<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Penguins</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><description>Penguins</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[No Progress Made]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37883-2005Feb19.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37883-2005Feb19.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just three days after the season was called off, the NHL and the players' association talk for 6 1/2 hours Saturday without reaching an agreement.]]></description><author> Thomas Heath</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lemieux to Play 17th Season  When NHL Lockout Is Over]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1773-2004Oct1.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1773-2004Oct1.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Pittsburgh Penguins owner and star player    Mario Lemieux  said he "definitely" will return for a 17th season when the NHL resumes play. What the Hall of Famer couldn't say is whether that's going to happen anytime soon.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tkachuk's Four Goals Propel U.S. Past Russia]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4011-2004Sep7.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4011-2004Sep7.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[     Keith Tkachuk  had four goals and an assist to lead the United States into the World Cup of Hockey semifinals with a 5-3 victory over Russia last night in St. Paul, Minn.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Louis Buoys Canada]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51000-2004Aug31.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51000-2004Aug31.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Martin St. Louis had a goal and an assist to lead Canada to a 2-1 victory over the United States last night in Montreal in the World Cup of Hockey opener for both teams.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Coach Dies]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5153-2004Aug16.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5153-2004Aug16.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ivan Hlinka, a former Pittsburgh Penguins coach who led the Czech Republic to a gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, died Monday after being involved in a car crash.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitals Draft Ovechkin]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7894-2004Jun26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7894-2004Jun26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexander Ovechkin is taken by the Capitals with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Saturday.]]></description><author> Tarik El-Bashir</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian Foundation]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6774-2004Jun25.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6774-2004Jun25.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Odds are the Capitals will make Alexander Ovechkin the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. What they will get will be a power forward who, scouts say, is the "complete package."]]></description><author> Peter Baker</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving Ovechkin]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61639-2004May27.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61639-2004May27.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Capitals officials aren't saying, at least not publicly, but with the No. 1 pick in next month's NHL entry draft, 18-year-old Alexander Ovechkin will be difficult to pass on.]]></description><author> Tarik El-Bashir</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halpern, Battaglia To Represent U.S.]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6879-2004Apr12.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6879-2004Apr12.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Capitals Fs Jeff Halpern and Bates Battaglia have been selected to represent the United States at the International Ice Hockey Federation Men's World Championship tournament later this month in the Czech Republic, a team official confirmed yesterday. Capitals G Olaf Kolzig, meantime, will play for Germany.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitals Get Top Pick]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54864-2004Apr6.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54864-2004Apr6.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Capitals won the NHL's annual draft lottery on Tuesday and have been awarded the No. 1 overall selection in June.]]></description><author> Tarik El-Bashir</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign of Pain]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50061-2004Apr4.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid 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drop the Washington Capitals in their season finale, 4-3.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home-Schooled Again]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48131-2004Apr3.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48131-2004Apr3.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers center Bobby Holik scored 68 seconds into overtime as the Capitals lost to New York, 3-2, in their home finale Saturday.]]></description><author> Tarik El-Bashir</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitals Insider]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48106-2004Apr3.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48106-2004Apr3.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caps Dump Penguins]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37444-2004Mar30.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37444-2004Mar30.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Caps' 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday may have felt good for the moment, but it severely lessened the team's chances at the No. 1 overall draft pick.]]></description><author> Jason La Canfora</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isles Blank Lightning]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13339-2004Mar21.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13339-2004Mar21.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Islanders strengthened their hold on a playoff spot, while the Tampa Bay Lightning's place atop the Eastern Conference got shakier.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitals Beat Jagr]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6365-2004Mar18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6365-2004Mar18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kip Miller spoiled Jaromir Jagr's return, scoring a power-play goal in overtime to give the Capitals a 4-3 win over the Rangers.]]></description><author> Jason La Canfora</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Is Still Hot at Home]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6626-2004Mar18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6626-2004Mar18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Arnott and Bill Guerin each had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars stretched their franchise record, home-unbeaten streak to 16 with a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks last night.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friesen, Devils Rout Penguins]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3306-2004Mar17.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3306-2004Mar17.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Friesen had two goals and two assists to help the New Jersey Devils rout Pittsburgh, 6-1, last night in East Rutherford, N.J., ending the Penguins' six-game unbeaten streak.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caps Fall to Penguins]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64597-2004Mar16.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64597-2004Mar16.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nhl/19992000/pittsburghpenguins</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Penguins may still retain the NHL's worst record, but they are performing well beyond Washington's reach, easing to a 4-1 win Tuesday night.]]></description><author> Jason La Canfora</author></item></channel></rss>