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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 28
NHL Predictions: December 28th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks host the Penguins coming out of the holiday break. 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 27
Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Penguins Insider Suggests Dubas Could Soon Strike on Erik Karlsson Trade
After a surprisingly strong start to the 2025–26 season, Erik Karlsson and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear poised to finish right around where they have for the past three years: not good enough to make the playoffs, but not bad enough to bottom out and secure a top-five draft pick.
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.
Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25
The Oilers’ Early-Season Mistake That Cost Stuart Skinner His Job
I took a look at a recent article in The Hockey News about the collateral damage inflicted on Stuart Skinner in Pittsburgh. It got me thinking that Skinner’s early struggles with the Penguins have been easy fuel for critics eager to declare the Edmonton Oilers the clear winners of their recent goalie swap.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Penguins Looking for Some New Strategies Heading Into 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a strong start to their season, but lately they have looked more like the team everyone predicted they would be during the offseason.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Penguins' Sidney Crosby's Historic Moment Had Unsung Hero
Sidney Crosby finally stands alone atop the Pittsburgh Penguins record book, passing Mario Lemieux for the franchise lead in regular-season points and climbing to eighth on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Mario Lemieux Speaks on Sidney Crosby's New Penguins Points Record
Mario Lemieux’s career still looms over hockey like a landmark. He wasn’t just great — he was transformational. Size, skill, vision, and creativity blended into something the league had never quite seen, and Pittsburgh was built around it for 17 years.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 23
NHL Predictions: December 23rd Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs
As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins, this matchup feels like a must-win given where Toronto sits in the Eastern Conference standings.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Brett Kulak Partnership Brings Out Best in Penguins' Veteran
Kris Letang has been struggling this season. The 38-year-old defenseman has been searching for answers as his play has declined through the first half of the campaign.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 22
Dan Muse Reacts to Sidney Crosby Passing Penguins Icon
Dan Muse has been around plenty of great players during his coaching career. But watching Sidney Crosby pass Mario Lemieux to become the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer was something different.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 22
Insider Wonders If Sidney Crosby Making Penguins History Impacts His Future
Hockey fans were treated to a familiar scene on Sunday night: Sidney Crosby making history. A first-period goal off one of his patented net-front deflections tied Mario Lemieux for the most points in franchise history, and it didn’t take long for him to break it after that.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 22
Why Mario Lemieux remains greatest Penguin despite Sidney Crosby's achievement
On Sunday, Crosby reached a cherished franchise milestone, passing Lemieux for the most total points in Penguins history.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
Sidney Crosby Becomes the Pittsburgh Penguins’ All-Time Points Leader
On a night that felt inevitable yet still profound, Sidney Crosby officially claimed the top spot in Pittsburgh Penguins history. With a goal and an assist
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
Sidney Crosby continues to leave a lasting legacy with the Penguins
One of the best players in the world continues to etch his name among the greatest to ever lace up their skates. On Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied and surpassed Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux for eighth all-time in NHL scoring, notching the 1,723rd and 1,724th points of his illustrious career.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21
Penguins earn rare shootout win, edge Canadiens
Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night. Rakell beat Jakub Dobes with a backhand deke in the third round for the win as the Penguins won for the first time in a shootout this season (1-5).
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Sidney Crosby breaks longtime Penguins franchise record
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night was significant for several reasons
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.
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.
Harrison Brunicke News / Daily Faceoff / December 17
Penguins’ Harrison Brunicke bringing NHL experience to Canada’s World Junior team
NIAGARA, Ont. – When 19-year-old Harrison Brunicke made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins in early October, he was sitting across from three legends of the game. Sidney Crosby.
Mathew Dumba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Penguins to place Matt Dumba on waivers
The Penguins have placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on waivers.
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