Bob Grove
@bobgrove91.bsky.social
Notes, history and opinion on the Penguins.
Since their 6-2-0 start, Pens are 4-4-5 -- tied for the 26th-best record in the NHL in that timeframe.
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Since their 6-2-0 start, Pens are 4-4-5 -- tied for the 26th-best record in the NHL in that timeframe.
Pens have converted 1 of their last 15 overtime shots.
November 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Pens have converted 1 of their last 15 overtime shots.
Pens have now lost 9 consecutive games when playing the second of back-to-backs (0-6-3).
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Pens have now lost 9 consecutive games when playing the second of back-to-backs (0-6-3).
Pens swept for the fifth consecutive time playing home games on consecutive nights.
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Pens swept for the fifth consecutive time playing home games on consecutive nights.
In their last 10 overtime losses, Pens' goalies have stopped 4 of 14 shots.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In their last 10 overtime losses, Pens' goalies have stopped 4 of 14 shots.
Tonight marked the 133rd time Sid and Geno both scored in the same game. Pens 116-10-7, including 64-7-2 at home.
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Tonight marked the 133rd time Sid and Geno both scored in the same game. Pens 116-10-7, including 64-7-2 at home.
In 4 of their last 6 losses, Pens have led in the third period:
@ Toronto (3-0, lost 4-3)
v Los Angeles (2-1, lost 3-2)
@ Nashville (1-0, lost 2-1 OT)
v Seattle (2-1, lost 3-2 OT)
@ Toronto (3-0, lost 4-3)
v Los Angeles (2-1, lost 3-2)
@ Nashville (1-0, lost 2-1 OT)
v Seattle (2-1, lost 3-2 OT)
November 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
In 4 of their last 6 losses, Pens have led in the third period:
@ Toronto (3-0, lost 4-3)
v Los Angeles (2-1, lost 3-2)
@ Nashville (1-0, lost 2-1 OT)
v Seattle (2-1, lost 3-2 OT)
@ Toronto (3-0, lost 4-3)
v Los Angeles (2-1, lost 3-2)
@ Nashville (1-0, lost 2-1 OT)
v Seattle (2-1, lost 3-2 OT)
Pens have now lost 5 of their last 8 home games that were decided after regulation (2 OT, 3 SO).
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Pens have now lost 5 of their last 8 home games that were decided after regulation (2 OT, 3 SO).
Dating to last season, Pens have now lost 6 straight GP that went beyond regulation (3 in OT, 3 in SO).
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Dating to last season, Pens have now lost 6 straight GP that went beyond regulation (3 in OT, 3 in SO).
Sid’s 500th career multi-point game.
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Sid’s 500th career multi-point game.
Through 2 periods tonight, Sid on pace for 51 goals this season.
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Through 2 periods tonight, Sid on pace for 51 goals this season.
First goal in the last six periods on home ice for Pens.
November 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
First goal in the last six periods on home ice for Pens.
Pens come up empty with 2 shots on 3 power play chances in the first period. Big missed opportunity against the NHL’s third-worst PK.
November 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Pens come up empty with 2 shots on 3 power play chances in the first period. Big missed opportunity against the NHL’s third-worst PK.
Letang has points in all 4 Pens’ home games against Seattle (0-5-5).
November 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Letang has points in all 4 Pens’ home games against Seattle (0-5-5).
Pens have lost each of their last 2 games in Pittsburgh against Western Conference teams. The last time they lost 3 straight was Oct. 19-Nov. 6, 2021 (Dallas, Calgary, Minnesota).
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Pens have lost each of their last 2 games in Pittsburgh against Western Conference teams. The last time they lost 3 straight was Oct. 19-Nov. 6, 2021 (Dallas, Calgary, Minnesota).
Dating to last season, Pens have lost 5 of their last 10 games in Pittsburgh (5-4-1).
November 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Dating to last season, Pens have lost 5 of their last 10 games in Pittsburgh (5-4-1).
Pens have 1 power play shot in their last 3 games.
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Pens have 1 power play shot in their last 3 games.
