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Penguins’ Bryan Rust to have hearing for head contact on Canucks’ Brock Boeser

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Monday afternoon that winger Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins will have a hearing for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser.

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Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Looking to Stay Hot, Chinakhov Fitting In and More

Heading into this week (Jan. 26- Feb. 1), the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to find themselves right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Evgeni Malkin is said to be OK, despite a strange reaction on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench. It appeared Malkin seriously injured his shoulder in an unexpected sequence, immediately clutching his shoulder and hunching over.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

With the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in the rear view mirror and the Pittsburgh Penguins seeing two of their prospects playing solid roles with their home countries (Will Horcoff and Harrison Brunicke), the focus now returns to the play of their prospects back with their respective teams.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 26

Penguins Rookie Steals Show in Hometown Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the best stories in the NHL right now. Occupying the second-place position in the Metropolitan Division, the Pens have surprised the entire league with their success.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / January 26

Ex-Oilers Stuart Skinner: Finding His Game in Black and Yellow

It’s hard not to root for Stuart Skinner. Really, it is. A kid who gave everything to Edmonton and the Oilers. He showed up every day, not just on the ice but in the community.

Evgeni Malkin News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

It was a scary moment late Sunday night when Evgeni Malkin appeared to be in pain on the bench near the end of the game. The incident happened during the final moments of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Ben Kindel has homecoming to remember, Penguins beat Canucks

British Columbia native Ben Kindel scored two goals in the second period to propel the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

You’d think Sidney Crosby would start to lose a step at some point. But game after game and season after season, he keeps showing he’s still a force on the ice.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / January 25

By the Numbers: #74 Stays the Same as Stuart Skinner is Traded from Oil Country to the Steel City

In the NHL, jersey numbers are usually just a bit of fabric, but for Stuart Skinner, the number “74” is part of a family tree. As the youngest of nine children, Stuart was the final piece of a mathematical puzzle; his three older brothers wore 71, 72, and 73, leaving number “74” (or 70) as his birthright.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Dilemma

If you’ve been checking the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, you’ll notice a surprising team near the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins, who entered the season as a first-overall pick favorite, have shocked everyone by remaining in the hunt to this point in the season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

NHL Predictions: January 25th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Red-hot Penguins, ice-cold Canucks collide

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the NHL's hottest teams since the Christmas break. Boasting a scintillating 10-2-2 record during that stretch, the Penguins will look to complete a four-game sweep of their road trip Sunday when they visit the reeling Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Stuart Skinner under fire for 'avoiding' Oilers in Penguins win

The Stuart Skinner saga with the Edmonton Oilers was well-documented.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

The Penguins continue to exceed expectations with statement win over Oilers

The Pittsburgh Penguins produced a statement win Thursday night over the Edmonton Oilers, winning 6-2 off the strength of three goals in a 37-second span in the first period on former Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry.

Stuart Skinner News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Penguins' Stuart Skinner Continuing to Haunt Former Team

Even when not on the ice, Stuart Skinner continues to haunt the Edmonton Oilers. Skinner departed Edmonton as the goalie that never was. There were flashes of brilliance, with some fantastic spurts during recent playoff runs serving as the shining star, but the overall consistency just wasn’t there.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration

Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence

Robert Thomas is available, but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?

Which team would be a good fit for Canucks' Elias Pettersson?

Sabres acquire Gavin Bayreuther from Hurricanes for Viktor Neuchev

Pittsburgh Penguins News / EasySportz / January 23

Egor Chinakhov Is Already Paying Off for the Penguins

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Egor Chinakhov, the move felt like a calculated bet on upside. Just a few weeks later, it already looks like a win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Penguins grab early 3-goal lead, cruise past Oilers

Anthony Mantha scored two goals 21 seconds apart early in the first period and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins cruised to a 6-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Erik Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Erik Karlsson

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Erik Karlsson from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Penguins have placed defenseman Ryan Graves on the injured reserve.

Stuart Skinner News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

Stuart Skinner Is Forcing the Pittsburgh Penguins To Rethink Their Crease

The goaltending position might be the most unforgiving job in professional sports. One month you’re the easy target, and the next you’re the unexpected hero.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Penguins Closely Monitoring Jason Robertson as Trade Speculation Grows

The Pittsburgh Penguins were not supposed to be here at this point in the season. Through the first half of 2025–26, the Penguins sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 23-14-11 record, firmly in the playoff picture and very much alive in a division many expected to leave them behind.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Sidney Crosby Driving Penguins' Surprising Season

Almost every preseason NHL power ranking put the Pittsburgh Penguins near the bottom of the pack. With a fresh front office looking to build for the future, it was uncertain how long the team would be willing to keep its veteran core together, which most likely meant this season was going to be somewhat forgettable.

Kris Letang News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Penguins’ Kris Letang out day-to-day

The Pittsburgh Penguins were missing a veteran defenseman at practice on Tuesday as Kris Letang didn’t hit the ice. After the session, the team announced that he is sidelined day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

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