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PITTSBURGH — Once the Penguins start providing reasons to believe there might still be a Stanley Cup contender in there somewhere, they always deliver a dud like this.

There will be tougher games ahead, for sure. I can think of two later this week, Thursday night and Saturday night against these same New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Then, of course, there will be a difficult first-round playoff series against Boston, Carolina or New Jersey.

PITTSBURGH — The New York Islanders again had the Penguins right where they wanted them.

I don't write this as a criticism. It's more of a wondering.

This run from the Senators has been fun, but it probably won't last.

ELMONT, N.Y. — To get the three wins this week that would greatly enhance their playoff chances, the Islanders had to win the first one first.

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby’s overtime goal capped off a crazy comeback for the Penguins in Tuesday’s 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena.

The Penguins are fighting for their playoff lives. Although it looks like they are back on track after a miserable stretch of five losses in six games, they still have work to do. They currently sit in fifth place in the Metro Division and occupy the eighth and final playoff…

SUNRISE, Fla. — Not much has changed with Nick Bonino since he last wore the black and gold. But he did acknowledge a few key differences Saturday.