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Erik Karlsson Opens Up About Dan Muse’s Impact on Penguins

Erik Karlsson Opens Up About Dan Muse’s Impact on Penguins

The 2025–26 season has been a roller coaster for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but lately, the team has been on an upward trajectory, showing steady improvement even if things are far from perfect.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / March 27
Penguins brace for Stars with Sidney Crosby status unknown

Penguins brace for Stars with Sidney Crosby status unknown

A Sidney Crosby-less Penguins team, which currently sits second in the Metropolitan Division but is only a mere two points from missing the playoffs outright, needs as many wins as it can procure.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27
Good News, Bad News Regarding Crosby’s Latest Injury

Good News, Bad News Regarding Crosby’s Latest Injury

Sidney Crosby left the game on Thursday night with what looks to be another injury. The status isn’t officially known, but Penguins writer Josh Yohe suggested there is good news and bad news regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz
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The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27
Broadcast shows exact moment Penguins star Sidney Crosby suffered apparent injury

Broadcast shows exact moment Penguins star Sidney Crosby suffered apparent injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a 4-3 shootout battle with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, but the highlight, or lowlight, was captain Sidney Crosby leaving the game with an apparent injury.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / March 26
Penguins' Sidney Crosby exits with lower-body injury; severity unclear

Penguins' Sidney Crosby exits with lower-body injury; severity unclear

Penguins coach Dan Muse had no substantive update about the condition of Sidney Crosby after the team captain exited Pittsburgh's Thursday road game against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 26
Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins' win with another injury

Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins' win with another lower-body injury

The Penguins may have won their game, but they lost their captain.

Erik Karlsson playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be
Optimism around when Leon Draisaitl could return from injury?
Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes third-fastest player to record 800 assists
Senators having horrible injury luck at the worst time
2026 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament: The standouts from Day 1
Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / March 26
Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout

Egor Chinakhov and Ben Kindel scored in a shootout to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby left early in the second period due to an undisclosed injury and did not return.

Sidney Crosby News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury

Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Thursday’s game against the Senators early in the second period and was subsequently.

Senators having horrible injury luck at the worst time
John Carlson has provided Ducks with veteran puck-mover
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy
Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers 
Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?
Physical teams can go far in the playoffs if they master one crucial skill first
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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz
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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 26
Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson before the start of the 2023-24 season, they were doing so with the intention of him providing another superstar presence. Lately, he's been doing just that. 

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout
Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury
NHL Rumors: Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / March 26
Kyle Dubas Explains Why Penguins Traded for Elmer Soderblom

Kyle Dubas Explains Why Penguins Traded for Elmer Soderblom

Since taking over the Pittsburgh Penguins front office in 2023 as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Kyle Dubas hasn’t had the luxury of patience.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Penguins Recall Avery Hayes, Joona Koppanen

Penguins Recall Avery Hayes, Joona Koppanen

The Pittsburgh Penguins have added two forwards to the roster ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators. Winger Avery Hayes and center Joona Koppanen have been recalled from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Evgeni Malkin News / Breakaway on SI / March 26
Evgeni Malkin Hints at Future With Penguins That Could Shock Fans

Evgeni Malkin Hints at Future With Penguins That Could Shock Fans

For over two decades, Evgeni Malkin has been more than just a star in Pittsburgh — he’s been part of the franchise’s identity. From the moment he arrived, he helped define an era alongside Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 26
NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators, March 26th

NHL Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators, March 26th

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 / Daily Faceoff / March 25
Could Penguins' Kyle Dubas win GM of the Year?

Could Penguins' Kyle Dubas win GM of the Year?

The Pittsburgh Penguins remain one of the surprise stories of the NHL season.

Sidney Crosby assigns blame after Penguins' second straight blowout loss
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Anthony Mantha News / Daily Faceoff / March 25
Penguins’ Anthony Mantha out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Penguins’ Anthony Mantha out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Wednesday that veteran winger Anthony Mantha will be sidelined on a day-to-day basis with a lower-body injury. Mantha

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 25
Penguins’ Goaltending Could Cost Them a Playoff Berth

Penguins’ Goaltending Could Cost Them a Playoff Berth

It is hard not to be worried if you’re a Pittsburgh Penguins fan. After being soundly beaten by the Colorado Avalanche, the Penguins have lost three of four and four of their last seven games.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker / March 25
Crosby assigns blame after Penguins' second straight blowout loss

Sidney Crosby assigns blame after Penguins' second straight blowout loss

The return of Crosby from the lower-body injury he suffered during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics was supposed to give the Penguins an additional boost regarding their pursuit of a playoff berth.

Rangers eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention
Bruins rally in third, upend Sabres in overtime for pivotal win
Lightning's Victor Hedman taking 'temporary leave of absence'
Steve Yzerman's time should be up if the Red Wings miss playoffs again 
Wild five-on-one fight breaks out on bench in SHL relegation game
2026 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament: Previewing all 16 teams
Erik Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24
Penguins Not Trading Erik Karlsson: What It Means for Pittsburgh

Penguins Not Trading Erik Karlsson: What It Means for Pittsburgh

When Kyle Dubas confirmed that the Pittsburgh Penguins are not actively looking to trade Erik Karlsson this summer, it sent a clear message about the organization’s direction.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Penguins at a Crossroads With Stuart Skinner: Re-Sign Him or Move On

Penguins at a Crossroads With Stuart Skinner: Re-Sign Him or Move On

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into a pivotal offseason with several key decisions to make, especially regarding their goaltending. Stuart Skinner is in the final season of this three-year contract before he becomes an unrestricted free agent, and the question is whether the Penguins should commit to him long-term or explore other options.

Evgeni Malkin News / Daily Faceoff / March 24
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that forward Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Insider reveals Penguins' trade stance on Erik Karlsson
Alex Ovechkin becomes second NHL player to score 1,000 goals
What are the Blackhawks getting in hockey's top prospect, Anton Frondell?
Hear me out: Are we sleeping on Pacific Division teams as Stanley Cup threats?
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
William Horcoff News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Penguins Prospect Check-In: Strong Rookie Seasons, Horcoff Developing & More

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Strong Rookie Seasons, Horcoff Developing & More

As the NHL regular season winds down and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to fight for a playoff spot, there are plenty of prospects in the organization’s system who are beginning their playoff runs, whether at the junior or college level.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20
The Penguins Trade That Dubas Almost Made, But Luckily Didn’t

The Penguins Trade That Dubas Almost Made, But Luckily Didn’t

Kyle Dubas should thank his lucky stars that he wasn’t able to trade defenseman Erik Karlsson when he tried last season, but found no takers. Understandably, there was a period of time where it appeared Dubas had made a mistake, adding a former top-tier offensive defenseman to a roster that already had one.

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