http://www.mail.com/people/14294-sidney-crosby.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/14294-sidney-crosby.html http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2086242-penguins-top-senators-4-1-to-take-series-opener.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins. If they don't slow down Pittsburgh's potent power play, they'll have a difficult time against Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins. Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz scored power-play goals and Pascal Dupuis added his sixth goal of t... Wed, 15 May 2013 03:45:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2086242-penguins-top-senators-4-1-to-take-series-opener.html 2013-05-15T03:45:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083782-4-nhls-original-6-8-playoffs.html The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round. The end-to-end, hard-hitting action with storied franchises and superstars might become intriguing enough to attract some casual fans for the conference semifinals. Original Six teams — Chicago and Detroit, Boston and the New York Rangers — are ... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:24:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2083782-4-nhls-original-6-8-playoffs.html 2013-05-14T08:24:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2079674-orpiks-ot-goal-sends-penguins-to-2nd-round.html UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Orpik's goal would have been memorable even if wasn't in overtime and didn't put the Pittsburgh Penguins into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. When you are a defensive-minded defenseman with only 12 goals in nine NHL seasons, they all tend to stand out. Orpik fired a slap shot from the left point that hit the bac... Sun, 12 May 2013 03:45:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2079674-orpiks-ot-goal-sends-penguins-to-2nd-round.html 2013-05-12T03:45:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2076748-crosby-ovechkin-tavares-up-hart-trophy.html NEW YORK (AP) — Three top NHL players are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy. Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, Washington's Alex Ovechkin and John Tavares of the New York Islanders are vying for the award. Crosby finished fourth in the NHL with 56 points despite missing 12 games because of injuries. Ovechkin had 32 goals in 48 games, and Tavares ranked thi... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:54:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2076748-crosby-ovechkin-tavares-up-hart-trophy.html 2013-05-10T14:54:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2076094-crosby-delivers-penguins-take-command.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby picked up the touch pass from Jarome Iginla near center ice and sprinted toward the New York Islanders' net. Broken jaw or no broken jaw, the Pittsburgh Penguins' captain had only one destination in mind. It hardly mattered three Islanders — defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky and Thomas Hickey and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov — were... Fri, 10 May 2013 07:40:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2076094-crosby-delivers-penguins-take-command.html 2013-05-10T07:40:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2075652-penguins-drop-islanders-4-0-to-regain-series-lead.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tomas Vokoun had forgotten what it was like to start in the playoffs. Tyler Kennedy wondered if he'd ever get the chance again. That's never an issue for Sidney Crosby, who followed the lead of his decidedly less-heralded teammates to establish a bit of order to the Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round series with the New York Islanders. ... Fri, 10 May 2013 03:10:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2075652-penguins-drop-islanders-4-0-to-regain-series-lead.html 2013-05-10T03:10:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2071880-penguins-turning-to-backup-vokoun-game-5.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma insists he still believes in Marc-Andre Fleury, that the issues for the reeling Penguins go far beyond the struggles of their Stanley Cup-winning goaltender. Still, that didn't stop Bylsma from making a switch he hopes will shift momentum in Pittsburgh's highly entertaining but slightly bewildering fi... Wed, 08 May 2013 18:57:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2071880-penguins-turning-to-backup-vokoun-game-5.html 2013-05-08T18:57:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2070156-streits-2-goals-lift-isles-2-2-series-tie.html UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Leads aren't safe in the wild first-round playoff matchup between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh. Suddenly, neither are the top-seeded Penguins. Through four games of the best-of-seven series, both teams have two wins. The latest big momentum shift has swung sharply in the direction of the No. 8 Islanders. John Tavares scored... Wed, 08 May 2013 03:40:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2070156-streits-2-goals-lift-isles-2-2-series-tie.html 2013-05-08T03:40:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2065538-isles-optimistic-outlook-takes-hit-with-ot-loss.html UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders' rallying cry in their return to the postseason for the first time in six years is "Believe." Even the most ardent of supporters might find that optimism difficult following a deflating home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Buoyed by a split of the first two games of the first-round series in Pittsburgh, the I... