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Game Preview: 03.18.25 vs. New York Islanders | Pittsburgh Penguins

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March 18, 2025

Game Preview: 03.18.25 vs. New York Islanders | Pittsburgh Penguins

WE’RE GOIN’ STREAKIN’

Saturday’s win over New Jersey marked the Penguins’ fourth-consecutive win, tying their season-long stretch set from Nov. 27-Dec. 3 (4-0-0).

The team’s seven-goal outburst marked the third time this season that Pittsburgh has scored seven or more goals in a game (Dec. 12 at Montreal and Dec. 23 vs. Philadelphia). Since their winning streak began on Mar. 9, no team has more wins or goals than the Penguins.

TOMMA MIA!

Forward Philip Tomasino had a goal and an assist on Saturday against the Devils, securing his 10th tally of the season. With his next goal, he will tie his career-high goal total of 11 set in 2021-22 with Nashville.

Tomasino’s game-winning goal against New Jersey marked his sixth such goal of the season. No Penguin has more game-winning goals than Tomasino.

Since Tomasino was acquired by Pittsburgh on Nov. 25, no player across the league has more game-winning goals than Tomasino’s six.

The forward is set to play in his 200th career game tonight. Through 199 games, Tomasino has registered 33 goals, 57 assists, 90 points and 11 game-winning goals.

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR SID

With an assist in Saturday’s win over New Jersey, Sidney Crosby (1,669) tied Wayne Gretzky for the fourth-most points with a single franchise in NHL history.

Over the last four games dating back to March 9, the forward is leading the NHL in goals and is second in points.

The captain has been on an exceptional run at PPG Paints Arena as the forward has had points in 10-straight home games dating back to Feb. 1, 2025. During this home point streak, Crosby has posted five goals, 10 assists and 15 points. His 10-game home point streak is third in the league for active home point streaks.

AGAINST NYI

Throughout his career, Sidney Crosby has played dominant hockey against the New York Islanders. In 89 career games, Crosby has recorded 136 points (42G-94A) against the Islanders, helping Pittsburgh to a 52-24-13 record in those games. He has almost double the amount of multi-point games against them (40) as opposed to games with no points (23). Only Jaromir Jagr (155) has more points against the Islanders in NHL history than Crosby’s 136. Crosby’s 135 points versus the Islanders are also the most that any active player has against one single team.

Crosby is one of 17 players in NHL history, and the only active player, to have 100 or more points against three or more franchises.

MALK-A-MANIA

Evgeni Malkin enters tonight’s game with 10 points (4G-6A) in 12 games since returning from the 4 Nations break. With his assist on Saturday, he tied Anze Kopitar for the 13th-most assists for a single franchise in NHL history, and he is just one assist shy of tying Henrik Sedin for 12th place.

KILLER KARL

After Erik Karlsson’s power-play tally against New Jersey on Saturday, the defenseman enters tonight’s game just one goal shy of reaching the 200-goal plateau. Among active blueliners, Karlsson’s 199 career goals rank second in the NHL.

Among Swedish-born defensemen, only Nicklas Lidstrom (264) has more career goals than Karlsson.

Karlsson is just one assist shy of recording his 10th 40-assist season. With his next assist, Karlsson will tie Brian Leetch and Brad Park for the seventh-most 40-assist seasons by a defenseman in NHL history.

The blueliner has points in 13 of his last 17 games, which includes a season-long seven-game point streak which ran from Jan. 29-Feb. 23. Since Jan. 29, Karlsson is tied for third in points among all defensemen.

TIMMINS MAKING IMMEDIATE IMPACT

Since being dealt to the Penguins on the trade deadline, Conor Timmins has brought great offensive production to the backend as the defenseman has three points (1G-2A) in four games. Additionally, since his first game on Mar. 9 his plus-7 is tied for the team lead with Matt Grzelcyk and Rickard Rakell, and is tied for fourth in the entire league.

QUICK HITS

1) Defenseman Kris Letang leads all active NHL blueliners in goals (13), assists (36) and points (49) versus the Islanders.

2) Goaltender Tristan Jarry is 11-4-1 with a 2.46 goals-against average, a .918 save percentage and three shutouts in 16 career games against the New York Islanders.

