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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Penguins’ Connor Clifton opens up on budding rivalry with Flyers, Trevor Zegras

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers have a long history of hatred for each other on the ice, and the rivalry appears to be having a revival of late.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Stuart Skinner appears to take subtle jabs at Oilers and fans

It’s been just over a month since the Edmonton Oilers finally pulled the trigger on a trade for a goaltender, acquiring Tristan Jarry from Pittsburgh in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a draft pick.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby has one flaw to his game

Penguins Returning Harrison Brunicke to Juniors Is the Right Move

Oilers Activate Jarry, Walman Amid Several Roster Moves

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

NHL Predictions: Jan 15th Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Flyers in a classic rivalry matchup. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Struggling Flyers, Penguins resume Keystone State rivalry

The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers ranks as one of the most bitter in the NHL. While neither team needs motivation for the latest round in the Keystone State showdown on Thursday in Pittsburgh, both clubs will look to halt a losing streak at the other's expense.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 14

AHL Game Recap: Providence Loses Battle for First Place to the Penguins

The Providence Bruins had a battle tonight at home for first place in the Atlantic against the Penguins. The Bruins were coming off a 4-2 win over the Phantoms on Sunday, while the Penguins were coming off a 5-1 loss to the Checkers on Saturday.

Harrison Brunicke News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Penguins Returning Harrison Brunicke to Juniors Is the Right Move

After making a strong impression in last season’s training camp and preseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenseman Harrison Brunicke was sent back to his junior team, the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 14

Penguins' Sidney Crosby has one flaw to his game

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is not only still one of the best players in the NHL, he is one of the best players in the history of the sport. There is almost nothing on the ice he does not excel at. Almost.

Penguins place Erik Karlsson on IR

Connor McDavid reaches rare milestone on 29th birthday

Jake DeBrusk got brutally honest after Canucks’ eighth-straight loss

Did Quinn Hughes actually want to go to the Red Wings?

Why it's time for the Rangers to embrace a rebuild

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13

Erik Karlsson Injury Could Speed Up Penguins Trade Plans

Because of what appears to be a serious injury, Pittsburgh Penguins’ star defenseman Erik Karlsson is now on injured reserve (IR) for at least another two weeks.

Erik Karlsson News / Field Level Media / January 13

Penguins place D Erik Karlsson (lower body) on IR

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury on Tuesday. Karlsson will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Penguins place Erik Karlsson on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Tuesday morning that they have placed veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson on injured reserve. The Penguins shared that Karlsson is out with a lower-body injury and that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Penguins Place Erik Karlsson On IR, Recall Two

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a series of roster moves this morning. Most notably, defenseman Erik Karlsson has landed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

NHL Predictions: Jan 13 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins

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Blake Lizotte News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Depth Forward Signs Much-Deserved Extension with Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins got some crucial business done on Monday. Today they announced Blake Lizotte signs a much-deserved contract extension with the club.

Blake Lizotte News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Penguins Sign Blake Lizotte To Three-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed depth centerman Blake Lizotte to a three-year, $6.75MM contract extension. The deal will carry an average annual value of $2.25MM.

Blake Lizotte News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Penguins sign Blake Lizotte to three-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have just locked up a piece of their forward depth. The team announced Monday they have signed center Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $2.25 million.

Caleb Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Penguins Assign Caleb Jones On Conditioning Loan

The Penguins announced they’ve assigned defenseman Caleb Jones to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning loan. Since he is on standard injured reserve and not long-term injured reserve, he can remain in the minors for up to 14 days without needing to be activated from IR or placed on waivers.