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Penguins Can Still Have Success Against the Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ return to the Stanley Cup playoffs has not gone according to plan. They lost the first two games of their series with the Philadelphia Flyers and are now facing an uphill battle.

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Pens' Crosby: 'Urgency is heightened' down 2-0

Sidney Crosby said "the urgency is heightened" for the Penguins after the Flyers won the first two games of their first-round playoff series.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

How do the Penguins adjust to the Flyers’ stifling defense?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in big trouble in their series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Not only did the Flyers steal home ice advantage from the Penguins during the first two games of the first round, they jumped out to a 2-0 series lead in the Steel City.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / April 22

5 Ways The Penguins Can Flip The Script In Philadelphia

The Pittsburgh Penguins are officially in trouble. What started as a hopeful playoff run has now spiraled into a two-game deficit heading to Philadelphia.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

4 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 3-0 Game 2 Loss Against the Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins are right on the edge of a collapse. After dropping two straight at home to the Philadelphia Flyers, they now head into Game 3 on April 22 with their season hanging by a thread.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Sidney Crosby calls out Penguins’ weakness in Game 2 loss to Flyers

The highly anticipated return of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup Playoffs has not gone at all according to plan for Sidney Crosby and company.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Penguins’ Lackadaisical Play Will Get Them Eliminated

Coming into the Stanley Cup playoffs, it had to feel good to be a Pittsburgh Penguins fan. Making the playoffs in what was meant to be a down year certainly felt good enough, but nearly everyone predicted them to move past their first-round opponents, the Philadelphia Flyers.

Erik Karlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Penguins’ veteran Erik Karlsson identifies who to blame for 2-0 Flyers series deficit

The Pittsburgh Penguins felt like they had the perfect mix to do something special this postseason. Time is running short for the trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang to go on one more Stanley Cup run together.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Porter Martone continues incredible start with second Stanley Cup Playoff goal

Flyers' Porter Martone continues incredible career start with second Stanley Cup Playoff goal

Philadelphia Flyers forward Porter Martone can't legally buy a beer, and at the rate he's going, he'll never have to. Based on his incredible NHL career start, which continued Monday, he'll have a line of people in Philadelphia ready to pick up his tab.

Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Flyers emerge with win over Penguins in opening tussle of playoff series

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NHL News / The Lead / April 20

What Can Penguins Do to Turn Series Around Against Flyers?

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the dance. It’s the Keystone State Clash in Round 1, as Pittsburgh drew its cross-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s jock goes viral during Ben Kindel interview

The Pittsburgh Penguins made an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, drawing the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round. The Penguins fell to the Flyers in Game 1, losing 3-2.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Why Penguins flopped hard in Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a disappointing game to the Philadelphia Flyers, in Game 1 of their playoff series. Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh Saturday, 3-2.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 18

Flyers rookie Porter Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers received a huge boost to their playoff push late in the season when 2025 first-round pick and top prospect Porter Martone left Michigan State and signed his first NHL contract.

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

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One must-watch player from each NHL team in the Stanley Cup playoffs

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Penguins Make Goalie Decision Before Flyers Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins are finally back in the Stanley Cup playoffs after missing out since 2022. They finished the season with 98 points and took second place in the Metropolitan Division, a big turnaround after three years of decline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Penguins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had perhaps the most surprising season of any of the Eastern Conference playoff teams. It’s one thing to return to form after one bad season like the Boston Bruins, but it’s quite another to get back into form after three straight non-playoff seasons.

Dan Muse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins are skating back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a lengthy absence. Pittsburgh is starting up a series on Saturday against their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

Mathew Dumba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Penguins Place Matt Dumba On Unconditional Waivers

The Penguins placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purposes of terminating his contract, per PuckPedia. Since Pittsburgh’s regular season schedule has concluded, the pending unrestricted free agent won’t miss out on any pay.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / April 16

How The Pittsburgh Penguins’ ‘Misfit Toys’ Fueled A 2026 NHL Playoff Run

Everybody counted the Pittsburgh Penguins out in 2026, but they got off the mat and proved them wrong. They are back in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and they have their eyes set on a deep run.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Penguins Coach Addresses Goalie Decision Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped up the regular season with a 7-5 loss at the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, but most headlines focused on a decision in net made by the Pens that could carry into the postseason.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

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.

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.

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 / 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