Bob Grove
@bobgrove91.bsky.social
Notes, history and opinion on the Penguins.
Parity x2. We're getting close to the quarter pole of the season, and only 5 NHL teams are under .500. Only one in the East (Buffalo).
Last season at this date, there were 11 teams under .500, including 5 in the East.
Last season at this date, there were 11 teams under .500, including 5 in the East.
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Parity x2. We're getting close to the quarter pole of the season, and only 5 NHL teams are under .500. Only one in the East (Buffalo).
Last season at this date, there were 11 teams under .500, including 5 in the East.
Last season at this date, there were 11 teams under .500, including 5 in the East.
Pens’ #1 PP at 35.7%. Here’s who led NHL in PP% thru Nov. 13 in each of the last 4 seasons and where they ended up:
2024-25, Jets 42.2%, ended 1st at 28.9
2023-24, Devils 38.5%, ended 13th at 22.5
2022-23, Avs 39.0%, ended 6th at 24.5
2021-22, Oilers 42.5%, ended 3rd at 26.0
2024-25, Jets 42.2%, ended 1st at 28.9
2023-24, Devils 38.5%, ended 13th at 22.5
2022-23, Avs 39.0%, ended 6th at 24.5
2021-22, Oilers 42.5%, ended 3rd at 26.0
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Pens’ #1 PP at 35.7%. Here’s who led NHL in PP% thru Nov. 13 in each of the last 4 seasons and where they ended up:
2024-25, Jets 42.2%, ended 1st at 28.9
2023-24, Devils 38.5%, ended 13th at 22.5
2022-23, Avs 39.0%, ended 6th at 24.5
2021-22, Oilers 42.5%, ended 3rd at 26.0
2024-25, Jets 42.2%, ended 1st at 28.9
2023-24, Devils 38.5%, ended 13th at 22.5
2022-23, Avs 39.0%, ended 6th at 24.5
2021-22, Oilers 42.5%, ended 3rd at 26.0
Sid is on pace to record 49 road points this season, which would be his second-highest figure in 17 seasons (53 in 2018-19). Geno is on pace to record 45 road points, which would be the second-highest figure of his career (56 in 2008-09).
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sid is on pace to record 49 road points this season, which would be his second-highest figure in 17 seasons (53 in 2018-19). Geno is on pace to record 45 road points, which would be the second-highest figure of his career (56 in 2008-09).
Sid is 3-5-8 in his last 3 GP against Nashville, with goals in each game. He has 6 goals in his last 7 GP against them.
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sid is 3-5-8 in his last 3 GP against Nashville, with goals in each game. He has 6 goals in his last 7 GP against them.
Last time Pens played a neutral-site game in November was 11/3/93 @ ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA. Beat Sabres, 6-2. Jagr 2-2-4.
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Last time Pens played a neutral-site game in November was 11/3/93 @ ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA. Beat Sabres, 6-2. Jagr 2-2-4.
Pens have played 9 neutral-site games in their history. When they are designated the road team, as tonight, they are 5-0-0.
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Pens have played 9 neutral-site games in their history. When they are designated the road team, as tonight, they are 5-0-0.
Pens are technically the road team tonight. Sid has points in 8 of his last 9 road games (6-6-12).
November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Pens are technically the road team tonight. Sid has points in 8 of his last 9 road games (6-6-12).
Rust (20:25) leads all Pens’ F in average TOI.
November 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Rust (20:25) leads all Pens’ F in average TOI.
Sid is on pace for a career-high 116 penalty minutes. Had 110 as a rookie.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Sid is on pace for a career-high 116 penalty minutes. Had 110 as a rookie.
Karlsson will become the first Swedish player with the Penguins to dress in a game in Sweden. Hans Jonsson (foot) was injured in 2008, and Rakell (hand) and Hallander (blood clot) out this year.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Karlsson will become the first Swedish player with the Penguins to dress in a game in Sweden. Hans Jonsson (foot) was injured in 2008, and Rakell (hand) and Hallander (blood clot) out this year.
Pens have lost 5 of their last 7 games (2-3-2).
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Pens have lost 5 of their last 7 games (2-3-2).
Pens have 2 regulation losses this season when leading after 2 periods. That matches the number they had all of last season.
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pens have 2 regulation losses this season when leading after 2 periods. That matches the number they had all of last season.
Pens have outshot opponents in the first period 11 times in 17 GP this season, including 5 straight (174 total first-period shots for, 152 total first-period shots allowed). But they’ve scored the same number goals as they’ve allowed (16).
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Pens have outshot opponents in the first period 11 times in 17 GP this season, including 5 straight (174 total first-period shots for, 152 total first-period shots allowed). But they’ve scored the same number goals as they’ve allowed (16).
Graves had 5 shots against the Kings, his most in 123 GP since taking 5 @ Anaheim on 11/7/23.
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Graves had 5 shots against the Kings, his most in 123 GP since taking 5 @ Anaheim on 11/7/23.
