Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Malkin says contract negotiations with Penguins will continue in summer

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin continues to turn back the clock, and it looks like his phenomenal season may keep him around with the Penguins longer than previously anticipated.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 17

Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avs

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche

The veteran forward, who turns 40 years old this coming summer, is in the final year of his deal.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / March 17

Back from suspension, Evgeni Malkin guides Penguins past Avs

Evgeni Malkin returned from a five-game suspension and scored two of Pittsburgh's four first-period goals, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 rout of the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Monday night.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 16

Penguins’ Blake Lizotte Out, Justin Brazeau And Evgeni Malkin Back

Another lineup change is inbound for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team will add star Evgeni Malkin back into the fold in Monday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche after the conclusion of a five-game suspension for slashing.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 16

Penguins’ Malkin set to return from suspension; Lizotte out with injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will welcome one forward back into their lineup, while having another forced out due to injury. Center Evgeni Malkin will return to play in Pittsburgh’s game against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after serving a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Lead / March 16

Was the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Lack of Trades the Right Decision?

The NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster stayed relatively the same when the clock struck the proverbial midnight on Friday, Mar.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

Why the Penguins Might Still Have One More Run in Them

This season, things with the Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t exactly looked smooth. Some nights have looked pretty rough, while other nights have looked much better.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Penguins Expecting Huge Boost Against Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins are expecting a huge boost for a critical matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The Penguins haven't had star center Evgeni Malkin for the past five games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Prime Monday Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with the final of two games this Monday. The second matchup features the Pittsburgh Penguins visiting the Colorado Avalanche. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Karlsson Stepping Up, Battle for Playoff Spot & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins had moderate success this past week (March 9-15), playing three times and earning three of six possible points. They did this while playing all three games on the road and still playing without captain Sidney Crosby (injury) and Evgeni Malkin (suspension).

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Down 2 early, Penguins rally to keep Mammoth reeling

Noel Acciari scored with just less than 12 minutes left in regulation for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Utah Mammoth 4-3 Saturday in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

NHL Predictions: March 14th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Utah Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth host the Pittsburgh Penguins for crucial points. 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.

Yegor Chinakhov News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Yegor Chinakhov Proving to Be Part of Penguins Future

When Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins made a move to add Yegor Chinakhov back in December, the hope was that Chinakhov could find his form and become the player that the Columbus Blue Jackets had hoped he would be after taking him in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 13

Radko Gudas injures another top NHL star just weeks after injuring Sidney Crosby

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was ejected from the team's 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night for a blatant knee-on-knee hit against Auston Matthews.

Sharks grab big lead, end Bruins' home winning streak at 13

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded

Former NHLer among new members of Hurricanes ownership group

Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

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Alexander Alexeyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 12

Penguins Recall Alexander Alexeyev

The Penguins announced today that defender Alexander Alexeyev has been recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Fellow rearguard Ryan Graves has been sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning stint in a corresponding move, although he’ll continue to count on Pittsburgh’s active roster with his full cap impact while in the minors.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / March 12