Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Defensive breakdowns from the Penguins and opportunistic scoring from Vegas helped the home team pull away in the third period. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin can’t return soon enough. [Recap]
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The Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County approved the $1.7 billion sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies on Thursday, but not before criticizing Fenway Sports Group for “profiteering” on the sale, noting the group could stand to make about $800 million (an 89% return) after only four years of ownership. Board members also said FSG failed to fulfill promised investments in Pittsburgh’s Lower Hill neighborhood. [Trib Live]
One of the many reasons the Penguins have found success this season lies in the quality and contributions of the team’s depth players. Players and coaches say the team’s depth and chemistry have allowed different lines and players to step up on any given night. [Trib Live]
The Penguins shuffled around their defense corps on Thursday, recalling defenseman Alexander Alexeyev from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins while reassigning fellow blueliner Ryan Graves. [Trib Live]
News and updates from around the NHL…
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews was injured on Thursday night after taking a knee-on-knee hit from Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas. Gudas received a five-minute major and game misconduct for the hit and is likely to face discipline from the league. [TSN]
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Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon has sold a portion of his team to three new minority owners, including former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bobby Farnham. [TSN]
The NHL will not require the Ottawa Senators to forfeit a first-round draft pick for their involvement in a 2021 trade that was later voided. Instead, the team will receive the 32nd overall pick in this year’s draft. The team will also pay a $1 million fine to NHL Foundation Canada, with the league citing the franchise’s change in ownership when determining the revised punishment. [Sportsnet]