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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21
Penguins earn rare shootout win, edge Canadiens
Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night. Rakell beat Jakub Dobes with a backhand deke in the third round for the win as the Penguins won for the first time in a shootout this season (1-5).
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 21
Sidney Crosby breaks longtime Penguins franchise record
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night was significant for several reasons
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Sidney Crosby News / ESPN / December 21
Crosby leaps Lemieux as Pens' all-time top scorer 
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, giving him 645 goals and 1,079 assists for 1,724 points in 1,387 games.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 21
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux for eighth in all-time NHL scoring
Sidney Crosby has made a habit out of creating history-making moments, and Sunday night was no different. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain recorded two
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21
Sidney Crosby Beats Mario Lemieux’s Record for Penguins Points
Tonight, Sidney Crosby, the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, just beat Mario Lemieux’s record for points in the Penguins franchise. By putting up two points tonight, he has now put up 1,724 points.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Future Hall Of Famer Breaks Pittsburgh Penguins All-Time Points Record
One of the all-time greats, Sidney Crosby, has passed Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux for the franchise lead in points by a Pittsburgh Penguin. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby assisted on a goal against the Montreal Canadiens to pass Lemieux’s record of 1,723 points.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
The Penguins Should Look Into Moving Some Veterans
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently spiralling in freefall after the past two weeks and have gone from a comfortable playoff spot to the bottom of the Metropolitan Division.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 21
Can The Habs Build On Their Momentum Against the Penguins
The Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4) are in Pittsburgh tonight to complete their back-to-back against the Penguins (14-11-9). The Canadiens won the first matchup on home ice in a convincing 4-0 shutout victory on Saturday and will look to continue their momentum in the second matchup against the Penguins.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 21
Penguins Fall to Canadiens in Second Straight Shutout
The Pittsburgh Penguins can't find the back of the net. After getting shut out 4-0 by the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 18, the Penguins were blanked again in a 4-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
NHL Predictions: December 21st with Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins host the Canadiens in the second half of a home-and-home. 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 / December 20
Penguins aim to put a stop to 7-game rut at Canadiens
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reeling going into their road game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The Penguins lost their seventh straight (0-3-4), 4-0 to the host Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20
Canadiens Analyst Is Very Confident Sidney Crosby Will Be Traded
Sidney Crosby has been connected to the Montreal Canadiens his whole career, and that’s never going to change. Growing up as a die-hard Habs fan, his admiration for the team, the city, and the organization is no secret.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
NHL Predictions: December 20th Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens
It’s a hockey night in Montreal, Quebec as the Canadiens host the Pittsburgh Penguins. 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.
Evgeni Malkin News / Breakaway on SI / December 20
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Earning Extension While Injured?
This season was supposed to feel magical in Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang skating together for a 20th year felt like something to celebrate, not survive.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby could become all-time leading scorer in franchise history this weekend, set to pass legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux
Sidney Crosby could take advantage of his visit to Montreal on Saturday to become the all-time leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, surpassing the legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / December 19
Hoffmann family agrees to buy Penguins from Fenway Sports Group
The Chicago-based Hoffmann family has officially agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group, the two companies announced Friday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Pros & Cons of Fenway Sports Group Selling the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of a significant transition off the ice. According to multiple reports, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has agreed in principle to sell the franchise to the Hoffman family at a reported valuation of $1.7 billion.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Total Apex Sports / December 17
Pittsburgh Penguins Sold For a Reported $1.7 Billion
It feels like just yesterday that Fenway Sports Group rolled into the “Steel City,” promising to steward the Pittsburgh Penguins into a new era. Well, if you blinked, you might have missed it.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 17
How has Tristan Jarry fit in with the Edmonton Oilers so far?
The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins made headlines last week, swapping goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, among other assets.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17
Hoffman Group nearing deal to purchase Pittsburgh Penguins
The sale is reportedly pending approval from the NHL’s Board of Governors.
Kris Letang News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17
Penguins Growing Frustrated with Kris Letang: Could a Split Happen?
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 9-4-2 start to the 2025-26 season feels like forever ago. After an opening month that generated hope for one more playoff run with the legendary trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang, things have started to slip away.
Harrison Brunicke News / Daily Faceoff / December 17
Penguins’ Harrison Brunicke bringing NHL experience to Canada’s World Junior team
NIAGARA, Ont. – When 19-year-old Harrison Brunicke made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins in early October, he was sitting across from three legends of the game. Sidney Crosby.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 12
NHL trade: Thoughts from the media on the Edmonton Oilers-Pittsburgh Penguins trade
The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin, with the Pittsburgh Penguins receiving goaltender Stuar Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.
Mathew Dumba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Penguins to place Matt Dumba on waivers
The Penguins have placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on waivers.
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