Flyers player boycotts Pride night promotion

January 18, 2023

On the ice Tonight: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7 p.m. TV: AT&T SportsNet Radio: WFBG-AM 1290 and 104.5-FM The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used warmup sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape. The 26-year-old Provorov did not skate with his teammates before Tuesday night’s game against Anaheim as the Flyers celebrated their annual Pride night in celebration and support of the LGBTQ+ community. He ...

Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Pens over Ducks

January 17, 2023

PITTSBURGH — A third-period lead over one of the worst teams in the NHL suddenly gone and well aware his club is fighting through a midseason malaise, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan braced for a letdown. “In a lot of instances that can deflate a team,” Sullivan said. “I ...

’Canes goalie withstands blunder, beats Pens

January 16, 2023

By Bob Sutton The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — Frederik Andersen made sure one mistake didn’t lead to any other problems for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Andersen stopped 34 shots and overcame a mishap in the third period as the Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh ...

Penguins in search of many things

January 14, 2023

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Winnipeg Jets are finding their footing at the season’s midway point. The short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for traction. Mark Scheifele scored twice, including the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Jets raced by the Penguins 4-1 on Friday night. “That was probably about one the best games we’ve played all year,” Jets coach Rick Bowness said. “It really was, in terms of how we want to play and how you can be successful moving forward. Certainly no passengers tonight. Everyone ...

Penguins hold on in wild affair

January 11, 2023

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins watched the Vancouver Canucks score three times in the opening minutes on Tuesday night and essentially yawned. No panic. No timeout to collect themselves. No scathing reminder from head coach Mike Sullivan to get ...

Pens snap 6-game losing skid

January 9, 2023

By John Marshall The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own. Guentzel scored two goals, Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 Sunday night ...