More minutes, mightier Staal

Jordan Staal offered only a few words Friday to dispute a suggestion that he is a more productive player when skating less.

Kennedy's status for the game unsure

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has not ruled out right wing Tyler Kennedy playing tonight at San Jose, but Kennedy did not practice yesterday after missing a loss at Los Angeles on Thursday night because of an undisclosed injury that has forced him to miss four of the past five contests.

Scouting the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks will host the Penguins today at 10:30 p.m. at the HP Pavilion.

Penguins flushed by Kings in third period

Their expectations are so high that a loss like this one will really stick. That is the reality of life for the Penguins. (2009-11-06)

Pens not missing shutdown defensive pair

Less than seven seconds remained in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Detroit last June, and Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma did not hesitate to place defensemen Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill on the ice. (2009-11-06)

Crosby and Johnson face rare NHL showdown

Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Kings defenseman Jack Johnson have been close friends since their days together at Shattuck-St. Mary's School in Minnesota, where they played prep hockey. (2009-11-06)

Kings see opportunity

Rob Scuderi knows what his upstart Los Angeles Kings can gain tonight against the Penguins at Staples Center. (2009-11-05)