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Stuart Skinner Talks 'Fair' Treatment During Run as an Oiler

After another up-and-down season that ended with a second consecutive defeat in the Stanley Cup Finals, it was clear that both Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers needed a change.

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Awkward Standoff Is Forming Between the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins appear ready to move on from Evgeni Malkin, but the veteran center continues say he wants to stay, and he is giving the organization reason to reconsider as he’s outperforming expectations this season.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Sidney Crosby Is Building a Legacy Few Will Ever Match

Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of just how extraordinary Sidney Crosby’s career has been. The goals, the assists, and the highlight reels all start to feel a bit routine.

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

NHL Predictions: January 22nd, Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers and the Penguins face off in a rematch. 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 / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Second Line Pushing Penguins to Top of Division

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division. Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes by seven points, they are tied with the New York Islanders in the chase for first place.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Penguins shut down Flames to win again

Evgeni Malkin and Tommy Novak both scored a goal and added an assist to lead the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins a tidy 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: January 21st, Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames and the Pittsburgh Penguins face-off in a rematch. 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 20

Penguins, benefitting from depth, continue trek at Flames

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their road trip with a decisive victory and will search for another when they visit the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Thanks to a 6-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday to open a four-game swing, the Penguins have collected points in four consecutive games and sit third in the Metropolitan Division.

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Penguins and Avalanche Swap Pieces in Strategic Move

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche completed an interesting trade on Tuesday, signaling strategic positioning on both sides. News about NHL trades today went ahead with the swap of depth pieces between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Penguins' Kris Letang day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without both of their star defensemen for the short-term.

Luke Hughes injury continues troubling trend for Devils

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

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

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Penguins rumors: Evgeni Malkin’s stance on retirement, playing elsewhere

The Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans are used to seeing Evgeni Malkin on the ice, night in and night out. The veteran Malkin, who has won three Stanley Cup championships with the club, is getting closer to the end of his career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Report: Kyle Dubas and the Penguins Would Love to Land Jason Robertson

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the best stories around the NHL in 2025-26. This was a team full of veteran stars that the hockey world expected to bottom out and become major sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Avalanche, Penguins swap Ilya Solovyov, Valtteri Puustinen

The Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins have rearranged some of their depth pieces.

Penguins' Kris Letang day-to-day with upper-body injury

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19

Penguins open road trip with a victory at Kraken

Connor Dewar scored twice as the Pittsburgh Penguins opened a four-game trip with a 6-3 victory in Seattle on Monday. Parker Wotherspoon, Brett Kulak, Justin Brazeau and Rickard Rakell also scored and Anthony Mantha, Sidney Crosby and Blake Lizotte each had two assists for the Penguins, who had lost four of their previous five games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Penguins Must Make Adjustments to Stay in the Playoff Race

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a bit of a roller coaster over the past couple months. The team has been struggling with injuries and consistency.

Erik Karlsson News / Professor Press Box / January 16

By the Numbers: How Erik Karlsson Gave #65 a Place in NHL History

Over 1,100 NHL games, more than 900 points, and three Norris Trophies. That’s the résumé Erik Karlsson has built while wearing number “65”—a number that didn’t mean much in NHL circles before he came along.

Harrison Brunicke News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Penguins Returning Harrison Brunicke to Juniors Is the Right Move

After making a strong impression in last season’s training camp and preseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenseman Harrison Brunicke was sent back to his junior team, the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

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