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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.

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Stuart Skinner under fire for 'avoiding' Oilers in Penguins win

The Stuart Skinner saga with the Edmonton Oilers was well-documented.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

The Penguins continue to exceed expectations with statement win over Oilers

The Pittsburgh Penguins produced a statement win Thursday night over the Edmonton Oilers, winning 6-2 off the strength of three goals in a 37-second span in the first period on former Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry.

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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

Stuart Skinner News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Penguins' Stuart Skinner Continuing to Haunt Former Team

Even when not on the ice, Stuart Skinner continues to haunt the Edmonton Oilers. Skinner departed Edmonton as the goalie that never was. There were flashes of brilliance, with some fantastic spurts during recent playoff runs serving as the shining star, but the overall consistency just wasn’t there.

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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.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Evgeni Malkin Speaks Out, Emphatically Pushes Back on Retirement Rumors

Evgeni Malkin doesn’t look or sound like a guy who’s ready to retire anytime soon. Rumors and reports have constantly suggested that the 2025–26 season

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23

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

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration, missed opportunities

Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence

Robert Thomas is available, but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?

Which 2025 playoff team is under the most pressure right now?

2026 NHL Mock Draft: And with the first pick, the Canucks take…

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Penguins’ Malkin wants to play ‘one more year’

One of the stars of this generation wants to keep going, for at least another season. When speaking to the media after the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, forward Evgeni Malkin was asked about how well he’s been skating this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / EasySportz / January 23

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Penguins grab early 3-goal lead, cruise past Oilers

Anthony Mantha scored two goals 21 seconds apart early in the first period and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins cruised to a 6-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Erik Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Erik Karlsson

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Erik Karlsson from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Penguins have placed defenseman Ryan Graves on the injured reserve.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Stuart Skinner Talks 'Fair' Treatment During Run as an Oiler

After another up-and-down season that ended with a second consecutive defeat in the Stanley Cup Finals, it was clear that both Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers needed a change.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Awkward Standoff Is Forming Between the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins appear ready to move on from Evgeni Malkin, but the veteran center continues say he wants to stay, and he is giving the organization reason to reconsider as he’s outperforming expectations this season.

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Sidney Crosby Is Building a Legacy Few Will Ever Match

Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of just how extraordinary Sidney Crosby’s career has been. The goals, the assists, and the highlight reels all start to feel a bit routine.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

NHL Predictions: January 22nd, Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers and the Penguins face off in a rematch. 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 / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Second Line Pushing Penguins to Top of Division

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division. Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes by seven points, they are tied with the New York Islanders in the chase for first place.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Penguins Closely Monitoring Jason Robertson as Trade Speculation Grows

The Pittsburgh Penguins were not supposed to be here at this point in the season. Through the first half of 2025–26, the Penguins sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 23-14-11 record, firmly in the playoff picture and very much alive in a division many expected to leave them behind.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Sidney Crosby Driving Penguins' Surprising Season

Almost every preseason NHL power ranking put the Pittsburgh Penguins near the bottom of the pack. With a fresh front office looking to build for the future, it was uncertain how long the team would be willing to keep its veteran core together, which most likely meant this season was going to be somewhat forgettable.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: January 21st, Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames and the Pittsburgh Penguins face-off in a rematch. 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 20

Penguins, benefitting from depth, continue trek at Flames

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their road trip with a decisive victory and will search for another when they visit the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Thanks to a 6-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday to open a four-game swing, the Penguins have collected points in four consecutive games and sit third in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Penguins and Avalanche Swap Pieces in Strategic Move

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche completed an interesting trade on Tuesday, signaling strategic positioning on both sides. News about NHL trades today went ahead with the swap of depth pieces between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20