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On YouTubeJustin Brazeau News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Penguins’ Justin Brazeau one of the top underdog stories this season
The Pittsburgh Penguins earned a 7-3 road win over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, with Justin Brazeau earning his first career NHL hat trick. With the win, the Penguins are now 16-12-9 with 41 points, seventh in the Metropolitan Division but just one point back of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Justin Brazeau News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Penguins forward Justin Brazeau’s true feelings on scoring 1st career hat trick in Blackhawks win
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau achieved a major milestone Sunday, scoring the first hat trick of his NHL career in a resounding 7-3 win versus the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 13
Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone as Penguins dominate Blackhawks
The Penguins provided Pittsburgh sports fans upset about the Steelers' loss earlier in the day, something to cheer about, thanks to their best offensive output of the season on Sunday night.
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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / December 28
Justin Brazeau hat trick powers Penguins blitz of Blackhawks
Justin Brazeau notched a hat trick, Bryan Rust scored twice, and Anthony Mantha had a goal and assist to boost the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-3 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 28
3 Penguins Players Who Could Be Traded — and What Their Market Looks Like
The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again living in familiar territory as the NHL trade deadline approaches — close enough to the playoff picture to justify hope, but inconsistent enough that patience is wearing thin.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Penguins Activate Blake Lizotte, Waive Danton Heinen
The Penguins announced they’ve activated center Blake Lizotte from injured reserve and placed winger Danton Heinen on waivers in the corresponding move.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 28
NHL Predictions: December 28th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks host the Penguins coming out of the holiday break. 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 / Yardbarker / December 27
Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27
Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Penguins Insider Suggests Dubas Could Soon Strike on Erik Karlsson Trade
After a surprisingly strong start to the 2025–26 season, Erik Karlsson and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear poised to finish right around where they have for the past three years: not good enough to make the playoffs, but not bad enough to bottom out and secure a top-five draft pick.
Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25
The Oilers’ Early-Season Mistake That Cost Stuart Skinner His Job
I took a look at a recent article in The Hockey News about the collateral damage inflicted on Stuart Skinner in Pittsburgh. It got me thinking that Skinner’s early struggles with the Penguins have been easy fuel for critics eager to declare the Edmonton Oilers the clear winners of their recent goalie swap.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
Penguins Looking for Some New Strategies Heading Into 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a strong start to their season, but lately they have looked more like the team everyone predicted they would be during the offseason.
Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Penguins' Sidney Crosby's Historic Moment Had Unsung Hero
Sidney Crosby finally stands alone atop the Pittsburgh Penguins record book, passing Mario Lemieux for the franchise lead in regular-season points and climbing to eighth on the NHL’s all-time scoring list.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Brett Kulak Partnership Brings Out Best in Penguins' Veteran
Kris Letang has been struggling this season. The 38-year-old defenseman has been searching for answers as his play has declined through the first half of the campaign.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 22
Why Mario Lemieux remains greatest Penguin despite Sidney Crosby's achievement
On Sunday, Crosby reached a cherished franchise milestone, passing Lemieux for the most total points in Penguins history.
Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / December 22
Sidney Crosby continues to leave a lasting legacy with the Penguins
One of the best players in the world continues to etch his name among the greatest to ever lace up their skates. On Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied and surpassed Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux for eighth all-time in NHL scoring, notching the 1,723rd and 1,724th points of his illustrious career.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
The Penguins Should Look Into Moving Some Veterans
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently spiralling in freefall after the past two weeks and have gone from a comfortable playoff spot to the bottom of the Metropolitan Division.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17
Hoffman Group nearing deal to purchase Pittsburgh Penguins
The sale is reportedly pending approval from the NHL’s Board of Governors.
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