Of the 26 Swedish skaters to play for the Pens, the most prolific:
Hornqvist (264 points)
Rakell (188)
Sandstrom (155)
Pettersson (141)
Karlsson (121)
Tarnstrom (103)
Hornqvist (264 points)
Rakell (188)
Sandstrom (155)
Pettersson (141)
Karlsson (121)
Tarnstrom (103)
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Of the 26 Swedish skaters to play for the Pens, the most prolific:
Hornqvist (264 points)
Rakell (188)
Sandstrom (155)
Pettersson (141)
Karlsson (121)
Tarnstrom (103)
Hornqvist (264 points)
Rakell (188)
Sandstrom (155)
Pettersson (141)
Karlsson (121)
Tarnstrom (103)
The 7 players who have scored goals for Pens overseas:
Jan Hrdina (2)
Tyler Kennedy (2)
Robert Lang
Marty Straka
Geno
Alex Goligoski
Rob Scuderi
Jan Hrdina (2)
Tyler Kennedy (2)
Robert Lang
Marty Straka
Geno
Alex Goligoski
Rob Scuderi
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The 7 players who have scored goals for Pens overseas:
Jan Hrdina (2)
Tyler Kennedy (2)
Robert Lang
Marty Straka
Geno
Alex Goligoski
Rob Scuderi
Jan Hrdina (2)
Tyler Kennedy (2)
Robert Lang
Marty Straka
Geno
Alex Goligoski
Rob Scuderi
Over their last 8 GP against the Predators, Pens’ PK is 22-for-23 (95.6%).
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Over their last 8 GP against the Predators, Pens’ PK is 22-for-23 (95.6%).
Pens are 2-2-0 in 4 games played overseas, splitting against Nashville at Japan in October, 2000 and splitting with Ottawa at Stockholm in October, 2008.
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Pens are 2-2-0 in 4 games played overseas, splitting against Nashville at Japan in October, 2000 and splitting with Ottawa at Stockholm in October, 2008.
Pens are 6-0-1 in their last 7 GP against Nashville, and Pens have suffered only 4 regulation losses in their last 25 GP against the Preds (18-4-3).
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Pens are 6-0-1 in their last 7 GP against Nashville, and Pens have suffered only 4 regulation losses in their last 25 GP against the Preds (18-4-3).
Geno is on pace for 207 shots this season, which would be his second-highest figure in the past 8 seasons (240 in 2022-23).
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Geno is on pace for 207 shots this season, which would be his second-highest figure in the past 8 seasons (240 in 2022-23).
Mantha and Dewar (6) lead Pens in penalties drawn leading to power plays.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Mantha and Dewar (6) lead Pens in penalties drawn leading to power plays.
Last 3 GP, Pens have won 13 of 17 power play draws (76.5%). This season, they are winning 63.6% of their power plays draws, up from 57.4% last season.
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last 3 GP, Pens have won 13 of 17 power play draws (76.5%). This season, they are winning 63.6% of their power plays draws, up from 57.4% last season.
(2 of 2)
10/30/88, Steel @ NYJ (20-24), Pens @ NYR (2-9)
12/20/75, Steel @ LA (3-10), Pens @ LA (5-1)
12/8/74, Steel @ NE (21-17), Pens @ Bos (2-3)
12/3/67, Steel @ Det (24-14), Pens @ Det (1-6)
10/30/88, Steel @ NYJ (20-24), Pens @ NYR (2-9)
12/20/75, Steel @ LA (3-10), Pens @ LA (5-1)
12/8/74, Steel @ NE (21-17), Pens @ Bos (2-3)
12/3/67, Steel @ Det (24-14), Pens @ Det (1-6)
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
(2 of 2)
10/30/88, Steel @ NYJ (20-24), Pens @ NYR (2-9)
12/20/75, Steel @ LA (3-10), Pens @ LA (5-1)
12/8/74, Steel @ NE (21-17), Pens @ Bos (2-3)
12/3/67, Steel @ Det (24-14), Pens @ Det (1-6)
10/30/88, Steel @ NYJ (20-24), Pens @ NYR (2-9)
12/20/75, Steel @ LA (3-10), Pens @ LA (5-1)
12/8/74, Steel @ NE (21-17), Pens @ Bos (2-3)
12/3/67, Steel @ Det (24-14), Pens @ Det (1-6)
(1 of 2) As followup to yesterday, here are the 7 times Steelers & Pens have played teams from the same city on the same day:
11/9/25, Steel @ LA (10-25), Pens v LA (2-3)
12/18/22, Steel @ Car (24-16), Pens @ Car (2-3)
1/22/17, Steel @ NE (17-36), Pens v Bos (5-1) . . .
11/9/25, Steel @ LA (10-25), Pens v LA (2-3)
12/18/22, Steel @ Car (24-16), Pens @ Car (2-3)
1/22/17, Steel @ NE (17-36), Pens v Bos (5-1) . . .
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
(1 of 2) As followup to yesterday, here are the 7 times Steelers & Pens have played teams from the same city on the same day:
11/9/25, Steel @ LA (10-25), Pens v LA (2-3)
12/18/22, Steel @ Car (24-16), Pens @ Car (2-3)
1/22/17, Steel @ NE (17-36), Pens v Bos (5-1) . . .
11/9/25, Steel @ LA (10-25), Pens v LA (2-3)
12/18/22, Steel @ Car (24-16), Pens @ Car (2-3)
1/22/17, Steel @ NE (17-36), Pens v Bos (5-1) . . .
Mantha’s first PPG with Pens and first since last Nov. 3 vs. Oilers.
November 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Mantha’s first PPG with Pens and first since last Nov. 3 vs. Oilers.