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What Does Sidney Crosby’s Injury Mean for Penguins’ Playoff Push?

After a three-week break for Olympic competition, the Pittsburgh Penguins are back for the run-in to the postseason. For those who didn’t travel to Italy, the break provided much-needed rest and a chance to recover from injury.

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Pittsburgh Penguins with Depth Addition from Detroit Red Wings

The Pittsburgh Penguins have entered the chat on this 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline. It has been shaping up as one that few have been entering the chat on, but it is possible that is all about to change as we sit around 1:30 p.m.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Penguins Acquire Red Wings Forward Ahead of Deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins have operated under very specific guidelines since Kyle Dubas took over as general manager, and that mission continued in their latest trade with the Detroit Red Wings.

Elmer Soderblom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Penguins Acquire Elmer Soderblom

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Elmer Söderblom from the Detroit Red Wings for San Jose’s 2026 third-round pick.

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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?

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Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / March 6

Pens F Evgeni Malkin faces NHL hearing over slashing incident

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after slashing Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin.

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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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Returns to Practice for First Time Since Olympics Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has not played in a game since playing for Team Canada in the Olympics against Team Czech Republic. He missed the final two games for Team Canada with a lower-body injury and has not played for Pittsburgh yet in the second half of the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin receives hearing for slashing Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin

Evgeni Malkin is set to receive some discipline, as the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that the Pittsburgh Penguins center will receive a hearing for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during Thursday’s 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin Facing NHL Punishment After Slash to Head

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter Friday holding second place in the Metropolitan Division with 75 points while trying to stay afloat without Sidney Crosby, who remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury suffered during the Olympics.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin ejected for slashing Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin

Evgeni Malkin’s night ended early, as the Pittsburgh Penguins center was ejected during Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres for slashing Rasmus Dahlin.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Malkin's reckless play impacted Thursday's game and could put his team in a tough spot over the next few games.

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Michael Bunting News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Michael Bunting gets traded ahead of NHL trade deadline for third straight season

Bunting, 30, was having a strong year in Nashville, heading into his third trip through free agency.

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Penguins Interested In Teddy Blueger

The Penguins’ roster isn’t expected to look very different after Friday’s deadline. They’re a safe bet to make the playoffs and won’t be selling off any rental UFAs, but after seemingly jumping years ahead of schedule in their retool in a matter of moves, they’re not in the market for any of the significant names still available, either.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 6

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

As shared by Sportsnet, Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas said on the latest edition of his radio show

Penguins’ Blake Lizotte out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Penguins Have to Step Up in Crosby’s Absence

The Pittsburgh Penguins are at an interesting point in their season. They currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division with 75 points. They are tied with the New York Islanders but have two games in hand on New York.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

NHL Predictions: March 5th, Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins face-off before the trade deadline. 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 / Inside The Rink / March 5

AHL Game Recap: Thunderbirds Move Within One Point of Playoff Spot; Beat Penguins

The Springfield Thunderbirds faced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tonight. The Thunderbirds are coming off a three-point weekend. They finished it off with a 5-1 win over the Checkers.

Blake Lizotte News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Penguins’ Blake Lizotte out day-to-day with lower-body injury

A veteran center is on the shelf. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Blake Lizotte will not be in the lineup on Tuesday night when the team takes on the Boston Bruins, and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Erik Karlsson 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

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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