The accoutrement that Pascal Dupuis will strap on tonight when the Penguins play the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center will be standard hockey issue -- jersey, pads, thick pants, skates, gloves, helmet. (Today)

Forward Max Talbot stepped from the visiting players' runway to the bench at a nearly empty Staples Center yesterday about 20 minutes before the Penguins were scheduled to practice. (Today)

On shootouts, would it be better for the shooter to come in with speed instead of the slower, methodical approach many Penguins players employ? I want the goalie to be guessing and not just staying square to the shooter all the way in. The skater can always slow down, but not speed up, at the end of the attempt. (Today)

The Penguins came away from Honda Center with a 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks last night, giving them a slew of notable milestones. (Yesterday)

Ryan Whitney has nearly discovered a new life, although he has fond memories of being drafted and developed by the Penguins. (Yesterday)