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Penguins Lose Kris Letang for Minimum Four Weeks

Penguins Lose Kris Letang for Minimum Four Weeks

The Pittsburgh Penguins received tough news ahead of their afternoon showdown with the Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. A key defenseman will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a fractured foot, forcing the team to place him on injured reserve.

Kris Letang News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31
Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot

Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot

As the Penguins head toward next week’s Olympic break, they’ll be without one of their key defensemen. 

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31
Penguins Celebrate 2016 Championship Team During Rangers Matchup

Penguins Celebrate 2016 Championship Team During Rangers Matchup

The Penguins are rolling out the red carpet for some familiar faces at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh hosts a reunion celebration for the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship team before taking on the Rangers in an afternoon matchup that carries playoff implications for both clubs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30
Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting

Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are heading in opposite directions going into their game on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Penguins

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 30
Connor Dewar Scores Twice In 6-2 Win Against Blackhawks

Connor Dewar Scores Twice In 6-2 Win Against Blackhawks

The Penguins returned to home ice on Thursday after a successful four-game road trip that spanned from Seattle through Western Canada. Pittsburgh kept the momentum rolling against the Blackhawks, securing their fifth straight win in a dominant 6-2 victory, while Chicago saw their losing streak extend to four games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 29
Penguins score four in second to handle Hawks

Penguins score four in second to handle Hawks

Connor Dewar scored twice and his teammates added four goals in the second period as the Pittsburgh Penguins skated away with a 6-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a corresponding move, the club placed defenseman Jack St.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29
NHL Predictions: January 29, Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Predictions: January 29, Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks take on the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28
Penguins have holes to fill while sliding Blackhawks looking for answers

Penguins have holes to fill while sliding Blackhawks looking for answers

The Pittsburgh Penguins open a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with hopes of extending their winning streak to five games.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28
Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh

Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh

When Stuart Skinner was dealt to Pittsburgh as part of the return that sent Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, much of the hockey world envisioned he could very well find himself on the move again before the March 6 trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / January 28
Hockey Connections: Pittsburgh’s 'Big Three'—How Rimouski, Magnitogorsk, and Val-d’Or Helped Build an NHL Dynasty

Hockey Connections: Pittsburgh’s 'Big Three'—How Rimouski, Magnitogorsk, and Val-d’Or Helped Build an NHL Dynasty

The Pittsburgh Penguins' identity isn't just about a logo; it’s about a historic constant. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have become the heartbeat of the franchise.

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Jack St. Ivany News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks

Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks

Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be out through the trade deadline after undergoing left-hand surgery, the team announced. He’ll be out for up to eight weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?

The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?

After the Eastern Conference had been clustered together in an amorphous blob for months, teams are finally beginning to separate themselves into contenders and also-rans.

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Bryan Rust News / Breakaway on SI / January 27
Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended for Head Hit

Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended for Head Hit

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without one of its top forwards for the next three games after the NHL's Department of Player Safety suspended Bryan Rust.

Jack St. Ivany News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany expected to miss eight weeks after hand surgery

Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany expected to miss eight weeks after hand surgery

A young blueliner is back on the shelf for a considerable amount of time. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that defenseman Jack St.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead

Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead

The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26
Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Evgeni Malkin is said to be OK, despite a strange reaction on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench. It appeared Malkin seriously injured his shoulder in an unexpected sequence, immediately clutching his shoulder and hunching over.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

With the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in the rear view mirror and the Pittsburgh Penguins seeing two of their prospects playing solid roles with their home countries (Will Horcoff and Harrison Brunicke), the focus now returns to the play of their prospects back with their respective teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 26
Penguins Rookie Steals Show in Hometown Return

Penguins Rookie Steals Show in Hometown Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the best stories in the NHL right now. Occupying the second-place position in the Metropolitan Division, the Pens have surprised the entire league with their success.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Total Pro Sports / January 26
Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

It was a scary moment late Sunday night when Evgeni Malkin appeared to be in pain on the bench near the end of the game. The incident happened during the final moments of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25
No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

You’d think Sidney Crosby would start to lose a step at some point. But game after game and season after season, he keeps showing he’s still a force on the ice.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 24
Koivunen and McGroarty Spark Penguins to 4-3 Thriller Over Hershey Bears

Koivunen and McGroarty Spark Penguins to 4-3 Thriller Over Hershey Bears

At the GIANT Center on Friday night, the Bears hosted the WBS Penguins, where in a high-stakes battle, WBS snapped a late deficit to edge the Bears in a 4-3 shootout.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

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Egor Chinakhov Is Already Paying Off for the Penguins

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Egor Chinakhov, the move felt like a calculated bet on upside. Just a few weeks later, it already looks like a win.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / January 14
Penguins' Sidney Crosby has one flaw to his game

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.

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