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Canada Names Captains For Olympic Hockey Team

Sidney Crosby has worn a lot of letters in his career, but when Canada officially announced he would captain the men’s Olympic hockey team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, it didn’t feel routine.

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Crosby Named Captain of Team Canada for Olympics, 2 Familiar Names Get Letters

Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee made it official on February 8, 2026: Sidney Crosby will captain Canada’s men’s hockey team at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Avery Hayes News / Inside The Rink / February 8

The Week of Avery Hayes

The past few days have been surreal for Penguins forward Avery Hayes. He got the call to make his NHL debut for Pittsburgh on Thursday in their final game before the Olympic break.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 8

Crosby named captain of Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team

Hockey Canada announced its leadership group for the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milano-Cortina, naming Sidney Crosby as the captain, with Connor McDavid and Cale Makar serving as his alternates.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / February 7

The Penguins Are On Fire Heading Into The 2026 Olympic Break

The Pittsburgh Penguins have found themselves in a peculiar spot at the 2026 Olympic break. Many people expected them to be in the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes, but they have far surpassed those expectations.

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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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 7

Penguins' Captain Leads List of Olympic MVP Candidates

With NHL action halted due to the 2026 Winter Olympics, all eyes shift to Italy and the hockey contest underway. With NHL players back at the international even for the first time in over a decade, the race for the gold medal and the MVP of the tournament is a much more heated one.

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / February 7

By the Numbers: How #87 Became Sidney Crosby’s Lifelong Signature

In the NHL, certain numbers are inseparable from the hockey stars who wore them. You can't see number "99" without thinking of Wayne Gretzky, or number "66" without picturing Mario Lemieux.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 7

Sidney Crosby Brought to Tears by 2016 Penguins Tribute

It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since the Pittsburgh Penguins lifted the Stanley Cup in 2016. Ten years later, the memories feel frozen in time, even as the sport and its stars keep moving forward.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 6

Avery Hayes Scores Twice In NHL Debut, Sabres Lose 5-2

The Penguins headed into the Olympic break on a high note Thursday night when they visited the Buffalo Sabres, snapping a two-game skid with a gritty 5-2 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Pittsburgh Penguins Reassign Rutger McGroarty, Avery Hayes

2/6/26: The Penguins announced today that McGroarty will be spending the Olympic break with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, as he was reassigned to the team today.

Avery Hayes News / Field Level Media / February 5

Avery Hayes' 2-goal debut propels Penguins past Sabres

Avery Hayes lit the lamp twice in an unforgettable NHL debut as the Pittsburgh Penguins put a stop to their two-game losing streak with a 5-2 road victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

Avery Hayes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Penguins Recall Avery Hayes, Three Out

The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing a shakeup on offense in their final game before the Olympic break. Winger Avery Hayes was recalled to the NHL and will make his NHL debut to help Pittsburgh address absences for Noel Acciari, Rickard Rakell, and Blake Lizotte.

Caleb Jones News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Penguins Player Caleb Jones Reacts to NHL's 20-Game Suspension

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones addressed the 20-game suspension handed down by the NHL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy.

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NHL Predictions: February 5th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres

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Caleb Jones News / ESPN / February 4

Pens' Jones banned 20 games for PED violation

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4

Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended for PED use

Jones, 28, hasn’t played in the NHL since late October due to a lower-body injury.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / February 4

Penguins D Caleb Jones suspended 20 games for PED violation

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones received a 20-game suspension Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL's performance enhancing substances policy.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 4

Penguins’ Stuart Skinner takes full blame for brutal Islanders loss

Stuart Skinner spent parts of six campaigns with the Edmonton Oilers. He was often the subject of ridicule from fans and the media, blaming him when the Oilers struggled, especially in the playoffs.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Why Is Stuart Skinner Suddenly a Beast in Pittsburgh?

Stuart Skinner is on an unreal run right now with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’ll start again tonight against the New York Islanders. If he wins, it will be his sixth straight.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Penguins activate Ryan Graves from injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that defenseman Ryan Graves has been activated from injured reserve. Graves had missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury after sustaining one during their 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on January 21st, although at what point of the game he suffered the injury is not known.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 2