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The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust for three games on Tuesday for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.

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Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended Three Games

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has imposed a three-game suspension on Penguins winger Bryan Rust for an illegal check to the head against Canucks winger Brock Boeser during the closing seconds of Sunday’s game in Vancouver.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead

The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.

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Bryan Rust News / Field Level Media / January 26

Pens' Bryan Rust faces hearing for illegal check to head

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust faces a hearing with the league following Sunday's illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Stuart Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.

Stuart Skinner News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Stuart Skinner is saving his career with recent performance with Penguins

In December, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers made a blockbuster trade that saw the teams swap starting goaltenders at its foundation. The move sent Tristan Jarry to Edmonton and Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh, as the Oilers, frustrated by Skinner’s inconsistency, sought a more stable No.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Penguins’ Bryan Rust to have hearing for head contact on Canucks’ Brock Boeser

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Monday afternoon that winger Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins will have a hearing for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser.

Yegor Chinakhov News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Looking to Stay Hot, Chinakhov Fitting In and More

Heading into this week (Jan. 26- Feb. 1), the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to find themselves right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Evgeni Malkin is said to be OK, despite a strange reaction on the Pittsburgh Penguins bench. It appeared Malkin seriously injured his shoulder in an unexpected sequence, immediately clutching his shoulder and hunching over.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Pieniniemi Makes Season Debut, Zonnon Returns & More

With the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in the rear view mirror and the Pittsburgh Penguins seeing two of their prospects playing solid roles with their home countries (Will Horcoff and Harrison Brunicke), the focus now returns to the play of their prospects back with their respective teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 26

Penguins Rookie Steals Show in Hometown Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the best stories in the NHL right now. Occupying the second-place position in the Metropolitan Division, the Pens have surprised the entire league with their success.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / January 26

Ex-Oilers Stuart Skinner: Finding His Game in Black and Yellow

It’s hard not to root for Stuart Skinner. Really, it is. A kid who gave everything to Edmonton and the Oilers. He showed up every day, not just on the ice but in the community.

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Evgeni Malkin News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

Scary Moment For Penguins As Evgeni Malkin Collapses In Pain After Shoulder Bump On Bench

It was a scary moment late Sunday night when Evgeni Malkin appeared to be in pain on the bench near the end of the game. The incident happened during the final moments of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 25

Ben Kindel has homecoming to remember, Penguins beat Canucks

British Columbia native Ben Kindel scored two goals in the second period to propel the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

No Slowing Down for Sidney Crosby: He’s Outlasting NHL Systems

You’d think Sidney Crosby would start to lose a step at some point. But game after game and season after season, he keeps showing he’s still a force on the ice.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / January 25

By the Numbers: #74 Stays the Same as Stuart Skinner is Traded from Oil Country to the Steel City

In the NHL, jersey numbers are usually just a bit of fabric, but for Stuart Skinner, the number “74” is part of a family tree. As the youngest of nine children, Stuart was the final piece of a mathematical puzzle; his three older brothers wore 71, 72, and 73, leaving number “74” (or 70) as his birthright.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Dilemma

If you’ve been checking the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, you’ll notice a surprising team near the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins, who entered the season as a first-overall pick favorite, have shocked everyone by remaining in the hunt to this point in the season.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

NHL Predictions: January 25th, Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 24

Red-hot Penguins, ice-cold Canucks collide

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the NHL's hottest teams since the Christmas break. Boasting a scintillating 10-2-2 record during that stretch, the Penguins will look to complete a four-game sweep of their road trip Sunday when they visit the reeling Vancouver Canucks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / January 24

Koivunen and McGroarty Spark Penguins to 4-3 Thriller Over Hershey Bears

At the GIANT Center on Friday night, the Bears hosted the WBS Penguins, where in a high-stakes battle, WBS snapped a late deficit to edge the Bears in a 4-3 shootout.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / EasySportz / January 23

Egor Chinakhov Is Already Paying Off for the Penguins

When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Egor Chinakhov, the move felt like a calculated bet on upside. Just a few weeks later, it already looks like a win.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Sidney Crosby Driving Penguins' Surprising Season

Almost every preseason NHL power ranking put the Pittsburgh Penguins near the bottom of the pack. With a fresh front office looking to build for the future, it was uncertain how long the team would be willing to keep its veteran core together, which most likely meant this season was going to be somewhat forgettable.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 14

Penguins' Sidney Crosby has one flaw to his game

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is not only still one of the best players in the NHL, he is one of the best players in the history of the sport. There is almost nothing on the ice he does not excel at. Almost.

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