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Penguins, Senators brimming with confidence amid strong runs

Penguins, Senators brimming with confidence amid strong runs

The temperatures may be frigid outside, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping things hot on the rink. Winners of six straight and on a 7-0-2 roll in their past nine games, the Penguins will look to keep the good times rolling when they host the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 1
1 trade Penguins must make before NHL Olympic break

1 trade Penguins must make before NHL Olympic break

The Pittsburgh Penguins were expected to be bottom feeders at the start of the NHL season. They had failed to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons and they had not appeared to make the kind of major moves in the offseason that would have changed that perspective in 2025-26.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1
Sidney Crosby Opens Up on Emotional Pre-Game Stanley Cup Tribute

Sidney Crosby Opens Up on Emotional Pre-Game Stanley Cup Tribute

Saturday afternoon was a special day for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not only did they beat the rival New York Rangers 6–5 on home ice, but they did so in front of a large portion of the 2016 Stanley Cup championship team, which was honored before the game to mark the 10-year anniversary of the accomplishment.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / February 1
The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Leaning On Dynamic Veterans To Lead The Way

The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Leaning On Dynamic Veterans To Lead The Way

The Metropolitan Division has been full of unexpected storylines this season, with plenty of teams, like the Pittsburgh Penguins, exceeding expectations.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

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NHL News / EasySportz / February 1
Penguins Defeat Rangers in Gary Puck Saturday Showdown

Penguins Defeat Rangers in Gary Puck Saturday Showdown

PITTSBURGH — If you like hockey games that feel like roller-coasters designed by someone who hates your blood pressure, the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins served up just that Saturday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 31
Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari lead Penguins over Rangers

Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari lead Penguins over Rangers

Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari had two goals apiece and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday. Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist and Ben Kindel also scored for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Ball Exclusives / January 31
Watch: Penguins score two goals in 20 seconds to start the third period

Watch: Penguins score two goals in 20 seconds to start the third period

The Pittsburgh Penguins got off to a hot start in the third period, scoring two goals in just 20. Rickard Rakell scored his 10th goal of the year for the Penguins to make it 4-1, followed by Noel Acciari scoring his sixth to make it 5-1.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31
Penguins' Forward Depth Becoming Best in NHL

Penguins' Forward Depth Becoming Best in NHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins are quickly climbing the standings in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. As the Winter Olympics break looms, the Pens are just six points back of the division lead and sit comfortably in a playoff position.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31
Penguins Third-Period Curse Strikes Mammoth and Sharks

Penguins Third-Period Curse Strikes Mammoth and Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t just turn a page in 2026 — they tore out the old chapter entirely. After a turbulent stretch that briefly threatened to derail their season, the Penguins have re-emerged as one of the NHL’s best teams, piling up points with a quiet consistency that wasn’t there earlier in the year.

Kris Letang News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31
Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot

Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot

As the Penguins head toward next week’s Olympic break, they’ll be without one of their key defensemen. 

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Kris Letang News / Daily Faceoff / January 31
Penguins place Kris Letang on injured reserve with fracture in foot

Penguins place Kris Letang on injured reserve with fracture in foot

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Saturday morning that they have placed defenseman Kris Letang on injured reserve with a fracture in his foot that will keep him out of the lineup for a minimum of four weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 31
Penguins May Be on the Cusp of Major Success

Penguins May Be on the Cusp of Major Success

The NHL trade deadline is March 6, and not many predicted that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be in the playoff hunt at this point in the season. As the

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30
Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting

Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are heading in opposite directions going into their game on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. The Penguins

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 30
Connor Dewar Scores Twice In 6-2 Win Against Blackhawks

Connor Dewar Scores Twice In 6-2 Win Against Blackhawks

The Penguins returned to home ice on Thursday after a successful four-game road trip that spanned from Seattle through Western Canada. Pittsburgh kept the momentum rolling against the Blackhawks, securing their fifth straight win in a dominant 6-2 victory, while Chicago saw their losing streak extend to four games.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a corresponding move, the club placed defenseman Jack St.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28
Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh

Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh

When Stuart Skinner was dealt to Pittsburgh as part of the return that sent Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, much of the hockey world envisioned he could very well find himself on the move again before the March 6 trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / January 28
Hockey Connections: Pittsburgh’s 'Big Three'—How Rimouski, Magnitogorsk, and Val-d’Or Helped Build an NHL Dynasty

Hockey Connections: Pittsburgh’s 'Big Three'—How Rimouski, Magnitogorsk, and Val-d’Or Helped Build an NHL Dynasty

The Pittsburgh Penguins' identity isn't just about a logo; it’s about a historic constant. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have become the heartbeat of the franchise.

Jack St. Ivany News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks

Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks

Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be out through the trade deadline after undergoing left-hand surgery, the team announced. He’ll be out for up to eight weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?

The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?

After the Eastern Conference had been clustered together in an amorphous blob for months, teams are finally beginning to separate themselves into contenders and also-rans.

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Jack St. Ivany News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany expected to miss eight weeks after hand surgery

Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany expected to miss eight weeks after hand surgery

A young blueliner is back on the shelf for a considerable amount of time. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced that defenseman Jack St.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26
Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Evgeni Malkin is said to be OK, despite a strange reaction on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench. It appeared Malkin seriously injured his shoulder in an unexpected sequence, immediately clutching his shoulder and hunching over.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26
Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

With the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in the rear view mirror and the Pittsburgh Penguins seeing two of their prospects playing solid roles with their home countries (Will Horcoff and Harrison Brunicke), the focus now returns to the play of their prospects back with their respective teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Total Pro Sports / January 26
Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

It was a scary moment late Sunday night when Evgeni Malkin appeared to be in pain on the bench near the end of the game. The incident happened during the final moments of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks.

Evgeni Malkin News / Yardbarker / January 23
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

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