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Treliving, Spezza, Dubas named to Canada’s management group at 2026 IIHF World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza will serve on the management team group for the upcoming 2026 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship, set to take place May 15-31 in Zürich and Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes huge prediction about Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin amid retirement rumors

Ovechkin hasn't yet decided whether or not he will return for another NHL season, finish his playing career with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL or retire.

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 3-0 Loss to the Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been doing things no one thought they would all season long. The latest achievement – making the playoffs – solidified the

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

3 Keys to Success for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into the postseason with plenty of uncertainty—but also opportunity. While their exact first-round opponent hasn’t officially been locked in, all signs point toward a highly emotional and intense matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sounds off on potential final game vs. Alex Ovechkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby and his teammates will have a chance to compete for a Stanley Cup this spring.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Sidney Crosby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

How Much Longer Will Sidney Crosby Play?

Sidney Crosby extended his NHL record for most seasons averaging at least a point per game to 21 years, which, if you’re keeping score at home, means every season he’s played in the league.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / April 12

Ovi lauds Penguins but waves off farewell shakes

Following Washington's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh Sunday, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, considering retirement after the season, waved off potential farewell handshakes with Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins, who lingered after the win to salute him.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.

Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins

Avalanche coach to miss road trip with facial fractures, corneal abrasion

Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

The Mammoth are poised for long-term success

Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Penguins Coach Addresses Sidney Crosby's Absence Before Capitals Rematch

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals with their playoff position already secured as the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals, April 12th

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins clash once again. 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.

Dan Muse News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

How Dan Muse Helped the Penguins ‘Flip the Script’ in Year 1

“Who the heck is Dan Muse?” That’s the question many Pittsburgh Penguins fans were likely asking when the team announced he’d be the team’s next head coach on June 4, 2025.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Penguins Announce Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin News Before Capitals Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering the weekend riding momentum, with a postseason berth already clinched, and knowing they are locked into the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, And Joona Koppanen

With the Penguins now having secured a playoff spot, they’re electing to get some players with nagging injuries some rest. That means that several players

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Penguins Winger Is Key to Success in the Playoffs

With a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, the Pittsburgh Penguins erased years of frustration and showed that their surprising season was hardly a flash in the pan.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / April 10

Why Sidney Crosby Is the Perfect Hockey Player

Sidney Crosby is usually the easy answer whenever someone asks what a “complete” hockey player looks like. He skates like he’s somewhere between ballet and a freight train — smooth, powerful, and always efficient — which is why he always seems to be in the right spot without ever looking like he’s rushing.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Could the Penguins be the team coming out of the Metropolitan Division in the playoffs?

It’s been a season of surprises in the Steel City, as the Pittsburgh Penguins went from being perceived as a likely landing spot for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to a clear-cut playoff team that clinched its spot with a week to spare.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Legends collide as Penguins take on desperate Capitals

Two NHL legends meet for what may be the final times when Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins play a home-and-home set this weekend, starting Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Penguins Sign Jake Livanavage To Entry-Level Deal

The Penguins signed undrafted free agent defenseman Jake Livanavage to a two-year, entry-level contract on Friday, per a team announcement. The contract begins immediately with a prorated cap hit of $975K, per PuckPedia.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 10

Penguins players kept receipts before making magical run to playoffs

It turns out Pittsburgh players were quite aware that many predicted months ago that the club would be near or in the basement of the overall league standings by the time the second Friday of April arrived.

Crosby opens up about Penguins ending frustrating postseason drought

Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin

Making an impact, John Carlson accomplishes career first with Ducks

Stars hope top defenseman will be back in time for playoffs

Stan Bowman offers injury update on four key Oilers

Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece