Blogger Seth Rorabaugh Offers Insight on Pens-Blue Jackets Series
Seth Rorabaugh, of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Empty Netters Blog, joined The Fan's John Phillips to react to the Penguins' performance in Game 4 and to look ahead to Game 5.
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Seth Rorabaugh, of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette's Empty Netters Blog, joined The Fan's John Phillips to react to the Penguins' performance in Game 4 and to look ahead to Game 5.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have found themselves in a series of twists and turns with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby led the league in points in the regular season, but all the focus right now is on the playoffs and his 9-game drought without scoring a goal in the postseason.
Playoff hockey is rarely dull and the first four games against the Columbus Blue Jackets are keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
He's allegedly the Columbus Blue Jackets' biggest fan, and he made his return to Nationwide Arena in time for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Blue Jacket's game four matchup.
This is the kind of series that drive stats people crazy. There's no way to explain this anomaly. It's just simply bizarre.
Brandon Dubinsky scored with 22.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime and Nick Foligno's wrist shot just inside the blue line 2:49 into the extra session gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
The Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets took another strange, yet familiar twist Monday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins also have another P-word going for them: patience.
With the series tied 1-1 and shifting to Columbus for the next two games, the Penguins' big guns need to start contributing - immediately.
Matt Calvert's first career playoff goal gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a badly needed boost. His second ended 4,493 days of futility for a franchise that is quickly morphing from laughingstock to something considerably more potent.
Bob Pompeani talked about the Penguins-Blue Jackets series with former Penguins defenseman Peter Taglianetti.
The Pens showed some good signs and some bad signs in Game 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the real key is that they came out of the game with a 1-0 series lead.
You could see it in the early moments of game one with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pens were tight and their play showed it. The weight of fans expecting a deep Stanley Cup run every year is something the players are aware of, and they aren't afraid to admit it.
Photos from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets at CONSOL Energy Center on April 17, 2014.
Brandon Sutter scored on a wrist shot from the left circle 8:18 into the third period, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rally for a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Wednesday night.
Maatta says he knows the playoffs are more intense and he hopes his Olympic experience will help him be ready.
Much like the fan base that has grown tired of meaningless games while waiting for the playoffs to being, Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen told Starkey and Mueller that he's ready for games that actually mean something.
The playoffs have arrived. It's that special time of year, where the world seems to stop when the puck is dropped.
With the Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets set to meet each other in the first round of the NHL playoffs, Blue Jackets play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Rimer joined Starkey and Mueller to tell us everything we should know about the Pens first round opponent.
Bob Pompeani talked about the state of the Penguins with former player Rick Tocchet.
Chris Kunitz and Beau Bennett scored goals 47 seconds apart midway through the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 35 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.
Evgeni Malkin scored in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby added his 16th goal, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.
Deryk Engelland, Chris Kunitz and Jussi Jokinen scored and backup Jeff Zatkoff made 19 saves in his first NHL win to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past Columbus 3-0 Saturday night for their fourth victory in a row and second over the Blue Jackets in as many days.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have tweaked their approach in hopes of taking some of the pressure off goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.
The Pirates are offering 30 years' worth of season tickets behind home plate in exchange for a rare Paul Skenes rookie card.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Skenes' historic rookie season continued, being named to the 2024 All-MLB First Team.
The holiday season is kicking off this weekend with a bunch of celebrations!
The Pirates are offering 30 years' worth of season tickets behind home plate in exchange for a rare Paul Skenes rookie card.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Skenes' historic rookie season continued, being named to the 2024 All-MLB First Team.
The holiday season is kicking off this weekend with a bunch of celebrations!
Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate has triggered an automatic recount.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking new steps to protect pets of domestic violence survivors.
Pennsylvania will conduct a legally required recount in the Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
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The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Chile was in Kennywood this morning and he got us ready for the opening night of the holiday lights!
Boaz spent some time at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium this morning celebrating the 40th birthday of Mickey the Penguin! Pittsburgh Dad, Rick Seback and others were in attendance!
Mikey was at the VA Hospital in Aspinwall this morning learning more about the DAV Van and how it is helping our local veterans in the community.
Jason Capps traded in his yinz for "ciao" to uncover Italy's best-kept secrets. He joined our PTL kitchen to make an authentic recipe straight from Tuscany.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The Pirates are offering 30 years' worth of season tickets behind home plate in exchange for a rare Paul Skenes rookie card.
Skenes' historic rookie season continued, being named to the 2024 All-MLB First Team.
Yes, the Penguins are bad this year, but what if it's part of the plan and not by accident?
Holstein left Pitt's game against Virginia last week with a head injury and is questionable for the ACC matchup against the No. 17 ranked Tigers.
Kickoff is still a few days away but fans are making a pilgrimage from all corners of the country to be in Pittsburgh.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
The band continues its touring schedule in 2025 and in August, they'll make a stop at PPG Paints Arena.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Kennywood has been nominated for hosting one of the country's best theme park holiday events.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Jeremy and Angie, of Discover the Burgh, shared some exciting things happening the rest of the month around Pittsburgh!
Patty Irrgang shared some recipes to please every palate at this time of year on today's show.
Kelly is back with another edition of Soft Pants Friday!
Which item is holding on to more germs, your toilet seat or your TV remote? We reacted to the new study that has surprising results.
Hilary Penigar and Madi Wick from Workshop PGH introduced us to the crafting arts of "rug tufting" on today's show.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
