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Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / December 16

Penguins' Sidney Crosby's Historic Chase Eclipsed by Losing Streak

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lived with history for so long that it almost fades into the background. When your core stays intact for over two decades — when Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have spent their entire adult lives wearing the same crest — milestones stop feeling special and start feeling inevitable.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Jarry, Skinner reunions something to keep eyes on

Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid? Yawn. Crosby’s chase to pass Mario Lemieux on the all-time scoring list? Snoozefest. The real highlight of Tuesday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins is the battle between the pipes.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

NHL Predictions: Dec 16 Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins take on the Oilers on Tuesday night. 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.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 15

Floundering Penguins face ex-teammate Tristan Jarry, Oilers

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse admitted to being tired of the same old refrain -- and for good reason. Fresh off seeing his team squander a third-period lead for the fourth time in five games, Muse hopes the Penguins change the narrative on Tuesday when they host familiar face Tristan Jarry and the Edmonton Oilers.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Penguins and Panthers Could Team Up On UItimate Oilers Gut-Punch Skinner Trade

When asked if the Pittsburgh Penguins are treating the acquisition of goaltender Stuart Skinner as a rental or adding a potential piece via trade they

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Blown leads one of many growing concerns for Penguins

It was a weekend to forget for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who played some good hockey for most of their two games against the San Jose Sharks and Utah Mammoth,

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Could Stuart Skinner Be Traded Again Before the Deadline?

At long last, Stuart Skinner’s rollercoaster tenure with the Edmonton Oilers came to an end on Friday. As everyone knows, the hometown goaltender was dealt to Pittsburgh along with Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

This Week in the NHL: Skinner, Jarry immediately get to face old teams

With 32 teams, games every night and countless narratives emerging, the NHL season can make one’s head spin, and it’s easy to miss out on the weekly storylines.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 15

Troubling Trend Derailing Penguins' Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a huge problem on their hands. In back-to-back games, the team showcased this issue that is ripping through their team and costing them points.

Justin Brazeau News / Inside The Rink / December 15

Brazeau’s Heroics Aren’t Enough as Penguins Suffer Identical OT Heartbreak

For the second straight day, the Pittsburgh Penguins delivered a dominant opening act only to have the script flipped in the third period, leading to a crushing overtime defeat.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 14

The next move Penguins must make after Stuart Skinner-Tristan Jarry blockbuster

The great start that the Pittsburgh Penguins had this season has faded into the memory. After a disastrous performance against the San Jose Sharks that saw them blow a 5-1 lead with 14 minutes to play in the third period and fall 6-5 in overtime, the nightmarish play continued for the Penguins Sunday against the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Penguins Let Opportunity Slip as Mammoth Complete OT Comeback

The Pittsburgh Penguins saw a strong start unravel on Sunday night, falling 5–4 in overtime to the Utah Mammoth despite building an early multi-goal cushion.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 14

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after another blown lead

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after blowing yet another huge lead

The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is all of a sudden circling the drain after a promising start made them the talk of the league through the first month-and-a-half.

Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Mammoth edge Penguins

Penguins' prior collapse was another level of incompetence

Quinn Hughes makes immediate impact, scores goal in Wild debut

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt looks like the young star goalie many expected

Zeev Buium authors two-point debut, Canucks edge Devils

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 14

Penguins Getting Much More Than Skinner and Kulak Back in Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a massive trade on Friday, sending goaltender Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers for netminder Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Sidney Crosby Calls Sharks Rookie One of the Best in NHL

Sidney Crosby doesn't throw around compliments lightly. When one of the greatest players in NHL history calls someone "one of the best in the league," people pay attention.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Unsustainable Tension Led Oilers and Skinner Into Inevitable Trade

Following the trade that sent Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry, it’s clear the Edmonton Oilers were ready for a change.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

NHL Predictions: Dec 14 Utah Mammoth vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins take on the Mammoth in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 14

Coming off flameout, Penguins eager to pick up pieces vs. Mammoth

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a frustrating trend to snap as they prepare to host the Utah Mammoth on Sunday afternoon. Due to a 6-5 overtime loss to the

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Reveals Macklin Celebrini’s Biggest Strength

There are certain traits that hockey people recognize instantly. The quiet intensity. The constant push to get better. The refusal to be satisfied, no matter how much success has already piled up.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 13

Penguins' latest collapse reached historic level of incompetence

The Pittsburgh Penguins did it again. They managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by blowing yet another third period lead, and this one might have been the worst one yet.

Islanders get scoring from all over in win over Lightning

Wild's late goal drops Sens

Canucks' trade of Quinn Hughes highlights team's failure

Wild's blockbuster trade for Hughes comes at perfect time

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Rickard Rakell News / Field Level Media / December 12

Penguins activate F Rickard Rakell (hand) from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins activated forward Rickard Rakell from injured reserve Friday, after the veteran missed 20 games with a hand injury. Rakell, 32, is expected to rejoin the first line, alongside Sidney Crosby, when the Penguins face the San Jose Sharks at home Saturday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12