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Crosby leaps Lemieux as Pens' all-time top scorer

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, giving him 645 goals and 1,079 assists for 1,724 points in 1,387 games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Sidney Crosby Beats Mario Lemieux’s Record for Penguins Points

Tonight, Sidney Crosby, the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, just beat Mario Lemieux’s record for points in the Penguins franchise. By putting up two points tonight, he has now put up 1,724 points.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Future Hall Of Famer Breaks Pittsburgh Penguins All-Time Points Record

One of the all-time greats, Sidney Crosby, has passed Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux for the franchise lead in points by a Pittsburgh Penguin. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby assisted on a goal against the Montreal Canadiens to pass Lemieux’s record of 1,723 points.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

The Penguins Should Look Into Moving Some Veterans

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently spiralling in freefall after the past two weeks and have gone from a comfortable playoff spot to the bottom of the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 21

Can The Habs Build On Their Momentum Against the Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4) are in Pittsburgh tonight to complete their back-to-back against the Penguins (14-11-9). The Canadiens won the first matchup on home ice in a convincing 4-0 shutout victory on Saturday and will look to continue their momentum in the second matchup against the Penguins.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 21

Penguins Fall to Canadiens in Second Straight Shutout

The Pittsburgh Penguins can't find the back of the net. After getting shut out 4-0 by the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 18, the Penguins were blanked again in a 4-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

NHL Predictions: December 21st with Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Canadiens in the second half of a home-and-home. 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Penguins aim to put a stop to 7-game rut at Canadiens

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reeling going into their road game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The Penguins lost their seventh straight (0-3-4), 4-0 to the host Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Canadiens Analyst Is Very Confident Sidney Crosby Will Be Traded

Sidney Crosby has been connected to the Montreal Canadiens his whole career, and that’s never going to change. Growing up as a die-hard Habs fan, his admiration for the team, the city, and the organization is no secret.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 20

Penguins' Dan Muse Shakes Up Defense After String of Losses

The Pittsburgh Penguins are searching for answers after losing seven games in a row, and head coach Dan Muse is shaking things up on defense. The first-year coach announced he's breaking up the pairing of Kris Letang and Colin Shea, hoping a new look can spark better results and end the team's brutal losing streak.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

NHL Predictions: December 20th Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens

It’s a hockey night in Montreal, Quebec as the Canadiens host the Pittsburgh Penguins. 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby could become all-time leading scorer in franchise history this weekend, set to pass legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux

Sidney Crosby could take advantage of his visit to Montreal on Saturday to become the all-time leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, surpassing the legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux.

Canadiens' win over Blackhawks ends home curse at Bell Centre

Canadiens receive positive Mike Matheson injury update

Key stat shows the Canadiens have a serious team problem

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / December 19

Hoffmann family agrees to buy Penguins from Fenway Sports Group

The Chicago-based Hoffmann family has officially agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group, the two companies announced Friday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

Penguins End Strange Chapter With Sale of Team

When Fenway Sports Group purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021 for roughly $900 million, the move was framed as stability meeting ambition. A powerful ownership group with deep pockets was stepping in to steward one of the NHL’s proudest franchises through the twilight of the Sidney Crosby era.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Pros & Cons of Fenway Sports Group Selling the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of a significant transition off the ice. According to multiple reports, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has agreed in principle to sell the franchise to the Hoffman family at a reported valuation of $1.7 billion.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 17

Penguins aim to stop 6-game winless skid against Senators

Bryan Rust is in the midst of an impressive goal-scoring streak, however it's his team's run in the wrong direction that is foremost on his mind. The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to snap a six-game winless skid (0-2-4) on Thursday when they visit the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

How has Tristan Jarry fit in with the Edmonton Oilers so far?

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins made headlines last week, swapping goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, among other assets.

Hoffman Group nearing deal to purchase Pittsburgh Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Hoffman Group nearing deal to purchase Pittsburgh Penguins

The sale is reportedly pending approval from the NHL’s Board of Governors.

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Kris Letang News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Penguins Growing Frustrated with Kris Letang: Could a Split Happen?

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 9-4-2 start to the 2025-26 season feels like forever ago. After an opening month that generated hope for one more playoff run with the legendary trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang, things have started to slip away.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

Report: Fenway Sports Group to sell Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffmann family

It appears the Pittsburgh Penguins are about to change hands yet again. According to Frank Seravalli, Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell their controlling interest in the Penguins to the Hoffmann family, a investment group based out of Chicago and headed by David Hoffmann.

Harrison Brunicke News / Daily Faceoff / December 17