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:18:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2065538-isles-optimistic-outlook-takes-hit-with-ot-loss.html 2013-05-06T07:18:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2064630-kunitzs-2nd-goal-pens-ot-win-isles.html UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins bounced back from their home disappointment and dished out their fair share to the suddenly shocked New York Islanders. All it took was Sidney Crosby and a very powerful power play to do the trick. Chris Kunitz scored his second man-advantage goal of the game 8:44 into overtime, off the third assist of the da... Sun, 05 May 2013 21:36:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2064630-kunitzs-2nd-goal-pens-ot-win-isles.html 2013-05-05T21:36:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2062514-islanders-rally-series-with-penguins.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby's return was supposed to provide the knockout punch that would make the New York Islanders' return to the playoffs a brief cameo. Instead, the Islanders welcomed the return of the NHL's best player by issuing a reminder to Crosby and the rest of Pittsburgh's star-studded roster: it takes more than bold-faced names to surviv... Sat, 04 May 2013 06:50:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2062514-islanders-rally-series-with-penguins.html 2013-05-04T06:50:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2062246-islanders-rally-penguins-4-3-to-series.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby did what he always seems to do in big moments, scoring two quick goals in his return from a broken jaw. He gave the Pittsburgh Penguins an early two-goal lead over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Then the Islanders responded, doing something they hadn't managed in six years: win a playoff game. Kyle Okposo provided ... Sat, 04 May 2013 03:13:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2062246-islanders-rally-penguins-4-3-to-series.html 2013-05-04T03:13:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2061064-crosby-to-return-game-2-islanders.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — It's game on for Sidney Crosby. The Penguins' star says he will play Friday night in Game 2 of the playoff series with the New York Islanders after missing more than a month with a broken jaw. Crosby skated with usual linemates Pascal Dupuis and Chris Kuntiz on Friday morning and expects to be in the lineup as Pittsburgh tries to go up 2... Fri, 03 May 2013 15:35:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2061064-crosby-to-return-game-2-islanders.html 2013-05-03T15:35:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2059546-rookies-contributors-nhl-playoffs.html CHICAGO (AP) — A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 minutes in two games and picked up his first career NHL point on an assist, but the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round. This season, the 20-year-old Pittsburgh native is skating on the... Thu, 02 May 2013 21:26:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2059546-rookies-contributors-nhl-playoffs.html 2013-05-02T21:26:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2059246-physical-penguins-defense-rattles-islanders.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Budding New York Islanders star John Tavares anticipated the open space he found so easily during the regular season to be whittled away by the Pittsburgh Penguins in their opening-round playoff series. He never thought it would disappear entirely. The Penguins held the NHL's third-leading goal scorer without a shot during their remarkab... Thu, 02 May 2013 21:12:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2059246-physical-penguins-defense-rattles-islanders.html 2013-05-02T21:12:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2057902-penguins-set-tone-with-5-0-romp-islanders.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — The rookie scored. So did the enforcer. The Norris Trophy-candidate defenseman too. And the underrated forward in the midst of a career season did it twice. Not bad for a team missing arguably the best player on the planet. The Pittsburgh Penguins crushed the New York Islanders 5-0 in their playoff opener on Wednesday night, looking very... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:28:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2057902-penguins-set-tone-with-5-0-romp-islanders.html 2013-05-02T07:28:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2052256-nhl-playoffs-wild-wide-open-salary-cap-era.html Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Patrick Kane are as good as hockey players get. Their teammates are pretty good, too. In the NHL playoffs, that guarantees nothing. Superstars and teams that were successful in the regular season get sent home, regularly, in the wild and wide-open postseason because seedings are relatively irrelevant. Los Angeles proved th... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:11:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2052256-nhl-playoffs-wild-wide-open-salary-cap-era.html 2013-04-29T22:11:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2047298-crosby-practices-return-broken-jaw-uncertain.html CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sidney Crosby's smile betrays a jagged ridgeline of enamel along his bottom row of teeth, evidence of the extensive damage inflicted to Crosby's jaw by a wayward shot a month ago. The Pittsburgh Penguins' captain has learned to deal with the dull ache left by multiple dental procedures. The cumbersome mask he'll be forced to wear wh... