Penguins coach had Jake Guentzel on the top power-play unit and Jared McCann on the first line.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:50 AM April 16, 2019 -
7.2K183Courtesy of Point Park UniversityCrosby and Co. embrace challenge of 3-0 deficit
It won't be easy and history suggests its almost impossible, but the Penguins believe they can comeback from three games down vs. the Islanders.
in Cranberry Pa.POSTED: 12:50 AM April 16, 2019 -
3.4K20Courtesy of Point Park UniversityCan’t win if you can’t score goals
Unable to score more than one goal, the Penguins are pushed to the brink of elimination after Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders in Game 3.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 7:14 PM April 14, 2019 -
2.4K14Courtesy of Point Park UniversitySullivan downplays notion of desperation
Obviously, Mike Sullivan does not like his team's current predicament but he remains confident in his team heading into Game 3 vs. the Islanders.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 11:28 AM April 14, 2019 -
6.7K156Courtesy of Point Park UniversitySimon right back on top line in tough time
Down 2-0 to the Islanders in their first-round series, the Penguins turn to Dominik Simon to jumpstart Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 12:30 AM April 14, 2019 -
2.7K9Courtesy of Point Park UniversityDevils draw top pick in 2019 NHL Draft
For the second time in three years, the New Jersey Devils hold the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft. The Rangers will select second.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 10:04 PM April 9, 2019 -
5.3K27Courtesy of Point Park UniversityMike Lange to miss start of playoffs
Mike Lange, the iconic voice of the Penguins, will miss the start of Stanley Cup playoffs as he recovers from a recent illness.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 4:36 PM April 9, 2019 -
3.9K27Courtesy of Point Park UniversitySullivan’s shuffle reunites Schultz, Johnson
On the eve of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Mike Sullivan made one small tweak to his defense pairs by reuniting Jack Johnson with Justin Schultz.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 1:00 PM April 9, 2019 -
2.4K7Courtesy of Point Park UniversityFourth-line is Islanders’ X-factor
The Islanders' fourth-line is regarded as one of, if not, the best in the NHL. It's one of the few advantages they have over the Penguins and it could be...
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 12:59 PM April 9, 2019 -
4.4K10Courtesy of Point Park UniversityThis time, Barzal is opponent for Crosby, Letang
Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang called Mathew Barzal a linemate in the All-Star Game. But in the playoffs, they will be opponents.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 3:39 PM April 8, 2019 -
6.5K85Courtesy of Point Park UniversityMust take what Trotz’s Islanders are giving
The Penguins scored the sixth-most goals in the NHL this season while the Islanders gave up the fewest goals. Something's got to give in their first-round matchup.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:05 AM April 8, 2019 -
3.1K15PenguinsDrive to the Net: Penguins way too generous ☕
The Penguins were in a generous mood Saturday. They gave fans the jerseys off their backs and the Rangers the puck in a 4-3 overtime loss.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 1:58 AM April 7, 2019 -
3.2K9Courtesy of Point Park UniversityDumoulin making ‘encouraging’ progress
The Penguins are in the playoffs but their first-round opponent depends on what they do tonight against the Rangers in the regular-season finale.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:06 AM April 6, 2019