May 23, 2021 Series now even, Islanders aim to keep Crosby, Pens in check The top line of Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust served as the lone constant for the Pittsburgh Penguins during an injury-plagued regular season, one that ended with a sprint to the East Division championship.
May 23, 2021 Sorokin, Islanders beat Penguins 4-1 in Game 4 to tie series After two tough losses, the New York Islanders turned back to Ilya Sorokin in a game they needed to win, and the rookie goalie came through.
May 21, 2021 Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3 Each time the New York Islanders tried to get some momentum, the Pittsburgh Penguins had an answer. And now they have the lead in their first-round playoff series.
May 19, 2021 Jarry rebounds with 37 saves, Pens even series with Isles Tristan Jarry challenged himself to simply be better following a shaky performance in Pittsburgh's playoff opener.
May 16, 2021 Palmieri's OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1 Kyle Palmieri's second goal of the game 16:30 into overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday.
May 9, 2021 Carter, Lagace help Penguins beat Sabres, clinch 1st in East Jeff Carter scored and Maxime Lagace stopped 29 shots for his first career shutout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Saturday.
May 5, 2021 Crosby scores 2 goals as Pens surge past Flyers 7-3 Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins regained first place in the East Division with a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
May 2, 2021 Penguins shut out Capitals 3-0 to reclaim 1st place in East Bryan Rust scored two unassisted goals, Tristan Jarry made 23 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Washington Capitals 3-O Saturday night to reclaim first place in the East Division.
April 30, 2021 Fab 15; Penguins happy but not satisfied with playoff streak Mike Sullivan insisted the Pittsburgh Penguins would take a minute to enjoy clinching their 15th straight playoff berth, the longest active streak in major North American professional sports.
April 29, 2021 Guentzel wins it in OT as Pens, Caps clinch playoffs Jake Guentzel scored his 22nd goal 2:11 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in a result that clinched both teams' place in the playoffs.