Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Penguins Debut Surprise Third Jersey at Home Opener

The Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice for their regular season home opener against the New York Islanders dazzling in an unfamiliar golden hue. The team surprised the home crowd and the viewing audience by debuting a new third uniform for their first home game of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Penguins Look to Build Off Season-Opening Win in Matchup Against Islanders

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2025-26 regular season on Oct. 7 against the New York Rangers and pulled off a 3-0 victory against their former head coach, Mike Sullivan.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Rumors Swirl Around Malkin Potential Move to Panthers

Even with the season underway and teams now focused on wins and losses, hockey trades and signings are still at the forefront of some managers’ minds. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers signed Jack Roslovic, proving that just because the season starts, it doesn’t mean off-ice business is done.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '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 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

3 Keys to a Penguins Win Over the Islanders

After an all-around solid effort, the Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off the 2025-26 season with a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Justin Brazeau and Arturs Silovs shone, with Brazeau scoring two goals and Silovs picking up the 25-save shutout.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

Rangers must address these details after loss to Penguins

Rangers must address these details after season-opening loss to Penguins

The New York Rangers started the 2025-26 season poorly, as the opening night at Madison Square Garden ended with a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Rangers' defensive struggles continued on opening night

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

10 NHL players paid closest to their on-ice values in 2025-26

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Arturs Silovs News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Can Arturs Silovs be the goalie of the future in Pittsburgh?

The Pittsburgh Penguins earned a surprising 3-0 season-opening win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and it came thanks to a shutout from goaltender Arturs Silovs.

Arturs Silovs News / Breakaway on SI / October 8

Penguins' Arturs Silovs Makes History in Opener vs. Rangers

Back in July, Arturs Silovs was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 NHL regular-season opener, Silovs then became the first Penguins' goaltender since 2013 to record a shutout in a season opener.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 8

Erik Karlsson wasn't worried during offseason about all the trade rumors

Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson did put up 11 goals and 42 assists last season in 82 games, but miscues led to many goals against.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Penguins Announce Historic Achievement to Start NHL Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their season Tuesday night not just with a win over the New York Rangers, but with a moment that was unprecedented across all major American professional sports.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Silovs & Brazeau Lift Penguins to 3-0 Win Over the Rangers

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2025-26 campaign with a 3-0 win on the road against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Justin Brazeau picked up the game-winning and insurance goals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive win

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.

Could Penguins ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause amid rebuild?

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

Canadiens face roster issue as NHL insider reveals worrying update

Leafs lost star power, but Craig Berube has the blueprint for success

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ties Steve Yzerman’s NHL record in Rangers clash

The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into a rebuild with many questions about their iconic veterans looming. After missing the playoffs once again, Mike Sullivan was fired as head coach, which could be the first move of a new era.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Penguins Superstar Trio Makes NHL History

The average lifespan of a Penguin is around 15 to 20 years as individuals, but the average lifespan of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang as teammates could be even longer.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Penguins Begin New Chapter in Goal

The Pittsburgh Penguins are beginning a new chapter in goal. The organization opens the 2025-2026 season with a new head coach and starting net minder as they take on the New York Rangers and their former head coach, Mike Sullivan.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 7

Could Penguins ask Crosby to waive no-movement clause?

Could Penguins ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause amid rebuild?

It has been speculated that the Penguins could approach Sidney Crosby about waiving his full no-movement clause, which would benefit both him and the team.

Rangers begin long trip back to playoffs against Penguins

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

NHL Predictions: October 7th, Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers

The Penguins and Rangers open their season in legendary Madison Square Garden. 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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Harrison Brunicke, Ben Kindel to make Penguins' opening-night roster

For the first time in a while, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have a pair of teenagers on their opening night roster. Earlier today, head coach Dan Muse confirmed to play-by-play commentator Josh Getzoff that defenseman Harrison Brunicke and forward Benjamin Kindel will make their NHL debuts tomorrow night.

Matt Grzelcyk News / Field Level Media / October 5

Reports: D Matt Grzelcyk signs 1-year contract with Blackhawks

Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is signing a one-year, $1 million deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, multiple outlets reported Sunday. The 31-year-old veteran posted 40 points last season (one goal, 39 assists) in 82 games in his only season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.