In Tales from the Pittsburgh Penguins, sportswriter Joe Starkey takes fans inside the locker rooms, onto the team buses (including the one defenseman Bryan "Buggsy" Watson hi-jacked) and behind the personalities that have shaped Penguins ... The Penguins … Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will make his first appearance of the season Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. Crosby missed the first seven games after having wrist surgery Sept. 8; Carter, who had four shots in 21:31, was in the NHL COVID-19 protocol for three games. "I think we just weren't executing as well as we should.". Matheson also skated with Hennes earlier Saturday morning. Crosby led the Penguins last year with 62 points in 55 games. Pittsburgh Hockey Now Editor-in-Chief, formerly 93.7 The Fan, Sportsnet Hockey Tonight, NHL Home Ice. Jesper Bratt scored on a third-period penalty shot to spoil Sidney Crosby’s season debut and help the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Saturday night. The Penguins will have their top center back in the lineup tonight as the team announced (Twitter link) that he has been activated off injured reserve and will play against New Jersey. Malkin is entering the final year of his contract. He managed over 19 minutes in his return, but certainly seemed to have a bit of rust after a long injury rehab. We'll see how things progress here.". Crosby… Gene J. Puskar/The Associated Press Juuso Riikola backhanded a pass into the crease that Aston-Reese tipped on net before Heinen scored on a rebound from the slot. The three-time Stanley Cup champion has scored 1,325 points (486 goals, 839 assists) in 1,040 games, all with Pittsburgh. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2021. Jesper Bratt scored on a penalty shot with 3:00 remaining in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils spoiled Sidney Crosby's season debut by defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins … Found inside – Page 20NUMBER 87 Crosby has chosen to wear jersey number 87 because it relates to his birth date . He was born on August 7 , 1987 , which is 8/7/87 . Crosby became a full - blown star during his second season with the Penguins . Found insideThe Penguins started their 2005–06 season in New Jersey, and on Crosby's first shift he had a great scoring chance, but his backhand—the shot for which he has become famous—was stopped by Martin Brodeur, the Hall of Famer who holds ... Sullivan said Matheson will also be out. Who: New Jesey Devils (3-2-0, 6 points) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-2, 8 points). Found insideand elbow pads and hip pads and knee pads and shin pads and gloves and helmet as well as his Penguins jersey, No. 87, for his birth date, 8/7/87, Sidney Crosby, with stick in hand and with what appeared to be little trepidation, ... In ... was the consensus first overall pick, with many referring to the draft lottery process as "The Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes". Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby during a game against the New Jersey Devils, in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 30. His number 21 jersey was never reissued, remaining out of circulation until it was formally retired in 2001. Copyright © 2020 National Hockey Now, LLC and Pittsburgh Sports Now, LLC. Andreas Johnsson scored into an empty net for his second goal of the game and the 4-2 final with 1:43 left. Found insideThe Penguins made their NHL debut October 11, 1967, in the Civic Area (now Mellon Arena). This arena was their home for over 40 years. ... However, the capacity for Pens games is set at 18,087—in honor of Crosby's jersey number, 87. Found insideHere are the reasons some other athletes wore the jersey numbers they did. • SIDNEY CROSBY, captain of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, wears #87. ... His dad, who was the coach, let the rest of the team choose their jerseys first. Examines the life, career, and accomplishments of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player Sidney Crosby. Pittsburgh will also be without two other important forwards: Jake Guentzel and Zach Aston-Reese. Gamethread: New Jersey Devils @ Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby is on the mend from September wrist surgery, and he has been practicing with the team, but it appears he is not yet ready for game action. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. Kapanen Nets 1st Goal on Sweet Deke, Drills 2 More, Bears vs. Steelers Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions, Game Day #10: Penguins Get Rust! Jarry made 36 saves, and Zach Aston-Reese had two assists for Pittsburgh. Defenseman Mike Matheson, who has not yet played this season after aggravating an injury last Tuesday morning during the morning skate before the season opener in Tampa Bay, was on the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins.However, Matheson was a spectator in power play and penalty kill drills. Head coach Mike Sullivan said Crosby skated with skills coach Ty Hennes earlier Saturday morning. Center Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss the first two months of the season as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. The New Jersey Devils faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the first half of the Halloween weekend back-to-back. The Penguins came into the … The Penguins captain last played when Pittsburgh was eliminated