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Penguins recall Joona Koppanen

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Joona Koppanen from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Since they only had 22 players on the roster before the recall, there was no need for a corresponding roster move.

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Penguins, Capitals Rivalry Still Strong 20 Years Later

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals brought the NHL into their new era 20 years ago. Two young phenoms, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, made their debuts in 2005, sparking the revolution that is the salary cap era.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

NHL Predictions: November 6th Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins return home to face the Capitals in a rivalry game. 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.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Kyle Dubas refuses to admit Penguins are ‘stuffing haters in face’

One of the bigger surprises in the early goings of the 2025-26 NHL Season has been the fast start by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are currently on a three-season postseason drought and were not projected by many to play beyond the regular season for what would be a fourth straight season.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 5

Penguins might already have the steal of the 2025 NHL Draft in Ben Kindel

Through his first 12 NHL games, Kindel has tallied five points (five goals).

Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Penguins place G Tristan Jarry, F Justin Brazeau on injured reserve

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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.

Tristan Jarry News / Field Level Media / November 5

Penguins G Tristan Jarry (lower body) out at least 3 weeks

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to an impressive start, but they will be without three key pieces for a few weeks due to injuries, including starting goaltender Tristan Jarry.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Crosby’s Future Remains a Key Focus for Penguins Amid Hot Streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ season may be going well, which will quell trade rumors surrounding their captain, but the topic of Sidney Crosby‘s future looms large.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Penguins explain mysterious IR placements for Tristan Jarry, two others

On Tuesday, eyes raised when the Pittsburgh Penguins placed all of goaltender Tristan Jarry, winger Justin Brazeau and center Noel Acciari on injured reserve without much explanation.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 5

Would Dubas ask Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Pittsburgh's third-period collapse in what became a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs this past Monday night sparked fears among Penguins fans that the rebuilding club could soon meet the expectations many had for it.

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / November 4

Penguins place G Tristan Jarry, F Justin Brazeau on injured reserve

Veteran goaltender Tristan Jarry and breakout scorer Justin Brazeau were placed on injured reserve Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced. Penguins depth forward Noel Acciari joined them on injured reserve after exiting with an upper-body injury in the opening minutes of Monday's 4-3 road loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Pittsburgh Penguins Place Trio on Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they have placed forwards Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari, as well as goaltender Tristan Jarry on the injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Penguins place Jarry, Acciari, Brazeau on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a litany of roster moves on Tuesday night in response to recent injuries the team has suffered. The Penguins have placed goaltender Tristan Jarry as well as forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau on injured reserve.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 4

Penguins Rookie Forward Restoring Hope in Franchise Rebuild

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a pillar of superstars in the NHL since the 1980s, when Mario Lemieux transformed the organization from subpar to a championship one.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Nov. 3, looking to bounce back from their 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Nov.

Noel Acciari News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Penguins’ Noel Acciari leaves game vs. Maple Leafs with upper-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that forward Noel Acciari will not be returning to Monday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 3

Pittsburgh Penguins: Somehow the band playing together is going really well and Kyle Dubas has a new problem on his hands

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: So, the Pittsburgh Penguins were not supposed to be very good in 2025-26. October saw them win eight games unexpectedly with Tristan Jarry and Arturs Silovs in goal.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an Eastern Conference matchup featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Evgeni Malkin News / The Spun / November 2

NHL Announces Punishment For Penguins Star Evgeni Malkin

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is reportedly being fined the highest amount possible for his actions in Saturday game vs. Winnipeg. The NHL announced the news this morning after the three-time Cup winner and franchise great was assessed a minor penalty for slashing Jets defender Logan Stanley in the first period of yesterday's 5-2 loss.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Penguins rally past Wild to extend point streak

Ryan Shea and Bryan Rust each registered a goal and an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Penguins’ Defense Continuing to Improve Early in 2025-26

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a good start to their season, and the infusion of young talent into their lineup has a lot to do with that. Their core is still performing at a high level, but adding players like Ben Kindel and Filip Hallander to the roster has been a huge help.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers share a state, and also one of the NHL's fiercest rivalries. It is still going strong even though neither team has had much success over the past couple of years.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby becomes ninth player to reach 1,700 points

Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game

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