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Fans Remain Optimistic Despite Game 4 Loss
Playoff hockey is rarely dull and the first four games against the Columbus Blue Jackets are keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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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.
Boone Jenner scored his second goal of the game to offset Jussi Jokinen's hat trick and lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a preseason game Saturday.
USA Today's hockey writer Kevin Allen knows the hockey scene as well as anyone, and takes a look around the league at what pieces the Penguins could be targeting in a trade.
With the Stanley Cup being presented to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, it's time to start looking ahead to next season. On Wednesday, the Penguins announced their upcoming preseason schedule for the 2012-13 campaign.
The park closed the ride temporarily so modifications could be made following an inspection by the Department of Agriculture.
TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein says there are no shortcuts when it comes to screening travelers and their belongings.
The veteran quarterback signed with the team this past offseason.
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Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger refuted some of Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony.
The park closed the ride temporarily so modifications could be made following an inspection by the Department of Agriculture.
TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein says there are no shortcuts when it comes to screening travelers and their belongings.
The veteran quarterback signed with the team this past offseason.
The 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open.
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger refuted some of Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony.
Threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
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The vetting process for vice president is underway, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is on the shortlist.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
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A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
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Rania Harris' fresh summer salad series continues for the month of July!
Pittsburgh CLO is back in studio with part of their cast of "Young Frankenstein." Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk with Dan DeLuca, who plays Dr. Frankenstein, Tim Hartman plays The Monster and Anthony Marino Jr. play Igor.
European soccer teams Liverpool FC and Real Betis are in Pittsburgh for a big game at Acrisure Stadium. Ahead of the matchup, legendary soccer star Ian Rush has a preview of the game.
Rock band Taking Back Sunday is in town for a concert at Stage AE. Ahead of the show, hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield welcome lead singer Adam Lazzara.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Dr. Paul Leong, the owner of Sistine Plastic Surgery, joined us to share advice on what daily routines will make a difference for mature skin and how to properly use some common products like retinol.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The veteran quarterback signed with the team this past offseason.
The 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open.
Martín Pérez pitched six scoreless innings, Rowdy Tellez homered into the Allegheny River and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 5-0 to take two of three games from the Cardinals.
The Steelers report to Saint Vincent College today meaning the season is just around the corner and fans are ready for the team to take the next step.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The coaster was closed for one day after a viral photo sparked safety concerns among the public.
The 12th hole at Oakmont is an extremely long and challenging Par 5.
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A man was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood.
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris got something wrong at Tuesday's congressional hearing.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
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Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.