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Shootout-shaken Penguins visit Kraken aiming to flip late-game script

One might assume a team featuring future Hall of Famers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin would excel in the shootout. But that hasn't been the case for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.

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Penguins Activate, Reassign Rutger McGroarty, Recall Joona Koppanen

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that forward Joona Koppanen has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

NHL Predictions: January 17th, Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a rivalry game. 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.

Erik Karlsson News / Professor Press Box / January 16

By the Numbers: How Erik Karlsson Gave #65 a Place in NHL History

Over 1,100 NHL games, more than 900 points, and three Norris Trophies. That’s the résumé Erik Karlsson has built while wearing number “65”—a number that didn’t mean much in NHL circles before he came along.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / January 15

Sidney Crosby joins esteemed company as Penguins handle Flyers

Sidney Crosby scored a goal and an assist and added to his resume for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who recharged their power play and ended a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion with a 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Penguins’ Connor Clifton opens up on budding rivalry with Flyers, Trevor Zegras

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers have a long history of hatred for each other on the ice, and the rivalry appears to be having a revival of late.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Stuart Skinner appears to take subtle jabs at Oilers and fans

It’s been just over a month since the Edmonton Oilers finally pulled the trigger on a trade for a goaltender, acquiring Tristan Jarry from Pittsburgh in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a draft pick.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby has one flaw to his game

Penguins Returning Harrison Brunicke to Juniors Is the Right Move

Oilers Activate Jarry, Walman Amid Several Roster Moves

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

NHL Predictions: Jan 15th Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Flyers in a classic rivalry matchup. 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Struggling Flyers, Penguins resume Keystone State rivalry

The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers ranks as one of the most bitter in the NHL. While neither team needs motivation for the latest round in the Keystone State showdown on Thursday in Pittsburgh, both clubs will look to halt a losing streak at the other's expense.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 14

AHL Game Recap: Providence Loses Battle for First Place to the Penguins

The Providence Bruins had a battle tonight at home for first place in the Atlantic against the Penguins. The Bruins were coming off a 4-2 win over the Phantoms on Sunday, while the Penguins were coming off a 5-1 loss to the Checkers on Saturday.

Harrison Brunicke News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Penguins Returning Harrison Brunicke to Juniors Is the Right Move

After making a strong impression in last season’s training camp and preseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenseman Harrison Brunicke was sent back to his junior team, the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Pittsburgh Penguins 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

Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13

Erik Karlsson Injury Could Speed Up Penguins Trade Plans

Because of what appears to be a serious injury, Pittsburgh Penguins’ star defenseman Erik Karlsson is now on injured reserve (IR) for at least another two weeks.