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By the Numbers: #74 Stays the Same as Stuart Skinner is Traded from Oil Country to the Steel City

In the NHL, jersey numbers are usually just a bit of fabric, but for Stuart Skinner, the number “74” is part of a family tree. As the youngest of nine children, Stuart was the final piece of a mathematical puzzle; his three older brothers wore 71, 72, and 73, leaving number “74” (or 70) as his birthright.

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The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Dilemma

If you’ve been checking the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, you’ll notice a surprising team near the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins, who entered the season as a first-overall pick favorite, have shocked everyone by remaining in the hunt to this point in the season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

NHL Predictions: January 25th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Red-hot Penguins, ice-cold Canucks collide

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the NHL's hottest teams since the Christmas break. Boasting a scintillating 10-2-2 record during that stretch, the Penguins will look to complete a four-game sweep of their road trip Sunday when they visit the reeling Vancouver Canucks.

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The 'NHL 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 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 24

Koivunen and McGroarty Spark Penguins to 4-3 Thriller Over Hershey Bears

At the GIANT Center on Friday night, the Bears hosted the WBS Penguins, where in a high-stakes battle, WBS snapped a late deficit to edge the Bears in a 4-3 shootout.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Stuart Skinner under fire for 'avoiding' Oilers in Penguins win

The Stuart Skinner saga with the Edmonton Oilers was well-documented.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

The Penguins continue to exceed expectations with statement win over Oilers

The Pittsburgh Penguins produced a statement win Thursday night over the Edmonton Oilers, winning 6-2 off the strength of three goals in a 37-second span in the first period on former Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry.

Stuart Skinner News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Penguins' Stuart Skinner Continuing to Haunt Former Team

Even when not on the ice, Stuart Skinner continues to haunt the Edmonton Oilers. Skinner departed Edmonton as the goalie that never was. There were flashes of brilliance, with some fantastic spurts during recent playoff runs serving as the shining star, but the overall consistency just wasn’t there.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Evgeni Malkin Speaks Out, Emphatically Pushes Back on Retirement Rumors

Evgeni Malkin doesn’t look or sound like a guy who’s ready to retire anytime soon. Rumors and reports have constantly suggested that the 2025–26 season

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23

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

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration

Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence

Robert Thomas is available, but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?

Which team would be a good fit for Canucks' Elias Pettersson?

Sabres acquire Gavin Bayreuther from Hurricanes for Viktor Neuchev

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Penguins’ Malkin wants to play ‘one more year’

One of the stars of this generation wants to keep going, for at least another season. When speaking to the media after the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, forward Evgeni Malkin was asked about how well he’s been skating this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / EasySportz / January 23

Egor Chinakhov Is Already Paying Off for the Penguins

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Egor Chinakhov, the move felt like a calculated bet on upside. Just a few weeks later, it already looks like a win.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 22

Penguins grab early 3-goal lead, cruise past Oilers

Anthony Mantha scored two goals 21 seconds apart early in the first period and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins cruised to a 6-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / January 23

Why Ex-Oilers Skinner Is Clicking with the Penguins

Sometimes a player changes teams, and you can feel it almost right away. Not in a loud way. Not with headlines or hype. Just in how quickly things settle down around him.

Erik Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Erik Karlsson

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Erik Karlsson from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Penguins have placed defenseman Ryan Graves on the injured reserve.

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Sidney Crosby Is Building a Legacy Few Will Ever Match

Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of just how extraordinary Sidney Crosby’s career has been. The goals, the assists, and the highlight reels all start to feel a bit routine.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

NHL Predictions: January 22nd, Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers and the Penguins face off in a rematch. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Second Line Pushing Penguins to Top of Division

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division. Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes by seven points, they are tied with the New York Islanders in the chase for first place.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Penguins Closely Monitoring Jason Robertson as Trade Speculation Grows

The Pittsburgh Penguins were not supposed to be here at this point in the season. Through the first half of 2025–26, the Penguins sit third in the Metropolitan Division with a 23-14-11 record, firmly in the playoff picture and very much alive in a division many expected to leave them behind.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Sidney Crosby Driving Penguins' Surprising Season

Almost every preseason NHL power ranking put the Pittsburgh Penguins near the bottom of the pack. With a fresh front office looking to build for the future, it was uncertain how long the team would be willing to keep its veteran core together, which most likely meant this season was going to be somewhat forgettable.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20