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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 18
Flyers rookie Porter Martone shows playoff stage isn't too big vs. Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers received a huge boost to their playoff push late in the season when 2025 first-round pick and top prospect Porter Martone left Michigan State and signed his first NHL contract.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Penguins Make Goalie Decision Before Flyers Game
The Pittsburgh Penguins are finally back in the Stanley Cup playoffs after missing out since 2022. They finished the season with 98 points and took second place in the Metropolitan Division, a big turnaround after three years of decline.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Penguins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had perhaps the most surprising season of any of the Eastern Conference playoff teams. It’s one thing to return to form after one bad season like the Boston Bruins, but it’s quite another to get back into form after three straight non-playoff seasons.
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?
Dan Muse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are skating back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a lengthy absence. Pittsburgh is starting up a series on Saturday against their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby shares priceless reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s diet
Few rivalries in the NHL are as well-known as the one between Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, two of the league’s most iconic stars.
Mathew Dumba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16
Penguins Place Matt Dumba On Unconditional Waivers
The Penguins placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purposes of terminating his contract, per PuckPedia. Since Pittsburgh’s regular season schedule has concluded, the pending unrestricted free agent won’t miss out on any pay.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 16
Totally Serious Pittsburgh Penguins Regular Season Awards
It is hard to ask for much more than what the Colorado Avalanche did this season. They had everything locked up long before beating the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Tuesday night, and their biggest obstacle will likely be themselves as they begin the pursuit of the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Penguins Vs Flyers 2026 Playoffs: Battle Of Pennsylvania Returns In First Round
The Pittsburgh Penguins have climbed the mountain back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Against all odds, Sidney Crosby and the gang are back where they want to be.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / April 16
How The Pittsburgh Penguins’ ‘Misfit Toys’ Fueled A 2026 NHL Playoff Run
Everybody counted the Pittsburgh Penguins out in 2026, but they got off the mat and proved them wrong. They are back in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and they have their eyes set on a deep run.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
3 Penguins-Flyers bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The first-round series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers appears to be a gathering of old friends. Well, not exactly. The NHL’s two Pennsylvania franchises are resuming hostilities after a long hiatus.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem
It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series
It will be the first iteration of the Battle of Pennsylvania in the postseason since 2018.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Penguins Coach Addresses Goalie Decision Before Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped up the regular season with a 7-5 loss at the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, but most headlines focused on a decision in net made by the Pens that could carry into the postseason.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 15
3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 7-5 Loss to the Blues
Game 82 in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season carried no weight, had no real importance. After all, the Penguins locked down the second spot in the Metropolitan Division a few games ago, their biggest game being what may have been the final matchup in the Sidney Crosby/Alex Ovechkin rivalry.
Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16
Kyle Dubas reveals trade he regrets making the most
Every general manager in the NHL makes a bad trade. Some are ones that stick with them throughout their careers. For former Toronto Maple Leafs GM (now Pittsburgh Penguins GM) Kyle Dubas, there’s one he’s never been able to let go of.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Checking in on Penguins’ Top Goalie Prospect Sergei Murashov
Amid a surprising 2025-26 campaign that’s seen the Pittsburgh Penguins rise well above expectations, many of its brightest prospects have been given a chance to see NHL action.
Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / April 14
Stuart Skinner Expresses Gratitude for Penguins Fans Amid Challenging Year
The 2025–26 season certainly has not gone the way Stuart Skinner would have expected, though in the end, it might be turning out for the best. Early-season ups and downs with the Edmonton Oilers led to Skinner being sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the return package for Tristan Jarry.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 13
3 Keys to Success for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into the postseason with plenty of uncertainty—but also opportunity. While their exact first-round opponent hasn’t officially been locked in, all signs point toward a highly emotional and intense matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11
Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Ville Koivunen, And Joona Koppanen
With the Penguins now having secured a playoff spot, they’re electing to get some players with nagging injuries some rest. That means that several players
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Could the Penguins be the team coming out of the Metropolitan Division in the playoffs?
It’s been a season of surprises in the Steel City, as the Pittsburgh Penguins went from being perceived as a likely landing spot for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to a clear-cut playoff team that clinched its spot with a week to spare.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 10
Penguins players kept receipts before making magical run to playoffs
It turns out Pittsburgh players were quite aware that many predicted months ago that the club would be near or in the basement of the overall league standings by the time the second Friday of April arrived.
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