in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup First Round against the New York Islanders on May 26. Wes Crosby From an international advertising deal with Reebok to a season that seems to go from triumph to triumph, Sid the Kid has proven that he already is the man. Found inside – Page 29Lucky Number 87 Crosby's jersey number, 87, reflects the date of his birth: August 7, 1987, or 8/7/87. ... It is believed that the number 87 holds superstitious value to him, though according to Penguins general manager Ray Shero, ... The Pittsburgh Penguins star will make his season debut Saturday night when the Penguins host New … Sidney Crosby joins Steve Levy to discuss the upcoming NHL season, Alex Ovechkin, the new team in Seattle, as well as some NFL topics. Following NHL tradition, the author spends the day with the Stanley Cup, traveling to his hometown of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Crosby only just returned from injury, playing one game for the Penguins on Saturday. All rights reserved. Sullivan indicated Zach Aston-Reese, recovering from COVID, would be a game-time decision. Found inside – Page 424A Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins hockey jersey drew the top bid of $1,500. “We want to make sure we're always giving back to the community, since the city of Bradenton and Manatee County have been so generous to us,” said Trevor ... Found inside51 Zach Parise showed up for his first professional training camp hoping to earn a spot on New Jersey's Opening Night roster ... when the Devils opened the 2005–06 season against hotshot rookie Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. ‘He Taped All of My…Stuff,’ Fleury Pranks Letang Saturday Morning, Dan’s Daily: Jeff Carter Gets Gummy Gift, Eichel Trade Roller Coaster. "It's his first game in probably five months," Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. It's been a little struggle to put the puck in the back of the net.". "There were probably two or three opportunities before that to take the lead. The 28-year-old forward is in the final year of his four-year, $14 million contract, which looks like an extreme bargain now. The Penguins acquired 36-year-old Jeff Carter from the Kings last season, and he will be elevated to top-line center with Crosby and Malkin out. Found insideMalkin's much-anticipated NHL debut came Oct. 18, 2006, against the New Jersey Devils—on Sidney Crosby Bobblehead Night. All Malkin did that night was break a pane of glass with a slap shot, drop Devils winger Cam Janssen like a ... We encourage you to review it carefully. Lines, Notes & What to Watch vs. Wild, Dan’s Daily: Bryan Rust Could Play, GMs Push Back on Tkachuk Trade Rumor, Dan’s Daily: More Trades in Vegas? He raised his arms and shouted. He circled back toward centre ice, all broken teeth and fat lip and unbridled rage and joy and sweet revenge in one package. The crowd roared its displeasure. –FromThe Rookie From the Hardcover edition. Found inside – Page 50PPG Paints Arena SUPERFACTSUPERFACT Sidney Crosby is popular. He's so popular that his number 87 Penguins jersey was the number one selling jersey at the official shop of the NHL for the 2016 season. GARY INNESS 1973–76 / EVENGI MALKIN ... Sidney Crosby: The Story of a Champion follows the young Cole Harbour hockey phenomenon through his early years in minor hockey, his dominating run through the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, his record-breaking play with the Pittsburgh ... Found insideI wanted to make a sign asking Sidney Crosby to sign my jersey. Why not? ... Then I hung my game-worn Pittsburgh Penguins #87 jersey in the lower left corner, with a pen, in case he drove past while I was at work. Enter your email and get all our articles sent directly to your inbox. While they have cleared protocols, they are not yet ready to join the team on the ice. Teddy Blueger sent a pass out front while falling behind the goal line, setting up McGinn for a wrist shot from the slot. Found inside – Page 123Reebok offered a ten-thousand-dollar reward and set up a tipline after Sidney Crosby lost a glove and a stick in the af- ... Some significant articles never show up after they go missing, but luckily, Crosby's jersey was found in a ... ", When asked when he would be back, Crosby said, "It's hard to say. NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Vezina, Selke, Calder? "I think our second period wasn't as sharp as we'd like," McGinn said. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby is back. It’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh! Catch Dan tweeting @theDanKingerski and the official @pghhockeynow account. Guentzel was second on the team with 57 points in 56 games. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby is back. 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Crosby on expectations for the NHL in 2021-22 (9:38), Penguins captain Crosby (wrist) misses opener, Winners and losers as the Jack Eichel Derby comes to an end, Grading the Jack Eichel trade: Sabres whiff on franchise-altering deal. Pittsburgh Penguins star centre Sidney Crosby and defenceman Brian Dumoulin have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol after testing positive for the virus, the team announced Wednesday. ", Video: NJD@PIT: Vesey tucks home breakaway goal short handed. Crosby, 34, underwent left wrist surgery on Sept. 8 … Crosby’s 62 points in 55 games last season (10th in the NHL) powered the Penguins’ to the East Division crown.