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Penguins vs. Flyers preview: Battle of Pennsylvania opens 2026-27 season

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers open the 2026-27 season Wednesday night in a rematch of last spring’s Eastern Conference Quarterfinal, which Philadelphia won in six games.

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Penguins’ Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for longest tenure as captain

Sidney Crosby has set another NHL record. The future Hockey Hall of Famer is entering his 20th season as the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and is now the longest-tenured captain in NHL history.

Tristan Jarry News / Pens Labyrinth / September 30

It only took one game for ex-Penguins goalie to make the Oilers regret everything

It hasn't even been a full calendar year since the Pittsburgh Penguins fleeced the Edmonton Oilers in the Tristan Jarry trade. He was dealt to the Canadian team on December 12 of last season, and many thought he could rebound on a new team.

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

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 29

7 Penguins stars who could be traded before the deadline if the season falls apart

Hopes might be high going into the season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but many should be careful of high expectations. Their core group of franchise icons have gotten a year older, and the club saw a ton of turnover throughout their lineup since last season.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Penguins’ Kyle Dubas drops Sidney Crosby contract update ahead of 2026-27 season

Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise for many years. Crosby is about to enter his 22nd season with Pittsburgh, and the final year of his contract.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 29

Kyle Dubas' unfiltered Evgeni Malkin comment puts his future in doubt

With the Pittsburgh Penguins season set to begin, their general manager Kyle Dubas held a press conference to address the state of the team. He believes this club has the makings to push for playoff contention once again, but he wasn't super optimistic.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

How many points will Sidney Crosby get in 2026-27?

The NHL season is set to get underway tomorrow, and there are plenty of major storylines for fans to sink their teeth into throughout the league. One of the most historically relevant ones is just how high Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby can climb on the NHL’s all-time point leader list.

Matt Nieto News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Matt Nieto announces retirement from NHL after 12 seasons

A gritty veteran is moving on from his playing days. Longtime forward Matt Nieto announced via Instagram on Monday that he is retiring from the NHL. Nieto, 33, most recently played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2024-25 season, in which he had a goal and two assists for three points in 32 games.

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.

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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.

Matt Nieto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

Matt Nieto Announces Retirement

Veteran forward Matt Nieto announced his retirement from professional hockey today, ending a career that spanned 12 years and over 700 NHL games. Nieto,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pens Labyrinth / September 28

3 Penguins roster cuts that have genuinely caught everyone by surprise

As roster decisions get announced by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team has made some shocking moves. Injuries have been the constant enemy of the club early in this portion of the calendar where they ramp up for the regular season ahead.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Penguins place four players on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have placed centers Ben Kindel and Blake Lizotte, winger Justin Brazeau and defenseman Ryan Graves on injured reserve going into the regular season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Penguins Place Four On Injured Reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the season with a limited lineup. Four Penguins have been placed on injured reserve – forwards Blake Lizotte (upper-body), Justin Brazeau (lower-body), Benjamin Kindel (lower-body) and defenseman Ryan Graves (knee).

Sidney Crosby News / Professor Press Box / September 26

Penguins Sidney Crosby's Ready for Another Season

Sidney Crosby is ready for another season. And, honestly, at this point in his career, that's still kind of fun to write. Crosby scored a goal Saturday as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 in their preseason finale.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Spun / September 25

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 / Pens Labyrinth / September 25

These Penguins have been the biggest training camp disappointments so far

With training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins in full swing, the team has been able to get a close-up view of their upcoming roster decisions. Some players have used the added opportunities to their advantage while others have seen their stock within the organization sink.

Erik Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24

Projecting Erik Karlsson’s Future With The Penguins

Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports wrote last week about the uncertainty surrounding Pittsburgh Penguins superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson. The three-time Norris Trophy winner is in the final year of his eight-year, $92MM contract and is coming off his best season in Pittsburgh, having tallied 66 points in 75 games last year.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 24