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Penguins D Kris Letang (foot) out 4 weeks, placed on IR

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is sidelined a minimum of four weeks due to a broken foot, the team said Saturday. Letang, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday, joined forward Evgeni Malkin in missing practice on Friday.

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Penguins Celebrate 2016 Championship Team During Rangers Matchup

The Penguins are rolling out the red carpet for some familiar faces at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh hosts a reunion celebration for the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship team before taking on the Rangers in an afternoon matchup that carries playoff implications for both clubs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30

Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are heading in opposite directions going into their game on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Penguins

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 30

Connor Dewar Scores Twice In 6-2 Win Against Blackhawks

The Penguins returned to home ice on Thursday after a successful four-game road trip that spanned from Seattle through Western Canada. Pittsburgh kept the momentum rolling against the Blackhawks, securing their fifth straight win in a dominant 6-2 victory, while Chicago saw their losing streak extend to four games.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 29

Penguins score four in second to handle Hawks

Connor Dewar scored twice and his teammates added four goals in the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins skated away with a 6-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a corresponding move, the club placed defenseman Jack St.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29, Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks take on the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28

Penguins have holes to fill while sliding Blackhawks looking for answers

The Pittsburgh Penguins open a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with hopes of extending their winning streak to five games.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh

When Stuart Skinner was dealt to Pittsburgh as part of the return that sent Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, much of the hockey world envisioned he could very well find himself on the move again before the March 6 trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / January 28

Hockey Connections: Pittsburgh’s 'Big Three'—How Rimouski, Magnitogorsk, and Val-d’Or Helped Build an NHL Dynasty

The Pittsburgh Penguins' identity isn't just about a logo; it’s about a historic constant. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have become the heartbeat of the franchise.

Jack St. Ivany News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks

Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be out through the trade deadline after undergoing left-hand surgery, the team announced. He’ll be out for up to eight weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?

After the Eastern Conference had been clustered together in an amorphous blob for months, teams are finally beginning to separate themselves into contenders and also-rans.

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Bryan Rust News / Field Level Media / January 27

Pens F Bryan Rust suspended 3 games for head shot

The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust for three games on Tuesday for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Penguins’ Rust suspended three games for hit to head on Canucks’ Boeser

A veteran is going to sit out a few games due to his actions. On Tuesday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.

Jack St. Ivany News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany expected to miss eight weeks after hand surgery

A young blueliner is back on the shelf for a considerable amount of time. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that defenseman Jack St.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead

The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Evgeni Malkin is said to be OK, despite a strange reaction on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench. It appeared Malkin seriously injured his shoulder in an unexpected sequence, immediately clutching his shoulder and hunching over.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

With the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in the rear view mirror and the Pittsburgh Penguins seeing two of their prospects playing solid roles with their home countries (Will Horcoff and Harrison Brunicke), the focus now returns to the play of their prospects back with their respective teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 26

Penguins Rookie Steals Show in Hometown Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the best stories in the NHL right now. Occupying the second-place position in the Metropolitan Division, the Pens have surprised the entire league with their success.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

It was a scary moment late Sunday night when Evgeni Malkin appeared to be in pain on the bench near the end of the game. The incident happened during the final moments of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

You’d think Sidney Crosby would start to lose a step at some point. But game after game and season after season, he keeps showing he’s still a force on the ice.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 24

Koivunen and McGroarty Spark Penguins to 4-3 Thriller Over Hershey Bears

At the GIANT Center on Friday night, the Bears hosted the WBS Penguins, where in a high-stakes battle, WBS snapped a late deficit to edge the Bears in a 4-3 shootout.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration

Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence

Robert Thomas is available, but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?

Which team would be a good fit for Canucks' Elias Pettersson?

Sabres acquire Gavin Bayreuther from Hurricanes for Viktor Neuchev

Pittsburgh Penguins News / EasySportz / January 23

Egor Chinakhov Is Already Paying Off for the Penguins

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Egor Chinakhov, the move felt like a calculated bet on upside. Just a few weeks later, it already looks like a win.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / January 14

Penguins' Sidney Crosby has one flaw to his game

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is not only still one of the best players in the NHL, he is one of the best players in the history of the sport. There is almost nothing on the ice he does not excel at. Almost.

Penguins place Erik Karlsson on IR

Connor McDavid reaches rare milestone on 29th birthday

Jake DeBrusk got brutally honest after Canucks’ eighth-straight loss

Did Quinn Hughes actually want to go to the Red Wings?

Why it's time for the Rangers to embrace a rebuild