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Super Mario: From Prodigy to Legend

  Graphic: Genevive Oliver There have been great players for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and then there has been Mario Lemieux. From the impossible reach of his stick to his effortless, balletic stride, 'Le Magnifique' wasn't just a force of nature—he was a work of art on ice. His time in Pittsburgh wasn't just about piling up goals and assists; it was an incredible journey of dizzying highs, a battle with a life-threatening illness, and then, a truly triumphant comeback that carved his place as an eternal Penguins legend. His story is one of unrivaled greatness on the ice and a fierce, unwavering loyalty to the city that loved him. The Arrival of Le Magnifique: The Savior of a City The hype around Mario Lemieux started almost before he even got here. In the mid-1980s, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a punchline—a franchise teetering on the brink of irrelevance. Their arena was a ghost town, their roster a collection of misfits. Then, on a fateful day in 1984, the draft lotte...

Ducks defeat the Sharks 3-2 in overtime, 1/31/24

Shane Pinto scores the overtime winner 3-2 against the Red Wings, 1/31/24

Alex Turcotte records his first NHL goal, Kings defeat the Predators 4-2 1/31/24

Mackenzie Blackwood shutout, Sharks win with a 2-0 score against the Kraken 1/30/24

Elvis Merzlikins shutout, Blue Jackets win 1-0 against the Blues 1/30/24

The Senators defeat the Predators in overtime 4-3, 1/29/24

Blue Jackets fall to Seattle 4-2, 1/28/24

Blues defeat the Kings in overtime 4-3, 1/28/24

12 NHL Game Recaps - 1/27/23

Tampa Bay continues their new win streak, defeating the Devils 6-3 1/27/24

Edmonton hits 16 straight wins, defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1 1/27/24