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United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) covers up the puck as Finland's Anton Lundell (15) and the U.S.' Brock Faber (14) come in for the rebound during second period in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Column | NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is its best idea in years

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

When National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman first announced the creation of a limited international tournament, the reaction was a bit mixed.  The 4 Nations Face-Off, which features the United...

Officials break up a fight between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Chicago.

Column | The NHL Needs To Take The Winter Classic Seriously Again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

When Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby snuck his shootout winner past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller at Ralph Wilson Stadium in 2008, he capped off a historic day in the National Hockey...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff • October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen (40) wears a Pride-themed jersey and holds a stick wrapped in rainbow tape for Pride Night while warming up before an NHL hockey game.

Opinion | NHL needs to bring specialty jerseys back

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • June 19, 2024
For years, the National Hockey League participated in theme nights by incorporating special warm-up jerseys into their pregame warmups. The end of this practice was announced last off-season after a controversy surrounding LGBTQ pride jerseys.
Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard is introduced before an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Kights, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Chicago.

Opinion | It’s not easy being no. 1

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • October 23, 2023
The pressure on Connor Bedard is harmful. Number one draft picks deserve time for development like everyone else.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jeff Carter, left, carries the puck behind the net as Columbus Blue Jackets' Emil Bemstrom defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

Column | Keep the Penguins’ disappointing season in context

By Zack Gibney, Senior Staff Writer • April 18, 2023
The Penguins' reign of dominance is finally over, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. But Senior Staff Writer Zack Gibney argues that Penguins fans should not take the team’s dominance for granted.
New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole pitches to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during Wednesday’s game in New York.

Take 5 | Gerrit Cole’s potential turnaround, NBA Playoffs and more

By The Pitt News Staff • April 15, 2022
In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk takes a look at the Grizzlies’ NBA title chances, how Cale Makar is revolutionizing hockey and more. 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) hugs goaltender Matt Murray (30) following the NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena Feb. 26, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

Penguins’ ice cracking under pressure

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
For the second year in a row Barry Trotz is showing he has what it takes to crack the Penguins’ ice. First with the Washington Capitals and now with the New York Islanders.
The Florida Panthers' Frank Vatrano (72) is knocked to the ice by the Nashville Predators' Matt Irwin (52) in the first period on Tuesday, April 3. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/TNS)

4 predictions for the NHL playoffs

By Max Sirianni | Staff Writer • April 12, 2018

After 82 games, the NHL regular season has officially ended, and the 16 teams that made the playoffs are ready to face off for the Stanley Cup. Playoff hockey is always full of surprises, so here are some...

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel threw at University of San Diego’s Pro Day March 22. (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Take 5: Rookies, rejection, re-entry

By The Pitt News Staff • March 23, 2018

As professional sports seasons begin to wrap up, questions remain — who will win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award? How will the Golden Knights fare in the NHL postseason? Will Johnny Manziel get...

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