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On YouTubeRickard 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.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12
Kyle Dubas outlines Penguins’ goalie depth chart after Stuart Skinner trade
Stuart Skinner isn’t just going to walk into the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and steal the starting job. The front office likely looks at Skinner’s experience in Edmonton and thinks that he will play with a massive weight off his shoulders in Pittsburgh.
Tristan Jarry News / The Hockey Writers / December 12
Tristan Jarry Trade Is a Big Win For The Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways with goaltender Tristan Jarry on Dec. 12, trading him along with Samuel Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Mathew Dumba News / Daily Faceoff / December 12
Penguins place defenseman Matt Dumba on waivers
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Matt Dumba on waivers on Friday for the purpose of reassigning him to the AHL. Dumba is being waived in the wake of the Penguins’ trade earlier today that send Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers in exchanged for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 12
Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are taking another swing at fixing the most important position in hockey. It's an indication of how the organization backed itself into a corner.
Tristan Jarry News / Breakaway on SI / December 12
Tristan Jarry Expected to Start First Game With Oilers
Tristan Jarry's first dance with the Oilers appears to be coming sooner rather than later. After being acquired in a trade that shook up the goaltending market, Jarry is expected to make his debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, December 13, giving the Oilers a fresh netminder who's eager to prove himself with his new team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Penguins To Place Matt Dumba On Waivers
The Penguins announced this morning that they will place defenseman Mathew Dumba on waivers today at 1:00 pm Central. He’s been placed on the non-roster list until his waiver period ends tomorrow.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 12
Oilers acquire G Tristan Jarry in blockbuster trade with Penguins
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins for fellow goaltender Stuart Skinner as part of a blockbuster trade on Friday morning.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 12
Penguins’ goaltending depth has an opportunity to flourish following Tristan Jarry trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been quietly building their goaltending depth over the past few years. And as Tristan Jarry’s play started to slip in recent years, they needed to address that as quickly as possible.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby brushes off injury scare during Canadiens game
The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 4-2 loss against the Montreal Canadiens, and they dealt with an injury to one of their key players during the game. Sidney Crosby took a shot during the game and took some time to get composed, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Pens Inside Scoop.
Rickard Rakell News / Daily Faceoff / December 12
Penguins activate Rickard Rakell from injured reserve
A key player is set to return after an extended absence. On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has activated forward Rickard Rakell from injured reserve.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Penguins Activate Rickard Rakell, Loan Harrison Brunicke
As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have thinned out their defensive core in favor of their forward group. The Penguins announced that they’ve activated forward Rickard Rakell from the injured reserve and have loaned defenseman Harrison Brunicke to U20 Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Championships.
Jack St. Ivany News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12
Penguins Activate Jack St. Ivany
Before yesterday’s contest against the Montreal Canadiens, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they had activated defenseman Jack St. Ivany from the season-opening injured reserve.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Penguins Delay Game vs. Canadiens Due to Traffic Accident
Traffic know no bounds, with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens now having moved their puck drop due to an accident. Dec. 11's game between Pittsburgh and Montreal at PPG Paints Arena has been delayed by 30 minutes.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Penguins' Sidney Crosby Moves Closer to Passing Mario Lemieux
The Pittsburgh Penguins have played through so many milestones over the years that they almost feel routine. When your core has stayed together for nearly two decades — when you have Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang wearing the same colors for over two decades — history tends to follow you around.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
NHL Predictions: Dec 11 Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins take on the Canadiens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10
Player Poll Lists 2 Teams as Landing Spots for Crosby If He Leaves Penguins
The idea of Sidney Crosby eventually leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins has gained traction in recent seasons, despite the NHL superstar saying he has no plans to do so.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 9
Penguins' problems protecting leads reaches embarrassing new low
Unfortunately for the Penguins, NHL games are 60 minutes. They learned that lesson the hard way in what turned into a 4-3 shootout loss.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 9
NHL players predict where Penguins' Sidney Crosby will play after 2025-26 season
Crosby's future beyond next spring remains a top storyline hovering over the Penguins.
Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / December 9
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (upper body) heads to IR
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Malkin, 39, did not play in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars after recording two goals and an assist in Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
NHL Predictions: Dec 9 Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins take on the Ducks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 8
Four Potential Trade Targets the Pittsburgh Penguins Could Pursue in a Playoff Push
The Pittsburgh Penguins remain in a familiar but increasingly delicate position as the season moves toward the trade deadline. They are not true contenders, but they are also not a team willing—or able—to hit the reset button while Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are still driving the bus.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 8
Penguins’ Goalie Murashov on NHL Debut, Mental Prep, Pittsburgh Life, and Fleury’s Legacy
Young goalie Sergei Murashov came to North America with only six games of professional experience in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), which is unusual.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 5
Penguins Nearing Key Depth Boost as Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari Close In on Return
For a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has battled injuries and inconsistency throughout the first quarter of the season, help is finally on the horizon. Forwards Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari—both sidelined with upper-body injuries—returned to practice as full participants this week and are inching closer to rejoining the lineup.
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