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Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, And Joona Koppanen

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

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.

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / April 10
Why Sidney Crosby Is the Perfect Hockey Player

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?

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.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10
Legends collide as Penguins take on desperate Capitals

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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 10
Penguins Looking at Familiar Foe for First Round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Penguins Looking at Familiar Foe for First Round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff berth on April 9 with their 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. It marks the first time they will be taking part in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2021-22 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Penguins Sign Jake Livanavage To Entry-Level Deal

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 / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Penguins sign Jake Livanavage to entry-level contract

Penguins sign Jake Livanavage to entry-level contract

An exceptional prospect on the blue line has signed his first NHL contract. On Friday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has signed defenseman Jake Livanavage to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 10
Penguins players kept receipts before making magical run to playoffs

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.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Penguins take victory lap on haters after clinching playoff spot

The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched a playoff spot after defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2. After starting the season with doubters, the Penguins proved their critics wrong and took a victory lap afterward, as the Penguins’ X account celebrated.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 10
Sidney Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin

Sidney Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin

For two decades, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and fellow superstar Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals have been part of arguably

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Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10
Penguins’ Bryan Rust loves giving doubters ‘big middle finger’ after sealing playoff berth

Penguins’ Bryan Rust loves giving doubters ‘big middle finger’ after sealing playoff berth

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had low expectations coming into the season, but have charged late in the season to lock down the spot.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / April 10
Playoff Hockey Returns to Pittsburgh: Pens Clinch Berth in 5-2 Victory

Playoff Hockey Returns to Pittsburgh: Pens Clinch Berth in 5-2 Victory

For the first time since the 2021-22 season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are returning to Pittsburgh. The Penguins officially punched their postseason ticket on Thursday night, dominating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 at the Prudential Center.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 10
Crosby opens up about Penguins ending frustrating postseason drought

Sidney Crosby opens up about Penguins ending frustrating postseason drought

Crosby discussed the fact that his club will participate in playoff games for the first time since the spring of 2022.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10
Penguins’ Anthony Mantha reveals full circle Dan Muse moment after 30th goal

Penguins’ Anthony Mantha reveals full circle Dan Muse moment after 30th goal

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Anthony Mantha this offseason, hoping the veteran winger could bounce back. He suffered an injury while playing for the Calgary Flames last season that cost him all but 13 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9
Penguins use flurry to down Devils, return to playoffs

Penguins use flurry to down Devils, return to playoffs

Tommy Novak and Egor Chinakhov scored nine seconds apart for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who clinched a playoff spot Thursday with a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
Penguins clinch playoff berth, end three-season drought

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch playoff berth, end three-season drought

With their blowout win over the New Jersey Devils in Newark on Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially locked up their spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8
Penguins a win vs. Devils away from clinching 1st playoff spot in 4 years

Penguins a win vs. Devils away from clinching 1st playoff spot in 4 years

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from clinching their first Stanley Cup Playoff spot in four years, and they can get that Thursday when they visit the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

Anthony Mantha News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Penguins’ Anthony Mantha Earns Masterson Nomination with Exemplary Season

Penguins’ Anthony Mantha Earns Masterson Nomination with Exemplary Season

Anthony Mantha and the Pittsburgh Penguins are both sharing in one of the league’s most surprising redemptive arcs. The 31-year-old, like the Penguins, was thought to be on a downward trend, an afterthought in the ever-changing league.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Matthew Tkachuk Reacts to Failed Hit Attempt on Sidney Crosby

Matthew Tkachuk Reacts to Failed Hit Attempt on Sidney Crosby

The moment Matthew Tkachuk tried to deliver a big hit on Sidney Crosby, it turned into a reality check. The failed collision, which went viral after their April 5 clash, left Tkachuk questioning his own strength and preparation.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Lead / April 7
Could the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Recapture the Magic of 2016?

Could the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Recapture the Magic of 2016?

It’s now been a decade since the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted their fourth Stanley Cup, and ten years later, the team is looking to recapture that magic once more.  Only four members remain from the 2015-16 team: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Bryan Rust.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 7
NHL Rumors: Penguins have cap space and assets to acquire some talent this offseason

NHL Rumors: Penguins have cap space and assets to acquire some talent this offseason

The Pittsburgh Penguins have the cap space and assets to acquire younger talent … and maybe a huge name if he’s made available? Josh Yohe of The Athletic:

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 6
A Keefe-Dubas Reunion Makes Perfect Sense for the Penguins

A Keefe-Dubas Reunion Makes Perfect Sense for the Penguins

Hockey relationships have a funny way of coming back around. They drift, they fray, then suddenly somebody re-ties the knot. With the New Jersey Devils relieving Tom Fitzgerald of his duties and a new GM on the way, Sheldon Keefe’s future looks shaky.

Erik Karlsson News / Stadium Rant / April 6
Erik Karlsson’s Dominant March Fueled The Penguins’ 2026 Playoff Push

Erik Karlsson’s Dominant March Fueled The Penguins’ 2026 Playoff Push

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in four years. Many believed that they were ready to ride off into the sunset with their aging core, but they were wrong.

Caleb Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3
Penguins' Caleb Jones undergoes shoulder surgery, done for season

Penguins' Caleb Jones undergoes shoulder surgery, done for season

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones hasn’t played an NHL game since Oct. 23. He won’t be getting back into the lineup again this season.

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