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:40:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2047298-crosby-practices-return-broken-jaw-uncertain.html 2013-04-26T21:40:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2033814-hockey-returns-to-boston-penguins-top-bruins-3-2.html BOSTON (AP) — Another emotional video tribute. Another stirring performance of the national anthem by a packed arena. Another hockey game in Boston. The sport returned to the city Saturday, a day after a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings was captured, and the fans welcomed their Bruins back with cheers and greeted the Pittsburgh Penguins with jeers.... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:19:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2033814-hockey-returns-to-boston-penguins-top-bruins-3-2.html 2013-04-20T21:19:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2023190-injured-crosby-resumes-skating-return-uncertain.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated before the team's practice Monday. Crosby wore a protective mask while skating with injured teammates James Neal and Paul Martin. Coach Dan Bylsma said there is no timetable for Crosby's return, but called it a positive step for the NHL's leading scorer. ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:43:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2023190-injured-crosby-resumes-skating-return-uncertain.html 2013-04-16T15:43:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1997082-newcomers-lift-rangers-to-6-1-rout-penguins.html NEW YORK (AP) — Derick Brassard and John Moore had no way of knowing just how well their debut with the New York Rangers would go. They started the day at practice with the Columbus Blue Jackets and ended it as key offensive forces in the Rangers' surprising 6-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Brassard and Moore arrived just 15 minutes... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:42:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1997082-newcomers-lift-rangers-to-6-1-rout-penguins.html 2013-04-04T03:42:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1994420-penguins-15-game-winning-streak-snapped-sabres.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Good periods. Bad ones. It didn't matter much to the Pittsburgh Penguins during their perfect 15-game run through March. In the end, they always found a way. April might be a little tougher, particularly without star Sidney Crosby. Outplayed on both ends of the ice for long stretches by rebuilding Buffalo, Pittsburgh fell 4-1 on Tuesday ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:18:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1994420-penguins-15-game-winning-streak-snapped-sabres.html 2013-04-03T03:18:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1993474-penguins-captain-sidney-crosby-hospital.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is out of the hospital after breaking his jaw Saturday. The Penguins confirmed on their Twitter account Tuesday that Crosby had been released a day earlier. He will be out of the lineup indefinitely after undergoing surgery. Crosby was hurt in the first period of the Penguins' 2-0 win over the Ne... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:01:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1993474-penguins-captain-sidney-crosby-hospital.html 2013-04-02T20:01:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1988716-penguins-win-15th-straight-crosby-hurt.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Despite losing their captain, the Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to finish the month unbeaten. Pittsburgh, gearing for a run at the Stanley Cup, welcomed star forward Jarome Iginla to the lineup, but lost Sidney Crosby early in the first period after he was hit in the mouth with a puck. Still, the Penguins managed to overcome the injury... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:33:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1988716-penguins-win-15th-straight-crosby-hurt.html 2013-03-30T23:33:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1988566-crosby-hit-mouth-puck-will-return.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby lost several teeth and needed oral surgery after he was hit in the mouth with a puck during a 2-0 victory against the New York Islanders on Saturday. Coach Dan Bylsma wasn't sure if the injury affected Crosby's jaw and didn't know if he would miss any more time. The Penguins, who have won a leagu... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:50:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1988566-crosby-hit-mouth-puck-will-return.html 2013-03-30T21:50:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1988458-iginla-penguins-debut-islanders.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — After scoring more than 500 goals in Calgary, Jarome Iginla just wants to fit in with Sidney Crosby and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Flames captain, acquired early Thursday in Pittsburgh's latest blockbuster trade, made his Penguins debut Saturday against the New York Islanders. Pittsburgh was looking for its 15th straig... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1988458-iginla-penguins-debut-islanders.html 2013-03-30T17:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1986284-penguins-move-within-3-nhl-consecutive-win-mark.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby isn't concerned about making history. He'd also prefer not to have the Pittsburgh Penguins repeat it. Sure, Crosby is enjoying Pittsburgh's 14-game winning streak. Yet he also knows his team's perfect run through March won't mean a thing if the Penguins don't come through in May and June. "I don't think anyone is going to r... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:04:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1986284-penguins-move-within-3-nhl-consecutive-win-mark.html 2013-03-29T08:04:35Z