Bob Grove
@bobgrove91.bsky.social
Notes, history and opinion on the Penguins.
Shea was the only Pens player without a shot today.
January 4, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Shea was the only Pens player without a shot today.
Silovs stopped 13 of his last 14 shots to win a fourth straight game for the first time in his career.
January 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Silovs stopped 13 of his last 14 shots to win a fourth straight game for the first time in his career.
Kindel today with his 4th multi-point game (2 assists) and he won 11 of 13 draws.
January 4, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Kindel today with his 4th multi-point game (2 assists) and he won 11 of 13 draws.
Pens had 43 shots today. Last time they had 43+ shots on the road while playing the second of back-to-backs was 11/2/17 @ Calgary in a 1-2 OT loss.
January 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Pens had 43 shots today. Last time they had 43+ shots on the road while playing the second of back-to-backs was 11/2/17 @ Calgary in a 1-2 OT loss.
4 of the last 5 times Pens won a game they trailed after 2 periods, it has been on the road (Sid has 2 of the 4 OT goals):
1/4/26 @ CBJ (5-4 OT)
11/28/25 @ CBJ (4-3 OT)
4/5/25 @ Dallas (5-3)
2/27/25 vs Flyers (5-4 OT)
1/29/25 @ Utah (3-2 OT)
1/4/26 @ CBJ (5-4 OT)
11/28/25 @ CBJ (4-3 OT)
4/5/25 @ Dallas (5-3)
2/27/25 vs Flyers (5-4 OT)
1/29/25 @ Utah (3-2 OT)
January 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
4 of the last 5 times Pens won a game they trailed after 2 periods, it has been on the road (Sid has 2 of the 4 OT goals):
1/4/26 @ CBJ (5-4 OT)
11/28/25 @ CBJ (4-3 OT)
4/5/25 @ Dallas (5-3)
2/27/25 vs Flyers (5-4 OT)
1/29/25 @ Utah (3-2 OT)
1/4/26 @ CBJ (5-4 OT)
11/28/25 @ CBJ (4-3 OT)
4/5/25 @ Dallas (5-3)
2/27/25 vs Flyers (5-4 OT)
1/29/25 @ Utah (3-2 OT)
. . .
12/27/17 @ Pgh, down 0-2, won 5-4 SO
10/30/09 @ CBJ, down 0-2, won 4-3 SO
2/28/02 @CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
12/27/17 @ Pgh, down 0-2, won 5-4 SO
10/30/09 @ CBJ, down 0-2, won 4-3 SO
2/28/02 @CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
January 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
. . .
12/27/17 @ Pgh, down 0-2, won 5-4 SO
10/30/09 @ CBJ, down 0-2, won 4-3 SO
2/28/02 @CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
12/27/17 @ Pgh, down 0-2, won 5-4 SO
10/30/09 @ CBJ, down 0-2, won 4-3 SO
2/28/02 @CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
This was 7th time Pens beat CBJ after trailing by multiple goals at some point, and it's the fifth time they've done so @ CBJ:
1/4/26 @ CBJ, down 1-4, won 5-4 OT
11/28/25 @ CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
3/7/23 @ Pgh, down 0-4, won 5-4 OT (Sid)
10/22/22
@CBJ
, down 0-2, won 6-3. . .
1/4/26 @ CBJ, down 1-4, won 5-4 OT
11/28/25 @ CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
3/7/23 @ Pgh, down 0-4, won 5-4 OT (Sid)
10/22/22
@CBJ
, down 0-2, won 6-3. . .
January 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This was 7th time Pens beat CBJ after trailing by multiple goals at some point, and it's the fifth time they've done so @ CBJ:
1/4/26 @ CBJ, down 1-4, won 5-4 OT
11/28/25 @ CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
3/7/23 @ Pgh, down 0-4, won 5-4 OT (Sid)
10/22/22
@CBJ
, down 0-2, won 6-3. . .
1/4/26 @ CBJ, down 1-4, won 5-4 OT
11/28/25 @ CBJ, down 1-3, won 4-3 OT
3/7/23 @ Pgh, down 0-4, won 5-4 OT (Sid)
10/22/22
@CBJ
, down 0-2, won 6-3. . .
Today marks the 46th time Pens have won a regular season game in which they trailed by 3+ goals, 15th time on the road.
January 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Today marks the 46th time Pens have won a regular season game in which they trailed by 3+ goals, 15th time on the road.
Last time Pens trailed by 3 on the road and won was 1/17/22 @ VGK (5-3).
January 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Last time Pens trailed by 3 on the road and won was 1/17/22 @ VGK (5-3).
Pens now a crazy 7-3-0 the last 10 times they trailed CBJ after two periods.
January 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Pens now a crazy 7-3-0 the last 10 times they trailed CBJ after two periods.
Sid's second career OT goal vs. CBJ, also had one 3/7/23 in Pgh.
January 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Sid's second career OT goal vs. CBJ, also had one 3/7/23 in Pgh.
Sid with his 25th regular season OT goal, second all-time to Ovechkin (27).
January 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Sid with his 25th regular season OT goal, second all-time to Ovechkin (27).
What a job today going from nowhere to at least a point.
January 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
What a job today going from nowhere to at least a point.
Huge stops by Silovs.
January 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Huge stops by Silovs.
Pens just dominant now.
January 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Pens just dominant now.
Third PPG for Novak this season.
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Third PPG for Novak this season.
The last 9 GP in which Pens trailed CBJ after 2, Pens' record is 6-3-0.
January 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The last 9 GP in which Pens trailed CBJ after 2, Pens' record is 6-3-0.
All-time, Pens' best points percentage against one team when trailing after 2 periods is .472 against CBJ (8-9-1). Their second-best number is not even close to that (.280 against Jets' franchise).
January 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
All-time, Pens' best points percentage against one team when trailing after 2 periods is .472 against CBJ (8-9-1). Their second-best number is not even close to that (.280 against Jets' franchise).
At moment, Pens credited with 21 shots in the second. Last time they had 21 shots in a road period was 12/23/23 @ Ottawa in the third period.
January 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
At moment, Pens credited with 21 shots in the second. Last time they had 21 shots in a road period was 12/23/23 @ Ottawa in the third period.
Third goal in 7 games for Acciari.
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Third goal in 7 games for Acciari.
Nice play at blue line by Dewar.
January 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Nice play at blue line by Dewar.
Zone entries on this PP are poor.
January 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Zone entries on this PP are poor.
Pens being totally outworked. CBJ played yesterday too.
January 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Pens being totally outworked. CBJ played yesterday too.
Pens 0 shots last 10:42 of the first.
January 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Pens 0 shots last 10:42 of the first.
Today marks the sixth time this season one of opponents’ first 2 shots beats Silovs.
January 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Today marks the sixth time this season one of opponents’ first 2 shots beats Silovs.