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Erik Karlsson’s Recent Brilliance Guiding Penguins Amid Playoff Push

To put it lightly, the 2022-23 offseason was a period of transition for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After failing to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2006, the club knew it needed to reevaluate its makeup as it entered the uncomfortably long summer that followed.

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Anthony Mantha’s Resurgence Is Fueling Penguins’ Playoff Push

When the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Anthony Mantha to a modest one-year, $2.5 million deal during the offseason, expectations were tempered. He was a low-risk bet — a reclamation project for a player who had shown flashes of dominance but struggled with consistency throughout his career.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-1 Win Over the Red Wings

The stretch run is here, and it will tell us who is here to play and who will fade away. Coming into the night, the Pittsburgh Penguins were firmly entrenched in a three-way battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders for Metropolitan Division positioning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

Ascending Penguins overpower slumping Red Wings

Egor Chinakhov had a goal and an assist in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-1 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. The Penguins are 3-1-0 in their last four games, and have outscored opponents 14-4 during a two-game winning streak.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 31

Former Maple Leafs player floated as GM candidate after Brad Treliving firing

The former Maple Leafs player and current assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named by two experts as a realistic candidate to take over the role Treliving vacated in Toronto.

What is Craig Berube's fate with the Maple Leafs?

John Tavares nets OT winner as Maple Leafs down Ducks

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Closes in on Legend with Milestone Assist

The Pittsburgh Penguins just had their most exciting win of the season, and it came with a little bit of everything. Goals, momentum swings, and a reminder of what this team can look like when everything clicks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Penguins’ Penalty Killing & Goaltending Issues Remain With Playoffs Approaching

The Pittsburgh Penguins have surpassed everyone’s expectations this season and have a good chance of qualifying for the postseason, sitting second in the Metropolitan Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Penguins Reassign Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty

The Penguins reassigned wingers Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton following last night’s win over the Islanders, per the AHL’s transactions log.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

Penguins ride season-high goal output into clash vs. Red Wings

After recording their best offensive showing of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins immediately face another crucial game when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 8-3 Win Over the Islanders

A loss to the Dallas Stars didn’t feel good but felt somewhat expected for the Pittsburgh Penguins. But in the thick of a heated playoff race, every point matters and it was two points the Penguins failed to procure.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Stuart Skinner throws shade at Oilers while praising Anthony Mantha’s impact

Stuart Skinner, the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender, made waves in a post-game interview Monday when he heaped praise on forward Anthony Mantha, but in a way that also landed as a subtle shot at his former team, the Edmonton Oilers.

Sidney Crosby moves up all-time list in Penguins' offensive explosion

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Penguins bury Islanders with seven unanswered goals

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 30

Penguins bury Islanders with seven unanswered goals

Anthony Mantha scored twice and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins produced a five-goal second period amid seven unanswered goals to claim an 8-3 comeback victory over the New York Islanders on Monday in Elmont, N.Y.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 30

Sidney Crosby moves up all-time list in Penguins' offensive explosion

In a battle between two teams fighting to secure a playoff spot, the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the New York Islanders to the tune of 8-3 on Monday night.

Penguins bury Islanders with seven unanswered goals

Breaking down the future of the Penguins’ goaltending

Maple Leafs part ways with GM Brad Treliving amid disappointing season

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Penguins’ Crosby returns after one-game absence

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting their captain back for their end-of-season playoff push. The team announced that center Sidney Crosby will return to their lineup for Monday’s game against the New York Islanders.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins have exceeded expectations throughout the regular season. While many of the league’s top insiders thought the Penguins would find themselves near the bottom of the NHL’s Metropolitan Division this season, they have been inside the playoff structure throughout all year.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / March 30

Penguins Head Into Brutal Stretch With Massive Playoff Implications

The Pittsburgh Penguins are about to face their toughest stretch of the 2025–26 season. This year has already demanded more than usual. With NHL players returning to the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, the schedule has been compressed in ways teams aren’t used to.

Erik Karlsson News / The Lead / March 30