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Pittsburgh Penguins to Lose 35-Goal Scorer for 6-8 Weeks

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Sunday that right wing Rickard Rakell will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his left hand. Rakell suffered an upper-body injury during Saturday’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Penguins’ Injury Update: Rickard Rakell Undergoes Successful Surgery

Following an injury on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Sunday that forward Rickard Rakell will miss the next several weeks of the NHL season while recovering from successful surgery.

Rickard Rakell News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Penguins’ Rickard Rakell out 6-8 weeks with hand injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to go without one of their most productive forwards to this point in the year for well over a month. The team announced on Sunday that veteran winger Rickard Rakell underwent a successful hand surgery that will keep him out of the lineup for the next six to eight weeks.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

4 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-4 Shootout Loss to the Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ four-game winning streak ended Saturday night at home with a 5-4 shootout defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite a promising fast start and a gutsy rally late in regulation, Pittsburgh couldn’t seal the deal when it mattered most.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Crosby and Malkin have been turning back time in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been surprising a lot of the hockey world with their 6-2-0 start to the season. With a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers giving them four wins in a row, they are keeping pace with the rest of the playoff teams in the Metropolitan Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Jackets let lead slip way, but sink Penguins in shootout

Kent Johnson, Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko scored in the shootout to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 25

Penguins Lose Defenseman to Lower-Body Injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently running on a four-game losing streak after their latest matchup against the Florida Panthers. The Penguins clinched the victory 5-3, continuing to add to the disappointment of the Panthers' 2025-26 season thus far.

Caleb Jones News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Penguins’ Caleb Jones to miss eight weeks with lower-body injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without defenseman Caleb Jones for up to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury, the hockey club announced on Saturday

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

NHL Predictions: October 25th Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan Division clash. 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.

Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / October 25

Sidney Crosby, Penguins ride hot streaks into matchup with Jackets

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are so hot that the superstar doesn't even have time to consider the numbers he continues to pile up and the names that he equals and surpasses.

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Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Tristan Jarry is turning things around with the Penguins to start the season

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry entered the season with low expectations coming off a season in which he posted a .893 save percentage and 3.12 goals against average on a floundering Penguins team.

Erik Karlsson News / Breakaway on SI / October 24

Penguins' Erik Karlsson Could Become Huge Trade Piece

Pittsburgh Penguins defender Erik Karlsson is one of the greatest defensemen in the modern NHL era. At age 35, he’s carved out a Hockey Hall of Fame career lined with multiple Norris Trophy wins and closing in on 900 career points.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / October 24

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Sets Shocking Goal Streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins are now experiencing a thrilling four-game winning streak after clinching a stunning 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers during their latest matchup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

4 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-3 Win Over the Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins earned a hard-fought 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, powered by a vintage performance from their captain, Sidney Crosby.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Sidney Crosby tallies 3 points as Penguins extend Panthers' slump

Sidney Crosby posted two goals and one assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to their fourth straight win, a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Crosby’s Three-Point Night Helps Lead Penguins to 5-3 Win Over the Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Florida tonight (Oct. 23) to take on the Panthers in search of pushing their win streak to four games. In a game that saw both teams go toe-to-toe and give each other everything that they had, the Penguins did extend their streak, pulling off a 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Dan Muse News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Penguins are thriving so far under Dan Muse

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas and his decision-making team chose to make a switch behind the bench after another year without playoff hockey in the Steel City, moving on from long-time head coach Mike Sullivan and making an off-the-board hire in Dan Muse.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 21