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NHL Predictions: October 23rd Pittsburgh Penguins at Florida Panthers

The Panthers host the Penguins in an important matchup for both squads. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

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Veterans clash: Sidney Crosby's Penguins face Brad Marchand's Panthers

Two of the NHL's elders -- 38-year-old Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and 37-year-old Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers -- are showing that they can still get the job done.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Sidney Crosby’s 3 Hall of Fame Careers

On Oct. 21, 2025, Sidney Crosby claimed a record that was once thought to be unbreakable. With 1,896 regular-season and playoff points, he became the all-time franchise leader in scoring for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

Sidney Crosby Passes Mario Lemieux for Most Total Points in Penguins’ Franchise History

eAnother game in the books and, once again, the conversation is around Sidney Crosby and his accomplishments in the game of hockey. On Tuesday night, in a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, Crosby tallied his fourth goal of the season late in the second period.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

4 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-1 Win Over the Canucks

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their mid-October surge with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, extending their win streak to three games and once again reminding the league that they’re not ready to fade quietly into the background.

Evgeni Malkin News / Breakaway on SI / October 22

Penguins Newcomer Perfect Fit on Evgeni Malkin’s Wing

The Pittsburgh Penguins dispatched the Vancouver Canucks in their recent matchup, giving the Penguins their fifth win of the season through seven games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

NHL roundup: Sidney Crosby becomes Pens' points king

Sidney Crosby became Pittsburgh's career leader in combined regular-season and playoff points by scoring one of his team's three goals spanning 3:08 of the second period, and the host Penguins topped the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Tuesday.

Kris Letang News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins’ Kris Letang Records 600th Career Assist

Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Kris Letang has recorded his 600th career assist tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. Letang, 38, has had quite the career as a member of the Penguins.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / October 21

Sidney Crosby sets Penguins scoring mark in rout of Canucks

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins Push Win Streak to 3 in 5-1 Victory Over the Canucks

In a game between two teams that came into tonight’s game on winning streaks, the Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed the Vancouver Canucks for an early-week contest.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Sidney Crosby becomes Penguins’ all-time points leader for regular season, playoffs

It’s another notch in the Hall of Fame career of Sid the Kid. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored the 1,695th point of his NHL career.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins Need to Keep Getting Depth Production From its Roster

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a better start to their season than most predicted. They are 4-2-0 and have been getting production from throughout the lineup.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 21

Is Penguins' Malkin already campaigning for future decision?

Is Penguins' Evgeni Malkin already campaigning for future decision after hot start to season?

He is in the final year of his contract and teased in September that he could be willing to join an advertised contender during the campaign.

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Penguins for Canadiens

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins Return Home Looking to Stay Hot Against the Canucks

After taking wins in two of their three games on the West Coast road trip, the Pittsburgh Penguins return home for a tough matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Malkin’s Hot Start Puts Trade Questions in Spotlight

Evgeni Malkin is off to a scorching start for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and with his final contract year underway, speculation about a potential trade is intensifying.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

NHL Predictions: October 21st Vancouver Canucks at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Canucks in an important game for both teams. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Penguins 3 Up/3 Down: Youth is Shining, Power Play Yet to Get Rolling & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached the five-game mark of the 2025-26 regular season over the last week, having had their west-coast road trip. Many expected the team to struggle and be a middle-of-the-road to bottom-of-the-road team this season, but they have looked solid to start the season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / October 21