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NHL Predictions: March 5th, Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Predictions: March 5th, Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins

 The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins face-off before the trade deadline. 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 / Inside The Rink / March 5

AHL Game Recap: Thunderbirds Move Within One Point of Playoff Spot; Beat Penguins 

The Springfield Thunderbirds faced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tonight. The Thunderbirds are coming off a three-point weekend. They finished it off with a 5-1 win over the Checkers.

Blake Lizotte News / Daily Faceoff / March 3
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Penguins’ Blake Lizotte out day-to-day with lower-body injury

A veteran center is on the shelf. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Blake Lizotte will not be in the lineup on Tuesday night when the team takes on the Boston Bruins, and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3
NHL Predictions: March 3rd, Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins

NHL Predictions: March 3rd, Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a crucial game heading into the trade deadline. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey!

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 2
Penguins’ Arturs Silovs continues to show he’s the real deal

Penguins’ Arturs Silovs continues to show he’s the real deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to compile crucial points in the standings as they progress toward locking up a surprising berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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

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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / March 2
Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin Reveals the Latest Update About a Potential Contract Extension

Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin Reveals the Latest Update About a Potential Contract Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a surprise during the 2025-26 season in the NHL. Pittsburgh is currently in second in the Metropolitan Division with a 31-15-13 record with 75 points.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 2
NHL Rumors: Evgeni Malkin, Penguins will shelve talks until after season

NHL Rumors: Evgeni Malkin, Penguins will shelve talks until after season

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will be turning 40 at the end of the July. He’s a pending UFA, isn’t interested in retiring, and wants to play next season in Pittsburgh.

Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1
Contract Talks For Evgeni Malkin To Now Occur After The Season

Contract Talks For Evgeni Malkin To Now Occur After The Season

Heading into the season, it was expected that the Penguins would work on figuring out what’s next for Evgeni Malkin by talking to his camp during the Olympic

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1
Even Erik Karlsson is poking fun at the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs

Even Erik Karlsson is poking fun at the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs

The rest of the hockey world tends to have fun with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles, so the 2025-26 season — particularly the last three games — has provided plenty of fodder, and on Sunday, it was a fellow NHL player who took a playful shot at them.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point
Maple Leafs' trade-deadline strategy for Auston Matthews, stars revealed
Fading Maple Leafs target rally against Flyers
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

While Crosby and Letang are still signed beyond this season, Malkin is in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. He seems determined to remain in Pittsburgh, but there has not been much progress on a contract extension. 

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin on contract: ‘Wait until end of season’
Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers
Maple Leafs' trade-deadline strategy for Auston Matthews, stars revealed
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Sabres deliver big statement with impressive win over Lightning
Arturs Silovs News / Field Level Media / March 1
Arturs Silovs, Penguins blank Golden Knights

Arturs Silovs, Penguins blank Golden Knights

Arturs Silovs made 22 saves for his second shutout of the season as the host Pittsburgh Penguins cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday afternoon.

Filip Hallander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1
Penguins Recall Filip Hallander From Conditioning Loan

Penguins Recall Filip Hallander From Conditioning Loan

3/1: Pittsburgh has recalled Hallander from his conditioning loan. He scored one goal in three games with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. 2/18: The Penguins announced Wednesday that they’ve assigned forward Filip Hallander to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning loan.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1
'Frustrated' Malkin Confirms Penguins Have Punted Contract Talks

'Frustrated' Malkin Confirms Penguins Have Punted Contract Talks

Longtime Pittsburgh Penguin and three-time Stanley Cup champion Evgeni Malkin is going to have to wait until the offseason to see what the future holds for him in Pittsburgh.

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz
The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz
 The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz
The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz
The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz
 The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1
3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ Shootout Loss to the Rangers

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ Shootout Loss to the Rangers

The Pittsburgh Penguins did plenty right on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. They built a two-goal lead, controlled long stretches of play, and received another solid outing from Stuart Skinner.

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / February 28
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin on contract: ‘Wait until end of season’

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin on contract: ‘Wait until end of season’

Evgeni Malkin is playing the “wait and see” approach when it comes to his next contract. The Pittsburgh Penguins forward spoke with reporters on Saturday following the team’s 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Rangers, and was asked if he could provide any information on his contract status.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 28
Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

A few months into Jarry’s tenure in Edmonton, the Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman might already be regretting the deal.

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 28
NHL Predictions: February 28th, Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers

NHL Predictions: February 28th, Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers

The Rangers host the Penguins in a divisional clash. 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.

Samuel Girard News / Daily Faceoff / February 27
Penguins’ Samuel Girard being evaluated for lower-body injury

Penguins’ Samuel Girard being evaluated for lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins might have to hold off on playing with their shiny new toy for a little while. Just a few days after the Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak, Girard missed practice on Friday and is now being evaluated for a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 27
Yegor Chinakhov has been another great acquisition for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas

Yegor Chinakhov has been another great acquisition for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas

Even without Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ground running after the Olympic break.

Penguins react to beating Devils in first game without Sidney Crosby
The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / February 26
Penguins send defiant messages to doubters after Crosby injury news

Penguins send defiant messages to doubters after Sidney Crosby injury news

Crosby will miss at least four weeks of action due to the lower-body injury he suffered on Feb. 18 while playing for Canada during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics men's hockey tournament. 

Penguins reveal Sidney Crosby's fate after suffering injury during Olympics  
Penguins star Sidney Crosby offers hopeful update about injured reserve stint
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Penguins Have Some Deadline Pieces That Dubas Needs to Decide On

Penguins Have Some Deadline Pieces That Dubas Needs to Decide On

The 2026 Trade Deadline is a little over a week away and with the season starting back up it’s time to get back to business. The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in a playoff spot, and general manager Kyle Dubas has some decisions to make.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / February 25
Penguins star Sidney Crosby offers hopeful update about injured reserve stint

Penguins star Sidney Crosby offers hopeful update about injured reserve stint

Crosby suggested his injury isn't as bad as Penguins fans first feared.

Penguins reveal Crosby's fate after suffering injury during Olympics  
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
Leafs president sends strong message to fans, but it won't fix team's problems
Maple Leafs rejected a one-for-one trade offer from the Oilers?
Blues leading scorer to take personal leave of absence
Lightning head coach Jon Cooper on personal leave
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25
Penguins Place Sidney Crosby On IR, Activate Kris Letang

Penguins Place Sidney Crosby On IR, Activate Kris Letang

The lower-body injury Sidney Crosby sustained at the Olympics will significantly impact the rest of his season. According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed their captain on the injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 25
Penguins Have Best GM in NHL Right Now

Penguins Have Best GM in NHL Right Now

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have the best general manager in the NHL.  The Penguins have had a surprising season in 2025-2026. Under the guidance

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Kulak Trade Has Insider Wondering About Stuart Skinner

Kulak Trade Has Insider Wondering About Stuart Skinner

When Stuart Skinner was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the return package for Tristan Jarry, many around the hockey world felt he was likely to be flipped again before the March 6 deadline.

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