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Robert Tiffin: Dallas Stars forward Radek Faksa missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday. Forward Sam Steel missed yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Would You Do It? Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Evgeni Malkin

The Edmonton Oilers could have an intriguing opportunity to add another Stanley Cup champion to their roster following recent developments surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Evgeni Malkin Makes Retirement Admission Reacting to Alex Ovechkin News

Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin have spent more than two decades linked by Russian hockey, the 2004 NHL Draft and the Penguins–Capitals rivalry. After Ovechkin announced on Monday that the 2026-27 season will be his final NHL campaign, Malkin reacted by hinting that his own retirement could come at the end of this season as well.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Fantasy Hockey 2026-27: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Strength of Schedule, your weekly guide to which teams’ schedules are worth streaming and which ones to avoid.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

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 / Daily Faceoff / October 1

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

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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Penguins’ Dubas: ‘I’m not going to do this day-to-day, year-by-year thing’ with Malkin

The Pittsburgh Penguins are just about 48 hours away from getting their 2026-27 regular season underway as they look to follow up last year’s surprisingly strong effort by earning a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / August 31

Penguins facing a major logjam at forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of depth up front heading into the 2026-27 season. However, having too many NHL-caliber forwards can create problems of its own. The forward logjam leaves management with difficult decisions before the regular season begins.

Michael Wilbon tears into Connor Hellebuyck after goalie’s trade request

Capitals name Connor Leslie emergency backup goaltender

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 17

Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season

The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.

Rangers' Will Cuylle must prove his worth in contract year

Rangers' one-year Braden Schneider extension raises questions

Former Maple Leaf calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

Three keys to a successful Penguins season

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / August 17

Three keys to a successful Penguins season

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of uncertainty after an offseason in which the roster saw few meaningful improvements.

Hurricanes acquire Stiven Sardarian from Sabres

Start of season in doubt for Panthers star Brad Marchand

Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

Connor McDavid becomes inaugural member of EA Sports NHL’s ’99 Club’

Stars resolve issues with NBA’s Mavericks over arena dispute

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14

Five NHL teams that need injury luck on their side in 2026-27

Teams with depth typically can overcome injury issues, but even the deepest teams will run into problems if enough injuries occur.

Did the Capitals make the right move in re-signing Alex Ovechkin?

Flyers expected to sign Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale before hearings

Penguins hire Brandon Pridham as hockey operations consultant

Islanders sign Malte Gustafsson to entry-level contract

Wild sign Filip Ruzicka to entry-level contract

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 6

Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play

In blending a desire to win and sustain success for the future, the Pittsburgh Penguins made sure to retain one of their surprising key contributors from the 2025-26 season.

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Flames sign Simon Nemec to five-year contract

Maple Leafs 'keenly interested' in veteran forward Claude Giroux

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Penguins bolster defense by signing Trevor van Riemsdyk away from rival

To help shore up the blue line, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened up free agency by signing veteran defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk away from the rival Washington

Penguins sign Atley Calvert to two-year, entry-level contract

Does Penguins depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

Maple Leafs sign G Sergei Bobrovsky to three-year deal

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 27

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

Did this factor change the team's outlook on Malkin?

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

Penguins feel Evgeni Malkin proved his worth, earned new contract

Ending the speculation before it takes over the offseason, the Penguins announced the re-signing of Malkin, 39, for one more year.

Sidney Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 26

NHL insider predicts how Penguins, Evgeni Malkin contract talks will end after Sidney Crosby comments

Will Malkin remain in Pittsburgh for the 2026-27 season or will he have a new NHL home?

Could The Penguins Weaponize Their Cap Space Once Again?

Breaking Down the Penguins’ 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Class

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / May 22

Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin, Penguins contract talks

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby recently revealed that he wants "to keep playing for as many years as possible" and could sign an extension

Crosby reveals news about Penguins future, possible retirement

Which landing spots make sense for Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews?

Former Avalanche, Flames HC Bob Hartley announces retirement

Flames sign Kirill Zarubin to three-year, entry-level contract

Columbus could be a team looking to trade up at 2026 NHL Draft