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Penguins Rookie Sends Bold Message After Playoff Exit

Penguins Rookie Sends Bold Message After Playoff Exit

Entering the 2025/26 NHL season, not many fans or analysts gave the Pittsburgh Penguins much of a chance with their ageing core and lack of emerging stars.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Evgeni Malkin’s true feelings on NHL future amid Penguins uncertainty

Evgeni Malkin’s true feelings on NHL future amid Penguins uncertainty

The Pittsburgh Penguins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And as a result, offseason questions are beginning to take center stage. One of the most pressing questions involving the Penguins is the future of center Evgeni Malkin.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 1
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Malkin turns 40 years old in July and is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins
Cam York's overtime winner helps Flyers eliminate Penguins in G6
The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz
Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 1
Malkin open to playing for new NHL team if Penguins don’t make offer

Malkin open to playing for new NHL team if Penguins don’t make offer

The Pittsburgh Penguins saw their season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion when Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York rifled a series-clinching overtime winner in Game 6 to prevent Pittsburgh from having the opportunity to complete a rare reverse sweep.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Anthony Mantha News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Did Anthony Mantha’s Playoff Performance Hurt His Free Agency Stock?

Did Anthony Mantha’s Playoff Performance Hurt His Free Agency Stock?

The Pittsburgh Penguins were bounced by the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of their first-round matchup in dramatic fashion, losing a 1-0 game in overtime on a Cameron York goal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30
Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

The Philadelphia Flyers have been counted out all season. So how should they be able to beat the Carolina Hurricanes?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz
Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round
Cam York's overtime winner helps Flyers eliminate Penguins in G6
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby wants to run it back with Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby wants to run it back with Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang may have played their last game as a trio on Wednesday night, as the Pittsburgh Penguins officially lost the Battle of Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of their first-round Eastern Conference series.

Kyle Dubas News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Penguins’ GM Kyle Dubas Has Big Decisions to Make This Summer

Penguins’ GM Kyle Dubas Has Big Decisions to Make This Summer

At the end of last season, everyone expected Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas to tear it all down and go into rebuild mode. The Penguins were expected to land at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division this season and be a frontrunner to win the draft lottery and a chance to select Gavin McKenna first overall.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
2 Penguins most to blame for 1st-round loss to Flyers

2 Penguins most to blame for 1st-round loss to Flyers

After a surprising regular season that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins return to relevance in the regular season, the first round of the playoffs against their in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers marked the end of the line.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Trade Talk Sports / April 30
Sidney Crosby Reflects on 20 Years With Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang in Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby Reflects on 20 Years With Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang in Pittsburgh

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t go down without a fight, but a 3–0 series hole against the Philadelphia Flyers ultimately proved to be too much to overcome.

Dan Muse News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
What Penguins’ Dan Muse said after being eliminated by Flyers in Game 6

What Penguins’ Dan Muse said after being eliminated by Flyers in Game 6

Although Dan Muse brought the Pittsburgh Penguins back to the postseason in 2025-26 in his first year as coach, he was unable to steer the club to a first Stanley Cup Playoff series win since 2018.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
 The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
Erik Karlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all

Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all

The Pittsburgh Penguins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Cam York sent the Philadelphia Flyers to the second round with his first career playoff goal.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby tells the truth about series loss to Flyers

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby tells the truth about series loss to Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins were halfway to a historic comeback from 0-3 down in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night, and it looked like they were going to even the series up with a win in Game 6 on Wednesday night.

Bryan Rust News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Penguins’ Bryan Rust expresses pride in comeback effort despite Flyers series loss

Penguins’ Bryan Rust expresses pride in comeback effort despite Flyers series loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins had their playoff hopes crushed on Wednesday night. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York scored his first career playoff goal in overtime to officially eliminate Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
‘Hopefully we can keep it going’: Crosby on future with Malkin, Letang

‘Hopefully we can keep it going’: Crosby on future with Malkin, Letang

After a tough loss, the longtime leader of the Pittsburgh Penguins hopes he can run it back one more time with a couple of guys who have been by his side for two decades.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30
Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

Evgeni Malkin's future takes center stage for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not go away without a fight, but it is a long way back from a 3-0 series deficit, and they simply ran out of magic in their 1-0 Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.

Dan Vladar steals Game 6 to send Flyers to second round
Canadiens overcome blown leads vs. Lightning to steal Game 5
David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres
'It's become a distraction': Senators' Brady Tkachuk growing sick of trade rumors
The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Arturs Silovs has been Penguins’ playoff X-factor

Arturs Silovs has been Penguins’ playoff X-factor

Following their 3-2 win on Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken Games 4 and 5 from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Pens started the series in a 0-3 hole, but has forced a Game 6 in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Penguins’ Bottom Six is Key to Playoff Comeback

Penguins’ Bottom Six is Key to Playoff Comeback

After losing Game 3, the vibes were ugly for the Pittsburgh Penguins. For a third consecutive game, it felt like the Flyers had completely outplayed the Penguins in what was supposed to be a comfortable win for the latter.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
Former NHL goalie questions compete level of Tristan Jarry

Former NHL goalie questions compete level of Tristan Jarry

When the Edmonton Oilers made the decision to trade for Tristan Jarry, there were plenty of concerns.

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Inside The Rink / April 29
Penguins Secure 2nd Straight Victory Against Flyers

Penguins Secure 2nd Straight Victory Against Flyers

After dropping the first three games to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Pittsburgh Penguins are officially making things interesting. The Penguins secured their second straight victory in Game 5 on Monday at PPG Paints Arena, defeating the Flyers in a nail-biting 3-2 win to keep their season alive.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / April 28
Penguins look to ride momentum, stave off elimination in Game 6

Penguins look to ride momentum, stave off elimination in Game 6

The momentum in the first-round playoff series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins has officially shifted to the west. The Penguins have won two straight games with their season on the line and will look to continue their rally against their intrastate rivals Wednesday when they skate with the Flyers in a pivotal Game 6.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28
Stuart Skinner Done With Penguins? NHL Future in Question?

Stuart Skinner Done With Penguins? NHL Future in Question?

At this point, there is no reason for the Pittsburgh Penguins not to ride the hot hand of Arturs Silovs the rest of the series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26
Assessing Egor Chinakhov’s Next Contract

Assessing Egor Chinakhov’s Next Contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Egor Chinakhov are in the honeymoon stage of their relationship, basking in the early success of a late-December trade that brought Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Steel City.

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