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On YouTubePittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31
Penguins Third-Period Curse Strikes Mammoth and Sharks
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t just turn a page in 2026 — they tore out the old chapter entirely. After a turbulent stretch that briefly threatened to derail their season, the Penguins have re-emerged as one of the NHL’s best teams, piling up points with a quiet consistency that wasn’t there earlier in the year.
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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31
Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot
As the Penguins head toward next week’s Olympic break, they’ll be without one of their key defensemen.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 31
Penguins May Be on the Cusp of Major Success
The NHL trade deadline is March 6, and not many predicted that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be in the playoff hunt at this point in the season. As the
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31
Penguins Celebrate 2016 Championship Team During Rangers Matchup
The Penguins are rolling out the red carpet for some familiar faces at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh hosts a reunion celebration for the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship team before taking on the Rangers in an afternoon matchup that carries playoff implications for both clubs.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30
Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are heading in opposite directions going into their game on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Penguins
NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 30
Connor Dewar Scores Twice In 6-2 Win Against Blackhawks
The Penguins returned to home ice on Thursday after a successful four-game road trip that spanned from Seattle through Western Canada. Pittsburgh kept the momentum rolling against the Blackhawks, securing their fifth straight win in a dominant 6-2 victory, while Chicago saw their losing streak extend to four games.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 29
Penguins score four in second to handle Hawks
Connor Dewar scored twice and his teammates added four goals in the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins skated away with a 6-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a corresponding move, the club placed defenseman Jack St.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29
NHL Predictions: January 29, Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks take on the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28
Penguins have holes to fill while sliding Blackhawks looking for answers
The Pittsburgh Penguins open a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with hopes of extending their winning streak to five games.
Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28
Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh
When Stuart Skinner was dealt to Pittsburgh as part of the return that sent Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, much of the hockey world envisioned he could very well find himself on the move again before the March 6 trade deadline.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / January 28
Hockey Connections: Pittsburgh’s 'Big Three'—How Rimouski, Magnitogorsk, and Val-d’Or Helped Build an NHL Dynasty
The Pittsburgh Penguins' identity isn't just about a logo; it’s about a historic constant. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have become the heartbeat of the franchise.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?
After the Eastern Conference had been clustered together in an amorphous blob for months, teams are finally beginning to separate themselves into contenders and also-rans.
Bryan Rust News / Breakaway on SI / January 27
Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended for Head Hit
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without one of its top forwards for the next three games after the NHL's Department of Player Safety suspended Bryan Rust.
Jack St. Ivany News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany expected to miss eight weeks after hand surgery
A young blueliner is back on the shelf for a considerable amount of time. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that defenseman Jack St.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead
The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.
Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens
When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 24
Koivunen and McGroarty Spark Penguins to 4-3 Thriller Over Hershey Bears
At the GIANT Center on Friday night, the Bears hosted the WBS Penguins, where in a high-stakes battle, WBS snapped a late deficit to edge the Bears in a 4-3 shootout.
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.
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.
Sidney Crosby 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.
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