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Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in the thick of the playoff hunt, which has naturally quieted the chatter about him potentially leaving to chase another Stanley Cup elsewhere.

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Two Decades of the 'Big 3': Penguins Bond That Defies the Modern NHL

In a league where jersey loyalty often evaporates by the next trade deadline, what is unfolding in Pittsburgh isn’t merely rare—it is borderline impossible.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

NHL Predictions: January 11th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins

The Penguins visit Boston to face the Bruins. 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.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

The Trade Rumors Can Stop: Evgeni Malkin Isn’t Going Anywhere

After an eight-game losing streak had the Pittsburgh Penguins looking like the lottery team many expected before the season, they’ve completely flipped the script.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Penguins Recall Rafael Harvey-Pinard

The Penguins brought up some extra forward depth for their afternoon game against Calgary today. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He’s serving as injury insurance for winger Bryan Rust, who the team relayed (Twitter link) is dealing with a lower-body injury.

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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.

Bryan Rust News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Penguins’ Bryan Rust to miss game vs. Flames, day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without forward Bryan Rust for Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames as he deals with a lower-body injury, the club announced earlier the same day.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Finding His Rhythm: The 'Skinner Watch' Continues in Pittsburgh

The noise surrounding Stuart Skinner has finally started to shift. After the massive headlines following his trade from the Edmonton Oilers, some fans wondered if the hometown kid from Oil Country could actually hack it away from Alberta.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Predictions Penguins Saturday Afternoon Edition Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh

The Calgary Flames come to Pittsburgh to face the 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 / Field Level Media / January 9

Penguins hope to keep hot streak going against struggling Flames

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue their hot streak when they play host to the struggling Calgary Flames on Saturday. Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Penguins are riding a six-game winning spree that has vaulted them back into a playoff position.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 9

Malkin Scores In His Return, Luke Scores Lone Goal In 4-1 Loss

The Devils took on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, January 8th, where they were defeated 4-1, taking their third straight loss.

Kris Letang News / Professor Press Box / January 9

By the Numbers: The Enduring Legacy of #58—Kris Letang in NHL History

Some jersey numbers carry history the moment a player pulls them on. Others only matter because of what the player does while wearing them. Around the NHL, number “58” has never stood out.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ties Wayne Gretzky on all-time list during Devils game

The Pittsburgh Penguins carried their momentum into Thursday, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 at PPG Paints Arena to extend their winning streak to six games and tie the season series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Malkin Scores in First Game Back From Injury as Penguins Take Down Devils 4-1

On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the New Jersey Devils for their second matchup of the season. While the Devils won the first game in the season series on Nov.

Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / January 8

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as Penguins top Devils

Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins, who beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Penguins Activate Evgeni Malkin

The Penguins announced they’ve activated Evgeni Malkin from injured reserve. They reassigned winger Ville Koivunen earlier in the day to open a roster spot, so no corresponding move is required.

Justin Brazeau News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Penguins’ Brazeau and Mantha Should Stay in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their last five games and have started to climb back into a playoff spot. A few factors have contributed to this latest surge, including the team’s top six.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 8

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flyers could move a couple of pieces despite being in playoff race

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Mantha is pacing towards 50 points this season. He has a $2.5 million salary cap hit but a $250,000 bonus for every 10 games can push him up to $4.8 million.

Ville Koivunen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Pittsburgh Penguins Reassign Ville Koivunen

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that winger Ville Koivunen has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8 New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins

It’s a rivalry matchup between the New Jersey Devils and 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.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin makes hilarious revelation as injury return nears

The Pittsburgh Penguins are hanging onto a Wild Card spot in the tight Eastern Conference. Despite expectations of landing in the draft lottery early in the season, the veteran-heavy squad is putting together a playoff push.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Penguins place Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve with concussion

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Wednesday morning that forward Rutger McGroarty has sustained a concussion, and the team has placed him on injured reserve with no current timetable for his return to game action.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Penguins Place Rutger McGroarty On IR, Assign Harrison Brunicke To Juniors

The Penguins have placed forward Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve, per a team announcement. McGroarty sustained a concussion after colliding with teammate Connor Clifton during Tuesday’s practice.

Egor Zamula News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Penguins place Egor Zamula on waivers for contract termination

A fresh start seems to be on the horizon for a young blueliner. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Egor Zamula on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.