Gustavsson (Pens drafted in 2016) became 6th former member of Pens’ organization to blank them after leaving:
Fleury (VGK), 10/19/19, 3-0
Hedberg (Atl), 4/10/10, 1-0
Conklin (Det), 2/8/09, 3-0
Lalime (Ott), 2/12/03 (3-0)
Barrasso (Caro), 12/16/01 (7-0)
Lalime (Ott), 3/9/00 (7-0)
Fleury (VGK), 10/19/19, 3-0
Hedberg (Atl), 4/10/10, 1-0
Conklin (Det), 2/8/09, 3-0
Lalime (Ott), 2/12/03 (3-0)
Barrasso (Caro), 12/16/01 (7-0)
Lalime (Ott), 3/9/00 (7-0)
November 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Gustavsson (Pens drafted in 2016) became 6th former member of Pens’ organization to blank them after leaving:
Fleury (VGK), 10/19/19, 3-0
Hedberg (Atl), 4/10/10, 1-0
Conklin (Det), 2/8/09, 3-0
Lalime (Ott), 2/12/03 (3-0)
Barrasso (Caro), 12/16/01 (7-0)
Lalime (Ott), 3/9/00 (7-0)
Fleury (VGK), 10/19/19, 3-0
Hedberg (Atl), 4/10/10, 1-0
Conklin (Det), 2/8/09, 3-0
Lalime (Ott), 2/12/03 (3-0)
Barrasso (Caro), 12/16/01 (7-0)
Lalime (Ott), 3/9/00 (7-0)
Pens have lost 9 of their last 14 (5-8-1) when playing their next game after a shutout loss.
November 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Pens have lost 9 of their last 14 (5-8-1) when playing their next game after a shutout loss.
Being physical has never been part of Karlsson's game, which has been great this season. Still, among the 161 D in NHL who have played 16+ GP, fewest hits:
Karlsson (0)
Maatta (0)
Theodore (1)
Hughes (1)
York (1)
Karlsson had 29 hits last season and 40 two seasons ago.
Karlsson (0)
Maatta (0)
Theodore (1)
Hughes (1)
York (1)
Karlsson had 29 hits last season and 40 two seasons ago.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Being physical has never been part of Karlsson's game, which has been great this season. Still, among the 161 D in NHL who have played 16+ GP, fewest hits:
Karlsson (0)
Maatta (0)
Theodore (1)
Hughes (1)
York (1)
Karlsson had 29 hits last season and 40 two seasons ago.
Karlsson (0)
Maatta (0)
Theodore (1)
Hughes (1)
York (1)
Karlsson had 29 hits last season and 40 two seasons ago.
Gustavsson made 19 saves last night, fewest by an opposing goaltender in a shutout here vs. Pens since Tampa’s Mike Smith made 15 in a 2-0 win on Dec. 23, 2008.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Gustavsson made 19 saves last night, fewest by an opposing goaltender in a shutout here vs. Pens since Tampa’s Mike Smith made 15 in a 2-0 win on Dec. 23, 2008.
Pens have been limited to 22/fewer shots in 3 straight games. In those 3 GP, defensemen have a total of 9 shots; D combined for 34 shots in the previous 3 games.
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Pens have been limited to 22/fewer shots in 3 straight games. In those 3 GP, defensemen have a total of 9 shots; D combined for 34 shots in the previous 3 games.
Coming into tonight, Karlsson has played in 184 consecutive games for Pens. Only Pens’ D to have longer streaks:
Stackhouse (235)
Burrows (202)
Coffey (189)
Stackhouse (235)
Burrows (202)
Coffey (189)
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Coming into tonight, Karlsson has played in 184 consecutive games for Pens. Only Pens’ D to have longer streaks:
Stackhouse (235)
Burrows (202)
Coffey (189)
Stackhouse (235)
Burrows (202)
Coffey (189)
In their history, Pens have only suffered 10 home shutout losses worse than last night. The worst was an 0-9 loss to New Jersey on 10/28/00.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
In their history, Pens have only suffered 10 home shutout losses worse than last night. The worst was an 0-9 loss to New Jersey on 10/28/00.
Last night marked the first time Silovs has ever been pulled from a regular season game in his career, and the first time a Pens’ starter was pulled since Jarry last March 27 @ Buffalo.
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Last night marked the first time Silovs has ever been pulled from a regular season game in his career, and the first time a Pens’ starter was pulled since Jarry last March 27 @ Buffalo.