Rookie Rutger McGroarty celebrates his 21st birthday by playing his first NHL game for the Pittsburgh Penguins alongside hockey legend Sidney Crosby. McGroarty cherishes the moment, especially ...

McGroarty (lower body) will not return for the Penguins this season, but he could still be an option during the Calder Cup Playoffs for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh ...

McGroarty sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks. McGroarty blocked a shot late in the second period, and the Penguins aren't taking any chances with one of their ...

April 10 - The Pittsburgh Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries with three games remaining in their season. Pittsburgh (32-35-12 ...

Meanwhile, the 21-year-old becomes the 68th player to achieve the feat in the salary cap era, which began with Sidney Crosby's first goal on Oct. 8, 2005. McGroarty is on a list with three Hall of ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries with three games remaining in their season. Pittsburgh (32-35-12, 76 points ...

It’s a tough break for the Penguins as promising rookie forward Rutger McGroarty will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The news, confirmed today by head coach Mike Sullivan ...

Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Rutger McGroarty suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday versus the Chicago Blackhawks that forced him to leave the game. The injury occurred late in the second period.

During a penalty kill in the waning seconds of the middle frame, young forward Rutger McGroarty blocked a shot and took the brunt of it. He hobbled to the bench after a whistle and went straight ...

One would be hard pressed to find someone who had as good a 21st birthday as Rutger McGroarty. After all, the Penguins forward spent his on a line with Sidney Crosby during Pittsburgh's 1-0 ...

Among those put on the shelf is Penguins’ top prospect Rutger McGroarty who suffered a lower-body injury against the Chicago Blackhawks. Playing in his second NHL stint, McGroarty was expected ...