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Anthony Mantha needed just 10 games to prove the Penguins right

Anthony Mantha needed just 10 games to prove the Penguins right

He was one of the best value deals in modern free agency, but the Pittsburgh Penguins let Anthony Mantha go after one season with the team. No one knew

Samuel Girard News / Field Level Media / October 24
Penguins place D Samuel Girard on injured reserve

Penguins place D Samuel Girard on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed veteran defenseman Samuel Girard on injured reserve Saturday. Girard, 28, sustained a lower-body injury during a 6-2 road loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Penguins place Sam Girard on injured reserve

Penguins place Sam Girard on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins will continue to be without one of their veteran defensemen for the time being, as the team announced on Saturday that it has placed Sam Girard on injured reserve.

Avery Hayes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24
Penguins Place Sam Girard On IR, Recall Avery Hayes

Penguins Place Sam Girard On IR, Recall Avery Hayes

The Penguins announced Saturday that they’ve placed defenseman Sam Girard on injured reserve and recalled forward Avery Hayes from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
College Hockey News / Yardbarker / October 24
Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with buzzer-beater

Michigan beats another Western Michigan team with stunning buzzer-beater

At this point, Western Michigan needs to completely scrub Michigan from all of its upcoming sports schedules. It doesn't seem worth the chaos or frustration.

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / October 23
Silovs And The Penguins Shutout Panthers 4-0

Silovs And The Penguins Shutout Panthers 4-0

The Penguins returned to home ice on Thursday after taking their fourth straight loss in Utah against the Mammoth to host the Florida Panthers, shutting them out 4-0 to end their 4-game skid while handing the Panthers their second loss in a row.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Penguins Face Scary Situation as Ben Kindel Collapses on Team Plane

Penguins Face Scary Situation as Ben Kindel Collapses on Team Plane

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a frightening situation after forward Ben Kindel collapsed aboard the team plane during their return from Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show. 

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture
Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets
Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights
Tim Stutzle's chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers
Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22
Arturs Silovs stops 26 shots as Penguins blank Panthers

Arturs Silovs stops 26 shots as Penguins blank Panthers

Nick Robertson scored two goals, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the host Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22
Internal Budget Could Influence Penguins’ Trading

Internal Budget Could Influence Penguins’ Trading

A wave of changes in Pittsburgh Penguins ownership could be having its effects on hockey operations. The team is reportedly shopping around multiple veterans to open up lineup space for emerging prospects.

Bryan Rust News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Penguins’ Bryan Rust out at least six weeks with lower-body injury

Penguins’ Bryan Rust out at least six weeks with lower-body injury

Bryan Rust’s poor injury luck continues, as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse announced on Thursday that the winger will be out for at least six weeks with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22
Penguins’ Bryan Rust Out Six Weeks, Rutger McGroarty And Chase Pietila Recalled

Penguins’ Bryan Rust Out Six Weeks, Rutger McGroarty And Chase Pietila Recalled

This morning the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Bryan Rust has been placed on injured reserve, while Rutger McGroarty and Chase Pietila have been recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22
Penguins Lose Bryan Rust, Complicating Possible Oilers Trade Pitch

Penguins Lose Bryan Rust, Complicating Possible Oilers Trade Pitch

Pittsburgh’s latest injury could throw a wrench into a possible trade idea with the Edmonton Oilers. The Penguins have placed forward Bryan Rust on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
 The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22
Penguins F Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after fainting on team plane

Penguins F Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after fainting on team plane

Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh after he was hospitalized in Salt Lake City and might even return to practice as soon as next week, general manager Kyle Dubas said Thursday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 22
Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

The NHL community was concerned to learn that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel had experienced a medical episode on the team's plane.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa
Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers
Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed
Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh
Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22
Penguins Offer Update on Ben Kindel’s Health Following Scary Plane Incident

Penguins Offer Update on Ben Kindel’s Health Following Scary Plane Incident

There was a scary incident this week as Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on a team plane about 10 minutes into the flight. The plane was rerouted back to Salt Lake City, where Kindel was rushed to a nearby medical facility for testing.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Penguins’ Ben Kindel collapsed during team flight, GM Kyle Dubas says

Penguins’ Ben Kindel collapsed during team flight, GM Kyle Dubas says

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on the team’s flight from Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday, shortly after takeoff, according

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22
Penguins, worried about Ben Kindel's condition, face off with Panthers

Penguins, worried about Ben Kindel's condition, face off with Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins return to the ice against the visiting Florida Panthers on Thursday night, two days after a health scare involving Ben Kindel. The 19-year-old forward experienced a medical episode on the team flight out of Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Dan Muse News / Pens Labyrinth / October 21
Dan Muse faces an extremely difficult decision with the Penguins

Dan Muse faces an extremely difficult decision with the Penguins

Although it hasn't been all bad for the Pittsburgh Penguins to start the season, there has been a lot of tragic outcomes. There seems to have been little or no plan in mind while building their roster this offseason, and now Dan Muse has a tough job every day.

Rickard Rakell News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21
30-Goal Forward’s Time May Finally Be Winding Down with Penguins

30-Goal Forward’s Time May Finally Be Winding Down with Penguins

It sounds like the Pittsburgh Penguins are likely to trade Rickard Rakell. As news surfaces that the Penguins are looking to trade older players for youth, Rakell’s name is surfacing as the most logical trade candidate.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20
The 2 forwards Penguins could be shopping amid concerning start

The 2 forwards Penguins could be shopping amid concerning start

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a rocky start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Pittsburgh is just 3-6-1 through their first 10 games. As a result, the Penguins are reportedly looking to shop two forwards.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Viral Sports News / October 20
Pittsburgh Penguins Aggressively Trying to Trade 2 Players

Pittsburgh Penguins Aggressively Trying to Trade 2 Players

The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun exploring ways to accelerate their shift toward youth, with veteran forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell emerging as the primary candidates for a trade.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 19
Penguins' Trade Plans Emerge After Slow Start to 2026-27 Season

Penguins' Trade Plans Emerge After Slow Start to 2026-27 Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins appear ready to accelerate their transition to a younger roster, with general manager Kyle Dubas willing to move veteran players for future assets.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16
Avalanche's T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

In the same game that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby advanced on another all-time list, further cementing his place as a legend of the game, a member of the Colorado Avalanche reached a career milestone of his own. 

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard
Avalanche hire Brett McLean as assistant coach
Stars emerge with shootout win over Avalanche to split 2-game set
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 16
Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer on all-time leaderboard

Sidney Crosby passes Hall of Famer Joe Thornton on NHL all-time leaderboard

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is one of the best playmakers the NHL has ever seen, and even as he plays into his late 30s, that is still very obvious. 

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins
Watch: Patrick Kane tallies most assists by U.S.-born NHL player
Horrified parents watch son fight in NHL debut for Blues
Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna benching: 'Should've got him out' in third period
Rick Tocchet blames Flyers' struggles on 'horny' defensemen
Flyers close to joining infamous club — and it's familiar territory for Tocchet

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