Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2 winners (and 5 losers) from Penguins debilitating loss to the Blackhawks

Now through seven games of action, the Pittsburgh Penguins are right in the mushy middle. They're lucky their division doesn't appear to be the strongest in the league, otherwise they would be on a sinking ship early in the season.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Sidney Crosby avoids unwanted record with goal in Penguins-Blackhawks clash

The drought is finally over for Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby. The future Hockey Hall of Famer lit the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 NHL season during Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Penguins kick off road trip at Blackhawks, who might regain Connor Bedard

The Pittsburgh Penguins face four road trips of at least four games this season. Tuesday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks marks the beginning of the first.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Sabres acquire Jones, Laatsch from Penguins for Johnson

The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins completed a trade entirely involving defensemen on Monday, as the Sabres acquired Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch in exchange for Ryan Johnson, the teams announced.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Penguins acquire Sabres D Ryan Johnson for Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch

The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Ryan Johnson to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday in exchange for defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. Johnson, 25, was a first-round draft pick in 2019 (No.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson from Sabres

Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson, send Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.

Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner

Sabres own third period to slip past Panthers 5-3

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Pens Labyrinth / October 12

Flyers' winless nightmare has Penguins fans laughing every step of the way

It's still extremely early on in the NHL season to claim any sort of standing in the NHL. The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to go through a rollercoaster of results during the early goings on their campaign.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Penguins place Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve

A veteran blueliner is going to miss some time due to injury. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has placed defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk on injured reserve.

NHL News / Viral Sports News / October 12

Pittsburgh Penguins Get Bad News Before Blackhawks Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins arrived in Chicago carrying a modest but useful bit of momentum. A 2-1 shootout win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday had steadied things after a three-game stretch without a victory, leaving Dan Muse’s club at 3-2-1 and sitting third in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner

Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner in the fourth round and the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Dallas forced overtime when Tyler Seguin tied it 1-1 with 30 seconds left in regulation after Roope Hintz won a faceoff and Seguin deflected Jason Robertson's shot past Arturs Silovs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Mathew Dumba News / The Forkball / October 10

Matt Dumba Retires After 13 NHL Seasons

Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba has retired from the NHL after 13 seasons with five franchises, ending a career that included 748 regular-season games and the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby credits ‘awesome’ rookie after tough Blue Jackets loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a bit of a slow start in the 2026-27 NHL season. The Penguins entered Friday night’s game with the Columbus Blue Jackets coming off back-to-back losses.

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Mathew Dumba News / Field Level Media / October 9

Defenseman Mathew Dumba, 13-year NHL vet, retires at age 32

Veteran defenseman Mathew Dumba announced his retirement on Friday after 13 NHL seasons. A first-round selection (seventh overall) of Minnesota in the 2012 NHL Draft, Dumba played 10 seasons for the Wild.

Melvin Fernstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Penguins Activate And Reassign Melvin Fernstrom

After missing training camp due to injury, Penguins prospect Melvin Fernstrom has been cleared to return. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated him from injured/non-roster status and have assigned him to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Sidney Crosby News / Pens Labyrinth / October 9

Sidney Crosby's slow start isn't panic worthy (but Penguins should be concerned)

It hasn't all been terrible for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins during their first stretch of games of the season. That being said, the Penguins need more from Crosby if they want to get back on track.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Matt Dumba announces retirement from NHL after 13 seasons

Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League.

Penguins place Ilya Solovyov on waivers

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

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Mathew Dumba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Matt Dumba Announces Retirement

Defenseman Mathew Dumba has hung up his skates, according to an announcement from the NHLPA. Dumba played 13 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Ilya Solovyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Penguins Place Ilya Solovyov On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Ilya Solovyov on waivers. If he clears, Pittsburgh is expected to reassign him to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild

David Pastrnak racks up four points as Bruins blow out Mammoth

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

It is a harsh reminder that only Father Time is undefeated in sports. He comes for everybody eventually, no matter how great that player is, and he is unforgiving when he does.

Gavin McKenna sums up his first NHL goal with a great quote

Kyle Connor's two goals keep Jets rolling at expense of Avalanche

Jets' Josh Morrissey leaves game with upper-body injury

Islanders' Alexander Romanov to miss six to eight months with torn ACL

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Bryan Rust News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7