Pens Labyrinth Daily: The Penguins raise the 2016-17 Stanley Cup banner in their opening night for the 2017-18 season, the three-peat challenge prevails, the Pens’ 2016-17 championship rings and more!
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The Pittsburgh Penguins had their home opener last night against the St. Louis Blues. Highlights from the game included the raising of the Pens’ consecutive Stanley Cup banner and a huge game-tying goal from Conor Sheary. Unfortunately, the rally to retake the game didn’t last and Alex Pietrangelo notched an OT win for the Blues. Justin Schultz, Olli Maatta, Sidney Crosby and Sheary all notched goals in the game and Matt Murray made 29 saves in the 5-4 loss.
Next, the Penguins will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago tonight at 8:30 p.m.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Raise Stanley Cup Banner
The Penguins have officially had their 2017-18 season home opener, which means the Stanley Cup banner for the 2016-17 has officially reached the rafters. The Pens have now officially raised their championship banner for two consecutive seasons and are aiming to be raising another one this time next year. [SB Nation]
Penguins Chasing the Three-peat
The Penguins have already won back-to-back Stanley Cups, but, is a third consecutive Cup that far-fetched? Pittsburgh is still the team to beat coming into this season and while chasing a third Stanley Cup is going to be a big challenge, the Penguins are equipped for the challenge. The rest of the NHL will be very hesitant to let it happen and will put their best play forward but the Penguins are up for the challenge. [ESPN]
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2016-17 Stanley Cup Ring
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2017 Stanley Cup rings are officially here- and they’re beautiful. Jostens created the gorgeous championship rings and their beauty goes without mention. The Penguins have the perfect follow-up to their 2015-16 Stanley Cup rings. [NHL.com]