Everyone is in place but Sidney Crosby. … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a mindset’: On Sidney Crosby becoming the NHL’s all-time leader in faceoff wins
Tim Benz: Pens play ‘points game’ poorly to open crucial 5-game homestand
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust doesn’t care that 40 of 82 games remain on the schedule. The extra point they gave away to a division rival Tuesday night is worthy of some angst. … [Read more...] about Tim Benz: Pens play ‘points game’ poorly to open crucial 5-game homestand
First Call: Justin Fields on his chances for snaps vs. Baltimore; Broderick Jones wanted Ravens rematch
Wednesday’s “First Call” has Justin Fields’ assessment of his chances of getting on the field in some form this week against the Baltimore Ravens. A Steelers offensive lineman says this is the playoff rematch that he wanted going into Week 18. … [Read more...] about First Call: Justin Fields on his chances for snaps vs. Baltimore; Broderick Jones wanted Ravens rematch
Penguins’ Cody Glass deputizes as 2nd-line center on short notice with Evgeni Malkin out
Cody Glass doesn’t stress out when, abruptly, the Pittsburgh Penguins task him with switching positions. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Cody Glass deputizes as 2nd-line center on short notice with Evgeni Malkin out
No. 4 Duke pulls away from Pitt, ends Panthers’ 5-game winning streak
Early in the second half of Pitt’s 76-47 loss to Duke on Tuesday night, Blue Devils freshman Cooper Flagg — burdened by three fouls — intercepted a pass from Jaland Lowe. … [Read more...] about No. 4 Duke pulls away from Pitt, ends Panthers’ 5-game winning streak