Posts By Chris Bradford
-
10.2KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Penguins’ youth, Pirates’ pen, Steelers’ need
After winning the Stanley Cup each of the last two seasons, losing is a new experience the young Penguins can learn from.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 12:20 AM May 11, 2018 -
8.2KPenguinsLetang looks forward to a full off-season
No player could use a full off-season to get his body right more than Kris Letang. The veteran defenseman's 2017-18 season was plagued by inconsistency.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 3:25 PM May 10, 2018 -
6.1KPenguinsBradford: For Penguins, three out of four wouldn’t be bad
Despite their second-round exit, the Penguins believe they still have the makings of a championship team.
in Cranberry Township, Pa.POSTED: 12:00 AM May 10, 2018 -
Penguins
Rutherford, Sullivan downplay Kessel’s injury
Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel and Derick Brassard played through injuries during the Penguins' recently-concluded playoff run. The team isn't saying the nature or extent of those injuries though.
in Cranberry Township, Pa.POSTED: 1:33 PM May 9, 2018 -
10.6KPenguinsBradford: Where did it go wrong?
From injuries to defense, five reasons why the Penguins weren't able to threepeat as Stanley Cup champions.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 9:15 PM May 8, 2018 -
6.2KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityThem’s the odd-man breaks for Penguins
As they had all series, the Capitals were able to convert an odd-man breaks into a goal. Evgeny Kuznetsov's breakaway proved to be the winner in Game 6.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 5:18 AM May 8, 2018 -
4.5KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityHoltby, Ovechkin dismiss narratives
Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby and the Capitals dismissed some tired narratives and dethroned the Penguins in Game 6 on Monday night.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 3:19 AM May 8, 2018 -
4.1KPenguinsCapitals could look very different without Backstrom
Nicklas Backstrom did not take the morning skate prior to the Capitals' crucial Game 6 against the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 3:38 PM May 7, 2018 -
3.8KPenguinsBrassard line gives Penguins a depth charge
The Penguins fourth line produced some much-needed secondary scoring in Game 5. They will need more of it if they are to overcome a 3-2 series deficit.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 1:58 PM May 7, 2018 -
Penguins
Bradford’s three keys for Penguins vs. Capitals in Game 6
The Penguins are up against the ropes against the Washington Capitals, a team they have dominated in postseason play. Is there concern? Should there be?
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:55 PM May 7, 2018 -
6.3KPenguinsFacing elimination, Sullivan still ‘3elieves’ in his team
Mike Sullivan was confident in his team heading into Monday night's must-win Game 6 against Washington.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 11:58 PM May 6, 2018 -
8.3KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityKessel, Brassard finally rise from ashes
There are plenty of positives for the Penguins to take into Game 6 but none were more important than getting Phil Kessel and Derick Brassard involved in the offense.
in WashingtonPOSTED: 5:40 AM May 6, 2018 -
8.2KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityCarlson, Backstrom injured, statuses unknown
Washington stars John Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom suffered upper body injuries in the Capitals 6-3 win over the Penguins in Game 5.
in WashingtonPOSTED: 4:33 AM May 6, 2018 -
8.3KPenguinsPenguins give a lick about not licking
Penguins players say the don't know how they'd react if Boston's Brad Marchand, or anyone, licked them.
in WashingtonPOSTED: 11:52 PM May 5, 2018 -
4.4KPenguinsDespite struggles, Brassard says there’s no place he’d rather be
Derick Brassard came to Pittsburgh with a reputation for clutch performances in the spring. That hasn't happened yet but he's confident it's coming soon.
in WashingtonPOSTED: 4:21 PM May 5, 2018 -
7.6KPenguinsBradford’s three keys for Penguins vs. Capitals in Game 5
Three things to look for Game 5 of the Penguins' second-round series vs. the Capitals.
in WashingtonPOSTED: 2:00 AM May 5, 2018 -
6.4KPenguinsPractice report: Sprong waiting for an opportunity
Buoyed by a strong second-half at Wilkes-Barre, Daniel Sprong says he's ready and willing to go if inserted into the Penguins' lineup.
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 10:26 PM May 4, 2018 -
5.1KCourtesy of Point Park UniversitySullivan’s changes walk a fine line
The Penguins evened their second-round series with the Capitals despite getting little offense from anyone outside of their top line.
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 2:13 AM May 4, 2018