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Kris Letang News / Professor Press Box / January 9

By the Numbers: The Enduring Legacy of #58—Kris Letang in NHL History

Some jersey numbers carry history the moment a player pulls them on. Others only matter because of what the player does while wearing them. Around the NHL, number “58” has never stood out.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ties Wayne Gretzky on all-time list during Devils game

The Pittsburgh Penguins carried their momentum into Thursday, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 at PPG Paints Arena to extend their winning streak to six games and tie the season series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Malkin Scores in First Game Back From Injury as Penguins Take Down Devils 4-1

On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the New Jersey Devils for their second matchup of the season. While the Devils won the first game in the season series on Nov.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / January 8

Evgeni Malkin scores in return as Penguins top Devils

Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins, who beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to a season-high six games.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Penguins Activate Evgeni Malkin

The Penguins announced they’ve activated Evgeni Malkin from injured reserve. They reassigned winger Ville Koivunen earlier in the day to open a roster spot, so no corresponding move is required.

Justin Brazeau News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Penguins’ Brazeau and Mantha Should Stay in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their last five games and have started to climb back into a playoff spot. A few factors have contributed to this latest surge, including the team’s top six.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 8

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flyers could move a couple of pieces despite being in playoff race

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Mantha is pacing towards 50 points this season. He has a $2.5 million salary cap hit but a $250,000 bonus for every 10 games can push him up to $4.8 million.

Ville Koivunen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Pittsburgh Penguins Reassign Ville Koivunen

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that winger Ville Koivunen has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8 New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins

It’s a rivalry matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins. 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.

Evgeni Malkin News / Field Level Media / January 7

Penguins seek 6th straight win vs. Devils as Evgeni Malkin nears return

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter Thursday night's game against the New Jersey Devils on a season-best five-game winning streak, and may see a key player return when they welcome their guests for a Metropolitan Division matchup.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Penguins place Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve with concussion

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Wednesday morning that forward Rutger McGroarty has sustained a concussion, and the team has placed him on injured reserve with no current timetable for his return to game action.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Penguins Place Rutger McGroarty On IR, Assign Harrison Brunicke To Juniors

The Penguins have placed forward Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve, per a team announcement. McGroarty sustained a concussion after colliding with teammate Connor Clifton during Tuesday’s practice.

Egor Zamula News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Egor Zamula Signs with Blue Jackets, Agent Releases Statement

According to reports, it sounds like new unrestricted free agent NHL defenseman Egor Zamula is signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Elliotte Friedman is the first to report, and this comes just minutes after it was learned that Zamula cleared waivers on Tuesday.

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Egor Zamula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Blue Jackets To Sign Egor Zamula

It didn’t take long for defenseman Egor Zamula to find a new home after having his contract terminated by the Penguins today. He’ll be sticking in the Metropolitan Division with the Blue Jackets, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Egor Zamula News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Penguins To Terminate Egor Zamula’s Contract After Failure to Report to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ brief experiment with defenseman Egor Zamula came to an abrupt and unexpected end on Jan. 5. Just days after acquiring the 25-year-old

Egor Zamula News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Penguins place Egor Zamula on waivers for contract termination

A fresh start seems to be on the horizon for a young blueliner. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Egor Zamula on waivers for the purpose of contract termination.

Egor Zamula News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Penguins Expected To Place Egor Zamula On Unconditional Waivers

The Penguins are set to place defenseman Egor Zamula on unconditional waivers on Monday, PuckPedia reports. He will have his contract terminated if he clears tomorrow, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Ryan Shea News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Ryan Shea Is Going To Get A Big Raise This Summer

Saying that Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea is having a career year would be a massive understatement. The 28-year-old has two goals and 14 assists in 41 games, is a +15, and averages over 19 minutes a night.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 4

Sidney Crosby nets OT winner as Penguins rally past Blue Jackets

Rickard Rakell scored the tying goal with 12.8 seconds left in regulation, then Sidney Crosby came through with the game-winner 2:22 into the overtime, as the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to win 5-4 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

Egor Zamula News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4