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Kyle Dubas Reveals Trade He Regrets Making the Most

Every general manager in the NHL makes a bad trade. Some are ones that stick with them throughout their careers. For former Toronto Maple Leafs GM (now Pittsburgh Penguins GM) Kyle Dubas, there’s one he’s never been able to let go of.

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Checking in on Penguins’ Top Goalie Prospect Sergei Murashov

Amid a surprising 2025-26 campaign that’s seen the Pittsburgh Penguins rise well above expectations, many of its brightest prospects have been given a chance to see NHL action.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14

Stuart Skinner Expresses Gratitude for Penguins Fans Amid Challenging Year

The 2025–26 season certainly has not gone the way Stuart Skinner would have expected, though in the end, it might be turning out for the best. Early-season ups and downs with the Edmonton Oilers led to Skinner being sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the return package for Tristan Jarry.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Penguins prepare for playoffs with season finale vs. Blues

The Pittsburgh Penguins are locked into second place in the Metropolitan Division and know who they'll play in the first round of the playoffs. That said, they still have some areas to clean up heading into their regular-season finale on Tuesday night against the host St.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues, April 14th

Pittsburgh ends their regular season with a game in St. Louis. 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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Brad Treliving, Jason Spezza To Manage Team Canada At 2026 World Championships

Hockey Canada has announced the management team for the 2026 World Championships. The group will be led by Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza. Treliving was recently ousted from his role as the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager while Spezza serves as an assistant GM for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Matt Murray News / The Lead / April 13

Could Sergei Murashov Be the Penguins’ Next Matt Murray?

Heading into the NHL Playoffs, the biggest question mark with the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is undoubtedly their goaltending. Arturs Silovs and Stuart Skinner have been good enough to get the Penguins into the dance this season, but will they be good enough to steal a game or two in a series? History says that the answer is actually yes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Penguins Still Have Struggles to Address

Against the odds, the Pittsburgh Penguins have qualified for the playoffs, their first postseason appearance since 2022. The Penguins have surpassed expectations this season and, at times, have looked like a team that could go on a run.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Treliving, Spezza, Dubas named to Canada’s management group at 2026 IIHF World Championship

Hockey Canada has announced that Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza will serve on the management team group for the upcoming 2026 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship, set to take place May 15-31 in Zürich and Fribourg, Switzerland.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 13

Malkin makes huge prediction about Ovechkin amid retirement rumors

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes huge prediction about Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin amid retirement rumors

Ovechkin hasn't yet decided whether or not he will return for another NHL season, finish his playing career with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL or retire.

Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

Dissecting the Hall of Fame case for Rangers G Jonathan Quick

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 3-0 Loss to the Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been doing things no one thought they would all season long. The latest achievement – making the playoffs – solidified the

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

3 Keys to Success for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into the postseason with plenty of uncertainty—but also opportunity. While their exact first-round opponent hasn’t officially been locked in, all signs point toward a highly emotional and intense matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sidney Crosby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

How Much Longer Will Sidney Crosby Play?

Sidney Crosby extended his NHL record for most seasons averaging at least a point per game to 21 years, which, if you’re keeping score at home, means every season he’s played in the league.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / April 12

Ovi lauds Penguins but waves off farewell shakes

Following Washington's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh Sunday, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, considering retirement after the season, waved off potential farewell handshakes with Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins, who lingered after the win to salute him.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12

Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.

Capitals stay alive in playoff race with win over Penguins

Avalanche coach to miss road trip with facial fractures, corneal abrasion

Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

The Mammoth are poised for long-term success

Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Penguins Coach Addresses Sidney Crosby's Absence Before Capitals Rematch

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals with their playoff position already secured as the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals, April 12th

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins clash once again. 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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, And Joona Koppanen

With the Penguins now having secured a playoff spot, they’re electing to get some players with nagging injuries some rest. That means that several players

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Could the Penguins be the team coming out of the Metropolitan Division in the playoffs?

It’s been a season of surprises in the Steel City, as the Pittsburgh Penguins went from being perceived as a likely landing spot for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to a clear-cut playoff team that clinched its spot with a week to spare.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Legends collide as Penguins take on desperate Capitals

Two NHL legends meet for what may be the final times when Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins play a home-and-home set this weekend, starting Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 10

Penguins players kept receipts before making magical run to playoffs

It turns out Pittsburgh players were quite aware that many predicted months ago that the club would be near or in the basement of the overall league standings by the time the second Friday of April arrived.

Crosby opens up about Penguins ending frustrating postseason drought

Crosby reflects on possible retirement of Alexander Ovechkin

Making an impact, John Carlson accomplishes career first with Ducks

Stars hope top defenseman will be back in time for playoffs

Stan Bowman offers injury update on four key Oilers

Maple Leafs may have found their next offensive piece