Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

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

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

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

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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 / Yardbarker / March 1

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

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Arturs Silovs News / Field Level Media / March 1

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

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

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

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’

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

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

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 27

Penguins Announce Women's History Month Celebration

Starting March 1, the Pittsburgh Penguins are doing a special promotion that is sure to welcome more people to the world of hockey. The franchise dedicating the entire upcoming month to celebrating women's history.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Samuel Girard News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

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

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Penguins seek to continue scoring spree vs. slumping Rangers

Coming off three straight non-playoff seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins began establishing themselves as an improved team with a shutout win over the New York Rangers in the season opener on Oct 7.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 27

Penguins react to beating Devils in first game without Sidney Crosby

Not long after it was learned that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks of action due to the lower-body injury he

NHL Morning Recap – February 27, 2026

NHL roundup: Oilers stars hit milestones in rout of Kings

Penguins reveal Sidney Crosby's fate after suffering injury during Olympics

Penguins star Sidney Crosby offers hopeful update about injured reserve stint

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 27

Penguins Hand Devils 5th Straight Loss 4-1

After taking a 2-1 loss at home on Wednesday when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres, the Devils headed to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena.

Jack Hughes News / 5 GOATs / February 26

Jack Hughes receives standing ovation from Pittsburgh Penguins fans after Olympic Golden Goal

Jack Hughes saw his life change on Sunday. Scoring the game-winning golden goal for the United States to beat Canada meant he would forever be a hero. Previously, maybe Hughes only had a large chunk of fans in New Jersey when playing at home.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26

Penguins stay hot, take down free-falling Devils

Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart during a three-goal third period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins, minus superstar Sidney Crosby, break open a tight contest and beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / February 26

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Could Return Sooner Than Expected

Sidney Crosby's return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup might come sooner than initially expected. While the team announced the captain would miss at least four weeks with a lower-body injury suffered at the Olympics, new information suggests the timeline could be shorter.

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

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.