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3 winners (and 3 losers) from the Penguins first brutal loss of the season

That's not exactly how you draw it up if you are the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are 2-1 after dropping their first game of the season to a Winnipeg Jets team who started a goaltender who they picked up from the waiver wire.

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Penguins' blockbuster mock trade for Simon Edvinsson could transform their team

Kyle Dubas remains an active general manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he even openly stated players they are on the search for. They would like to target players both in free agency and on the trade market who are in the young to mid 20s who have a chance to become their next era of star players.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

How Kyle Dubas Is Building the Penguins in a Unique Way

Here’s the trade worth starting with: Kyle Dubas picked up Nick Robertson from Toronto for a fourth-round pick, and in Pittsburgh’s opening-night 7-0 blowout over Philadelphia, Robertson scored twice.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Sidney Crosby Reacts to Alex Ovechkin's Retirement News

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin entered the NHL together in 2005-06 and spent more than two decades linked by rivalry, playoff battles and constant comparisons.

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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

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

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.

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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 / Pens Labyrinth / October 4

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

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 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.

David Gustafsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

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.

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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.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pens Labyrinth / October 3

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

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.

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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

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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / October 1

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

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

Nick Robertson News / Field Level Media / September 30

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?

'Wild West' gets wilder after Golden Knights extend William Karlsson

Patrick Kane had a great message after scoring first goal in return to Blackhawks

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

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Yardbarker / September 24