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NHL roundup: Sidney Crosby becomes Pens' points king

Sidney Crosby became Pittsburgh's career leader in combined regular-season and playoff points by scoring one of his team's three goals spanning 3:08 of the second period, and the host Penguins topped the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Tuesday.

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Penguins’ Kris Letang Records 600th Career Assist

Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Kris Letang has recorded his 600th career assist tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. Letang, 38, has had quite the career as a member of the Penguins.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / October 21

Sidney Crosby sets Penguins scoring mark in rout of Canucks

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins Push Win Streak to 3 in 5-1 Victory Over the Canucks

In a game between two teams that came into tonight’s game on winning streaks, the Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed the Vancouver Canucks for an early-week contest.

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The '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 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Sidney Crosby becomes Penguins’ all-time points leader for regular season, playoffs

It’s another notch in the Hall of Fame career of Sid the Kid. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored the 1,695th point of his NHL career.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins Need to Keep Getting Depth Production From its Roster

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a better start to their season than most predicted. They are 4-2-0 and have been getting production from throughout the lineup.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 21

Is Penguins' Malkin already campaigning for future decision?

Is Penguins' Evgeni Malkin already campaigning for future decision after hot start to season?

He is in the final year of his contract and teased in September that he could be willing to join an advertised contender during the campaign.

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Penguins for Canadiens

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins Return Home Looking to Stay Hot Against the Canucks

After taking wins in two of their three games on the West Coast road trip, the Pittsburgh Penguins return home for a tough matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Malkin’s Hot Start Puts Trade Questions in Spotlight

Evgeni Malkin is off to a scorching start for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and with his final contract year underway, speculation about a potential trade is intensifying.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

NHL Predictions: October 21st Vancouver Canucks at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Canucks in an important game for both teams. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins 3 Up/3 Down: Youth is Shining, Power Play Yet to Get Rolling & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached the five-game mark of the 2025-26 regular season over the last week, having had their west-coast road trip. Many expected the team to struggle and be a middle-of-the-road to bottom-of-the-road team this season, but they have looked solid to start the season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / October 21

Do The Penguins Have The AHL’s Best Team? It Sure Feels That Way

The American Hockey League (AHL) season is still young. Most teams have played three or four games and the teams that stand out now will be different in a few months or even weeks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 19

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Penguins for Canadiens

One year ago, Sidney Crosby committed to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons with a new contract. Despite that, Crosby, 38, continues to be linked to other teams.

Penguins stalwarts blank Sharks, keep San Jose lone winless team

Canadiens proving to be a clutch team early in 2025-26

Jaromir Jagr's Hall of Fame bid will have to wait

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Frank Seravalli Says Two Things Must Happen for Sidney Crosby to Join Canadiens

Bleacher Report's Frank Seravalli believes a Sidney Crosby trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Montreal Canadiens Will likely depend on two things happening.

Emil Pieniniemi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Penguins suspend Emil Pieniniemi for failure to report to ECHL

The Penguins have suspended defense prospect Emil Pieniniemi indefinitely after he refused an assignment to ECHL Wheeling, the team relayed to Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Penguins stalwarts blank Sharks, keep San Jose lone winless team

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each scored a goal and added an assist, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-0 win over the host San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jarry Pitches Shutout in Penguins’ Win Over the Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out their California road trip with a meeting against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night (Oct. 18). The Sharks (0-3-2) suffered their second loss in as many nights, falling 3-0 to the Penguins (4-2-0).

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Penguins News & Rumors: Crosby’s Milestone, Rust’s Future & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a good start to the 2025-26 NHL season. They currently sit with a 3-2-0 record and have seen hot starts from numerous different players, including Justin Brazeau and Artūrs Šilovs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

NHL Predictions: October 18th Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks

The Penguins conclude their California road trip with a game against the Sharks. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sharks eye elusive first win as Penguins close out trip

The Pittsburgh Penguins played with the right attitude while snapping a two-game losing streak on Thursday, according to first-year coach Dan Muse. He will hope to see the same intensity on Saturday when the Penguins wrap up a three-game California road trip with a matchup against the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 16