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Penguins aim to stop 6-game winless skid against Senators

Bryan Rust is in the midst of an impressive goal-scoring streak, however it's his team's run in the wrong direction that is foremost on his mind. The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to snap a six-game winless skid (0-2-4) on Thursday when they visit the Ottawa Senators.

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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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / December 17

Reports: Fenway Sports Group to sell Penguins to Hoffmann family

Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Fenway Sports Group agrees to sell Penguins to Hoffmann family

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a new owner. As first reported by Frank Seravalli and confirmed by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan on Wednesday, Fenway Sports Group — the franchise’s current owner — has agreed in principle to a sale to the Hoffmann family, a Chicago-based investment group.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / December 17

Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffmann family

Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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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 / 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.

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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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

Report: Fenway Sports Group to sell Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffmann family

It appears the Pittsburgh Penguins are about to change hands yet again. According to Frank Seravalli, Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell their controlling interest in the Penguins to the Hoffmann family, a investment group based out of Chicago and headed by David Hoffmann.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Stuart Skinner Sounds Frustrated After 'Super Weird' Oilers Rematch

There couldn’t have been a stranger way for Stuart Skinner to make his Pittsburgh Penguins debut. A Tuesday night tilt against his former team — and Tristan Jarry, the goaltender he was traded for — who the Edmonton Oilers believe is an upgrade and will help their chances of winning a Stanley Cup.

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 / Athlon Sports / December 17

Penguins' Stuart Skinner Reacts to Leon Draisaitl's NHL Milestone

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their homestand on Tuesday with a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, new Pens goaltender Stuart Skinner's former team.

Stuart Skinner News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Stuart Skinner Reacts to Making Penguins Debut Against Oilers After Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins returned home Tuesday in a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, amounting to a revenge game for both teams' starting goalies, Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Stuart Skinner’s instant reaction to making Penguins debut against Oilers

The Pittsburgh Penguins saw Stuart Skinner make his team debut on Tuesday night. Skinner was traded by the Edmonton Oilers last week, but had his debut delayed by an immigration issue.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / December 16

Penguins' Sidney Crosby's Historic Chase Eclipsed by Losing Streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lived with history for so long that it almost fades into the background. When your core stays intact for over two decades — when Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have spent their entire adult lives wearing the same crest — milestones stop feeling special and start feeling inevitable.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Jarry, Skinner reunions something to keep eyes on

Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid? Yawn. Crosby’s chase to pass Mario Lemieux on the all-time scoring list? Snoozefest. The real highlight of Tuesday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins is the battle between the pipes.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: Dec 16 Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins take on the Oilers on Tuesday night. 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 / December 15

Floundering Penguins face ex-teammate Tristan Jarry, Oilers

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse admitted to being tired of the same old refrain -- and for good reason. Fresh off seeing his team squander a third-period lead for the fourth time in five games, Muse hopes the Penguins change the narrative on Tuesday when they host familiar face Tristan Jarry and the Edmonton Oilers.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Penguins and Panthers Could Team Up On UItimate Oilers Gut-Punch Skinner Trade

When asked if the Pittsburgh Penguins are treating the acquisition of goaltender Stuart Skinner as a rental or adding a potential piece via trade they

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 15

Troubling Trend Derailing Penguins' Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a huge problem on their hands. In back-to-back games, the team showcased this issue that is ripping through their team and costing them points.

Justin Brazeau News / Inside The Rink / December 15

Brazeau’s Heroics Aren’t Enough as Penguins Suffer Identical OT Heartbreak

For the second straight day, the Pittsburgh Penguins delivered a dominant opening act only to have the script flipped in the third period, leading to a crushing overtime defeat.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 14

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after another blown lead

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after blowing yet another huge lead

The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is all of a sudden circling the drain after a promising start made them the talk of the league through the first month-and-a-half.

Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Mammoth edge Penguins

Penguins' prior collapse was another level of incompetence

Quinn Hughes makes immediate impact, scores goal in Wild debut

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt looks like the young star goalie many expected

Zeev Buium authors two-point debut, Canucks edge Devils

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 13

Penguins' latest collapse reached historic level of incompetence

The Pittsburgh Penguins did it again. They managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by blowing yet another third period lead, and this one might have been the worst one yet.

Islanders get scoring from all over in win over Lightning

Wild's late goal drops Sens

Canucks' trade of Quinn Hughes highlights team's failure

Wild's blockbuster trade for Hughes comes at perfect time

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Rickard Rakell News / Field Level Media / December 12

Penguins activate F Rickard Rakell (hand) from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins activated forward Rickard Rakell from injured reserve Friday, after the veteran missed 20 games with a hand injury. Rakell, 32, is expected to rejoin the first line, alongside Sidney Crosby, when the Penguins face the San Jose Sharks at home Saturday.