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Penguins Need Their Prospects to Start Stepping Up

The Pittsburgh Penguins were supposed to be in a state of transition this season, but they have exceeded expectations and sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 17

NHL Rumors: Potential defensemen that the Pittsburgh Penguins could be interested in

Adam Gretz of Pensburgh: The Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised people this season, and they could be looking to be buyers at the deadline. They didn’t won’t be making a big move, and are more likely to be looking for depth on the blue line as opposed to up front.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 15

Sidney Crosby sets new Canadian Olympic record for NHL players

To add yet another feather in Crosby's proverbial cap, the Pittsburgh Penguins icon is now the owner of a major record set on the Olympic stage.

Auston Matthews breakout game a great sign for Team USA

Why IIHF made the wrong call in not suspending Team Canada's Tom Wilson after fight at Olympics

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

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 16

Sidney Crosby sets Canadian Olympic men’s hockey scoring record in NHL era

While it was never in doubt, Sidney Crosby has cemented himself as one of, if not the best hockey player to ever wear the red and white at the Olympics, as he has set the Canadian Olympic men’s ice hockey scoring record in the NHL era.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 15

Sidney Crosby makes Team Canada history vs. France

Canada’s pursuit of Olympic gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics Milano Games gained significant momentum following a decisive victory over Switzerland yesterday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14

Trade Deadline Primer: Pittsburgh Penguins

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league at teams on the playoff bubble; next up are the Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Penguins Well Represented as Olympic Spotlight Shines on Pittsburgh Stars

The Pittsburgh Penguins have long been synonymous with international excellence, and the early days of the Winter Olympics once again highlighted how deeply the organization is woven into the global hockey fabric.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby scores sweet re-direct goal for Team Canada vs. Switzerland

On a day that Canada received a brief challenge from Switzerland in their Olympic hockey game, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins scored a clever goal in the third period that helped his team earn a 5-1 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Penguins Insider Floats Patrik Laine as Potential Kyle Dubas Trade Target

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins are in a position that nobody—including themselves—expected them to be in at the Olympic break. Second in the Metropolitan Division, with an 85.5% chance of making the playoffs according to MoneyPuck, giving them the seventh-best odds of any team in the NHL to make the postseason.

Arturs Silovs News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Latvia’s Arturs Silovs to start against Germany

Latvia has announced that Arturs Silovs will be the starting goaltender for Saturday’s game against Germany. Silovs gets the start after Elvis Merzlikins was the starter for Latvia’s 5-1 loss to the United States on Thursday.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

How is anybody going to stop Canada's power play at Olympics?

Pretty much every team in the tournament is, to some degree, a team of NHL All-Stars, but Canada is able to take it to an entirely different level.

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini makes history in stellar Olympic debut

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 12

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Looking to Add to Olympic Legacy in Milan

Sidney Crosby has nothing left to prove at the Olympics. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain scored the overtime winner against the United States in the 2010 Vancouver final, one of the most iconic goals in Canadian hockey history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Penguins Zero In on Blueline Help Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a clear priority heading into the March 6 Trade Deadline: reinforcing a battered blue line that has struggled to stay healthy and consistent this season.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Penguins rumors: Where Pittsburgh is looking to upgrade ahead of playoff push

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the playoffs three straight seasons, last making it in 2021-22. This was expected to be a season that saw a youth movement, and potentially not much team success.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Penguins In The Market For Defensive Depth

Entering the season, the Penguins had a logjam on defense. Despite a couple of in-season additions already in Brett Kulak and Ilya Solovyov, it’s largely cleared out.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Penguins Have Options as Trade Deadline Approaches

No one saw the Pittsburgh Penguins coming this season. Going into last summer, the Penguins looked like they were at the beginning of a rebuild and were not projected to be very good for the next few seasons.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Pittsburgh Penguins Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The NHL heads into the Olympic break for the next couple of weeks. For Pittsburgh Penguins fans, it gives them a chance to watch the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League (AHL), as well as a handful of players from the NHL roster who will be representing their home countries in Italy.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / February 8

'Feels like yesterday': Time flies for Games veteran Sidney Crosby

MILAN, Italy -- Sidney Crosby waited 12 years to be back at the Olympics but the Canada captain said on Sunday that he sometimes felt as though no time had passed, as he stepped onto the ice at the Milan Cortina Games for the first time.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 8

Who Could The Penguins Target Before The Trade Deadline?

The Penguins appeared to fall back to earth in December after a strong start had them in playoff contention. A ten-game stretch dropped Pittsburgh to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / February 6

Is Stuart Skinner Getting the Last Laugh With the Penguins?

Sometimes, hockey provides stories that seem almost scripted. Stuart Skinner landing in Pittsburgh and suddenly looking like he belongs there — that’s one of them.

Avery Hayes News / Field Level Media / February 5

Avery Hayes' 2-goal debut propels Penguins past Sabres

Avery Hayes lit the lamp twice in an unforgettable NHL debut as the Pittsburgh Penguins put a stop to their two-game losing streak with a 5-2 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

Caleb Jones News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Penguins Player Caleb Jones Reacts to NHL's 20-Game Suspension

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones addressed the 20-game suspension handed down by the NHL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Jones, 28, hasn’t played in the NHL since late October due to a lower-body injury.

Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

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

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Why Is Stuart Skinner Suddenly a Beast in Pittsburgh?

Stuart Skinner is on an unreal run right now with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’ll start again tonight against the New York Islanders. If he wins, it will be his sixth straight.