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Recapping Penguins’ Performances at the 2026 World Championships

After being bounced in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers, most of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster was likely left with a bad taste in its mouth as it embarked on yet another lengthy offseason.

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Penguins Avoiding Inevitable Rebuild With the Malkin Signing

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a good season, and even though they returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, they are not serious Cup contenders.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

4 Stanley Cup Finalists With Pittsburgh Penguins Ties

After six weeks of grueling playoff rounds that saw everything from lopsided blowouts to improbable sweeps, the 2026 Stanley Cup Final has finally been decided.

Ilya Solovyov News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Penguins’ Ilya Solovyov Has Plenty Left to Prove After New Contract

As he sat through meetings with the Colorado Avalanche’s staff on Jan. 20, 2025, Ilya Solovyov wasn’t sure what his future would hold. The night before, he helped support the Avs’ blue line in a sound 5-2 home victory over the Washington Capitals.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

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The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Will next season be a ‘last dance’ for Penguins with Crosby, Malkin, Letang?

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a surprising season, as after many expected them to be one of the few true tanking teams, they found themselves in the playoffs for the first time in four years.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Penguins Have an Erik Karlsson Decision to Make

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has some decisions to make this summer. His team performed well this season and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, thanks in large part to defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Penguins need to be smart with money saved on Crosby, Malkin

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins checked one big item off their off-season to-do list on Tuesday when they signed Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 27

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

Did this factor change the team's outlook on Malkin?

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Evgeni Malkin News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Penguins Re-Sign Malkin to One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping one of the greatest players in franchise history around for at least one more season after re-signing Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension worth $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season.

Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / May 26

Penguins re-sign F Evgeni Malkin for 21st season

Forward Evgeni Malkin will return for his 21st season with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2026-27. The team signed the pending free agent to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension on Tuesday.

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Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

Evgeni Malkin Signs Interesting Extension with the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension worth $5.5 million for the 2026-27 season. Pierre

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Penguins sign Evgeni Malkin to one-year extension

One of the most legendary players in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins is sticking around for at least another season. On Tuesday, general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team has signed forward at Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

Ending the speculation before it takes over the offseason, the Penguins announced the re-signing of Malkin, 39, for one more year.

Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

Evgeni Malkin News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26

Penguins Re-Sign Evgeni Malkin to One-Year Contract

The big three in Pittsburgh doesn’t appear to be breaking up after all. Despite plenty of talk that the Penguins may be pushing legend Evgeni Malkin out of town, the most likely scenario all along has come to fruition: an extension to stay in Pittsburgh for one more season alongside Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang.

Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Penguins Sign Evgeni Malkin To One-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed future Hall of Fame center Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension, per a team announcement. The deal contains an AAV of $5.5MM.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

NHL insider predicts how Penguins, Evgeni Malkin contract talks will end after Sidney Crosby comments

Will Malkin remain in Pittsburgh for the 2026-27 season or will he have a new NHL home?

Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

Breaking Down the Penguins’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Class

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

When Kyle Dubas took over the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023, the team had very little in the way of prospects or draft pick capital. They also had an aging, expensive core that had just missed the playoffs and were about the least appealing general manager job in the entire NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Breaking Down the Penguins’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Class

To put it simply, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will have his hands full over the next few months. In the wake of a campaign that saw his team do the improbable and qualify for the postseason, this summer has now become even more important as it continues to search for the puzzle pieces needed to shape it into a legit contender.

Sidney Crosby News / ESPN / May 24

Celebrini, Crosby keep Canada cruising at worlds

Captain Macklin Celebrini scored, and Sidney Crosby added his seventh assist of the tournament on Sunday, as Team Canada defeated Slovakia 5-1, boosted by a four-goal spark in the final period at the ice hockey world championship in Fribourg, Swizterland.

Anthony Mantha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Anthony Mantha, Penguins Reunion Unlikely

The Pittsburgh Penguins might lose a huge piece of their forward group this summer. As first reported by Josh Yohe of The Athletic in his offseason writings, Penguins forward Anthony Mantha “was clear with his plans” after meeting with General Manager Kyle Dubas; it appears unlikely that Mantha will return to Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / May 19