3) Matt Grzelcyk (1G-30A) is one of just 11 defensemen in the Sidney Crosby era (since 2005-26) to record 30 or more points with the team in one season.

4) Forward Connor Dewar has three goals in four games with Pittsburgh after notching just three assists in 31 games with Toronto this season. He has goals in back-to-back games (3G) and a goal tomorrow would give him the first three-game goal streak of the year.

5) The Penguins own an overall record of 403-92-49 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin record a point in a game.

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Pittsburgh Marathon organizers open registration for fall 10 Miler

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3 hours ago

June 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Marathon organizers open registration for fall 10 Miler

P3R, the organization behind the Pittsburgh Marathon, has opened registration for one of this fall’s largest local races.

Runners can now sign up for the 10 Miler and 10K, scheduled for Nov. 8. P3R expects a record-breaking 6,000 participants at this year’s events, according to spokeswoman Kelsey Emch. The events drew more than 5,500 participants last year.

The 10 Miler course begins at Station Square and travels through the North Shore, the Strip District and Downtown, while the 10K begins on the North Shore near PNC Park and follows the 10 Miler route the rest of the way.

Both races finish on Liberty Avenue Downtown – a common ending point for P3R events.

P3R CEO Troy Schooley said in a release that the 10 Miler and 10K have become a “signature fall tradition” for Pittsburghers of all abilities.

“Whether participants are chasing a personal best, enjoying the event with friends or taking part in the walking division, this race delivers an unforgettable experience while showcasing our city at its very best,” he said.

The 10 Miler costs around $66 per person with processing fees, and the 10K costs around $49. Discounts are available through June 9.

Those interested in participating can register on P3R’s website. Registrants receive complimentary racing bibs, branded long-sleeve shirts, and medals.

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit starting to install new ReadyFare machines

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June 4, 2026

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit starting to install new ReadyFare machines

Updated on: June 4, 2026 / 1:19 AM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started to install its ReadyFare vending machines as the agency prepares to roll out its new fare payment system.

PRT said it’s working to roll out its new ReadyFare system and has started to install the new machine at some of its light-rail stations.

The new machines recently were installed at PRT’s Gateway station in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has begun installing new ReadyFare machines at stations throughout the agency’s system.

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PRT said that as it prepares to roll out the new system, current ConnectCard holders will receive a card in the mail with instructions on how to request a ReadyFare card.

The new ReadyFare cards will be able to be purchased at the new machines for $1.

PRT said that riders will be able to transfer any balances they have on a ConnectCard to the new ReadyFare cards using an online balance transfer form.

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About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts

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June 3, 2026

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About 5 pounds of bees removed from Acrisure Stadium scaffolding ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts

Madeline Bartos

Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Acrisure Stadium is buzzing with excitement ahead of the back-to-back Morgan Wallen concerts. Except it’s not the fans generating all the excitement — it’s about 5 pounds of honeybees.

The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela said it was contacted on Wednesday about a swarm of bees clustered on the stage scaffolding. The apiary put the swarm in a “nuc box” and took them home before moving the bees into full-size equipment.

Owner Al Fine estimates the swarm weighed about 4 to 5 pounds and consisted of 12,000 to 15,000 bees. All said, it took less than two hours to get the job done.

The Fine Family Apiary in Monongahela removed about 12,000 to 15,000 bees from Acrisure Stadium.

(Photo: The Fine Family Apiary/Facebook)

Why do bees swarm?

Swarming is how honeybees propagate, Fine explained. According to Penn State Extension, during swarming, the queen and about half the workers leave their home to establish a new nest. The bees will form a temporary cluster, hanging out while scouts search the surrounding area for a more permanent home in hollow spaces like tree cavities or, occasionally, the walls of a home.

Swarms can stick around for several hours or days until they’re ready to move, Penn State Extension says. Meanwhile, the colony left behind is temporarily without a leader until a new queen is established.

With the swarm at Acrisure Stadium removed, Morgan Wallen’s show is ready to go on. The country music megastar will bring his I’m The Problem Tour to Pittsburgh on June 5 and June 6, along with multiple acts like Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley.