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Crosby and Malkin Respond to News of Ovechkin’s NHL Retirement

Crosby and Malkin Respond to News of Ovechkin’s NHL Retirement

Following the announcement by Alex Ovechkin that this would be final season in the NHL, players around the NHL were asked for their thoughts. In Pittsburgh, where Ovechkin had rivalries with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, both showed their respect.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 4
Penguins collapse in third period but stave off Canadiens with OT win

Penguins collapse in third period but stave off Canadiens with OT win

PITTSBURGH-- It isn't a true Pittsburgh sports game let alone a hockey game without a heart attack and blown leads. The crowd in Pittsburgh live in person from my point of view was vibrant for the team and the longest tenured trio in North American sports history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Viral Sports News / October 4
Former Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Has Died

Former Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Has Died

Lyle Odelein’s last NHL stop was the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh is where he stayed. The former Penguins defenseman died Friday of a heart attack, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3
Tommy Novak scores twice as Penguins down Canadiens in OT

Tommy Novak scores twice as Penguins down Canadiens in OT

Tommy Novak scored two goals, including the game-winner at 1:33 of overtime, and also had an assist to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a wild 6-5 victory over the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz
David Gustafsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waivers

Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a pair of roster moves on Saturday afternoon ahead of their game against the Montreal Canadiens that evening. Sophomore forward Ben Kindel is slated to make his 2026-27 season debut on Saturday after being activated off the Penguins’ injured reserve list.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3
Penguins Activate Ben Kindel, Waive David Gustafsson

Penguins Activate Ben Kindel, Waive David Gustafsson

On top of getting Andrei Kuzmenko back from personal leave tonight against Montreal, the Penguins will welcome another important forward back as well. 

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pens Labyrinth / October 3
Penguins already have their biggest loser of the season (and it's painfully obvious)

Penguins already have their biggest loser of the season (and it's painfully obvious)

No one is off to a rougher start to the Pittsburgh Penguins season than Rutger McGroarty. He didn't last long in the NHL after barely squeaking onto the big-league club due to injuries surrounding the team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 2
Canadiens, Penguins get together after promising openers

Canadiens, Penguins get together after promising openers

Two teams that began the season with impressive road victories face off on Saturday when the Montreal Canadiens visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh opened its season with a 7-0 win at Philadelphia while Montreal edged the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / ESPN / October 2

Penguins' Kuzmenko to wear No. 62 to honor dad killed in bear attack

Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko will change his jersey number to 62 in honor of his father, who was killed in a bear attack in Russia last week at age 62.

Rickard Rakell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2
Penguins Should Consider Using Rickard Rakell At Center

Penguins Should Consider Using Rickard Rakell At Center

The season has just started, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have already kicked off their annual tradition of an injured list a mile long. Pittsburgh has

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2
Penguins Reassign Tristan Broz, Oliver Okuliar

Penguins Reassign Tristan Broz, Oliver Okuliar

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have assigned forwards Tristan Broz and Oliver Okuliar to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Both players were designated as injured/non-roster at the beginning of the season after suffering preseason injuries.

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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 1
Penguins shutout state rival Flyers in season opener

Penguins shutout state rival Flyers in season opener

OTTAWA-- Getting revenge always tastes sweet but nothing better then shutting out your state rivals in their arena on opening night and making a statement right away.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 3
Kyle Dubas' offseason gambles pay off early for Penguins

Kyle Dubas' offseason gambles pay off early for Penguins

So far, so good for the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to some of their new faces. 

Penguins activate Ben Kindel, place David Gustafsson on waivers
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Penguins' Sidney Crosby Highlights Key for 7-0 Win Over Rival Flyers

Penguins' Sidney Crosby Highlights Key for 7-0 Win Over Rival Flyers

Sidney Crosby liked one thing about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ start to the season after they opened the 2026-27 campaign by demolishing the rival Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Professor Press Box / October 1
'Healthy Scratch' Nick Robertson Scores Two on Crosby's Wing

'Healthy Scratch' Nick Robertson Scores Two on Crosby's Wing

There is something fun about watching Nick Robertson score goals for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs made a terrible mistake. But Robertson seemed like one of those players who was always one chance away from showing what he could do.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1
NHL roundup: Penguins open campaign with 7-0 beatdown of Flyers

NHL roundup: Penguins open campaign with 7-0 beatdown of Flyers

Nick Robertson scored twice in his Pittsburgh debut and Arturs Silovs made 19 saves as the visiting Penguins demolished the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin, Letang set record for most regular-season wins by a trio in NHL history

Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin, Letang set record for most regular-season wins by a trio in NHL history

Three of the greatest players in Pittsburgh Penguins history continue to make their mark on the NHL record books. With a 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia

Nick Robertson News / Field Level Media / September 30
Nick Robertson tallies twice as Penguins open with 7-0 rout of Flyers

Nick Robertson tallies twice as Penguins open with 7-0 rout of Flyers

Nick Robertson scored twice in his Pittsburgh debut and Arturs Silovs made 19 saves as the visiting Penguins demolished the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's record

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Steve Yzerman's NHL record

Making history just by setting foot on the ice on Wednesday night, Sidney Crosby captained the Pittsburgh Penguins to a win in their season-opening game in Philadelphia. 

Avalanche's latest move shows confidence in Jared Bednar, but will HC deliver?
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Maple Leafs fend off Islanders for coach Jim Hiller's first win
Arizona State hockey coach placed on leave amid probe into player's collapse
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30
Five Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins season

It's showtime, as the Penguins kick off their 2026-27 campaign where their playoff series came to an end in Philadelphia against the Flyers. With a new

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Spun / September 25
NHL Star Andrei Kuzmenko Takes Leave Of Absence After Father Killed During Fishing Trip

NHL Star Andrei Kuzmenko Takes Leave Of Absence After Father Killed During Fishing Trip

The Pittsburgh Penguins confirmed this week that Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence. It was sadly reported this week that Kuzmenko’s father, Alexander, was killed by a bear during a fishing trip in southern Siberia.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 24
Penguins offer support to Kuzmenko after tragic loss of his father

Penguins offer support to Andrei Kuzmenko after tragic loss of his father

Kuzmenko signed a one-year, $5M contract to join the Penguins this past July, and he is slated to be part of the team’s third line.

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