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On YouTubeSidney Crosby News / The Hockey Writers / March 18
Sidney Crosby’s Return Provides Timely Boost for the Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting their captain back at a crucial point in the season. After missing 11 games with a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby is set to return to the lineup, giving Pittsburgh an immediate injection of leadership, production, and stability as the playoff race tightens.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Five underrated breakout players in the 2025-26 NHL season
Here, we’ll dive into five players who have had breakout 2025-26 seasons but aren’t getting the attention they deserve for it.
Sidney Crosby News / Field Level Media / March 18
Penguins' Sidney Crosby to return vs. Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will return from an 11-game absence against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday in Raleigh, N.C. Crosby, 38, was expected to be sidelined at least four weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury during Canada's 4-3 overtime win against Czechia in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb.
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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 18
Sidney Crosby addresses returning to Penguins after month-long injury absence
Crosby hasn't played since he suffered a lower-body injury during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics men's hockey tournament on Feb. 18.
Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Sidney Crosby Returns for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Sidney Crosby is back. Projected to be in the lineup as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Carolina Hurricanes, this will be Sid’s first game since suffering an injury in the quarterfinals against Czechia at the Olympics.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Penguins’ Crosby to return after 11-game absence
The Kid is back. When skating off the ice from morning skate, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin glowingly reported that captain Sidney Crosby would be back in the lineup on Wednesday night when the team takes on the Carolina Hurricanes.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18
Penguins Expected To Activate Sidney Crosby From IR
Penguins star Sidney Crosby was a full participant in this morning’s skate and is expected to come off injured reserve for tonight’s game against the Hurricanes, per Josh Getzoff of SportsNet Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 18
Huge update emerges on long-term future of Penguins' Sidney Crosby
With just one year remaining on his current contract, questions hover over Crosby's long-term future.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17
Penguins Want To Keep Erik Karlsson, Anthony Mantha
At the beginning of the 2025-26 season, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Pittsburgh Penguins would trade Erik Karlsson and use Anthony Mantha as a half-year rental before dishing him at the trade deadline.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 17
Penguins Must Fix Inconsistencies Before Possible Postseason Run
Barring a huge collapse, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. They have had a much better season than anyone predicted and at times it has looked like they could go on a deep playoff run.
Blake Lizotte News / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte out week-to-week with upper-body injury
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte recently sustained an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17
'I’m OK With That': Malkin Relays Message From Dubas on Contract Situation
Evgeni Malkin spoke to the media on Monday, discussing his five-game suspension and talks he’s had with GM Kyle Dubas about returning next season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Malkin says contract negotiations with Penguins will continue in summer
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin continues to turn back the clock, and it looks like his phenomenal season may keep him around with the Penguins longer than previously anticipated.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 17
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche
The veteran forward, who turns 40 years old this coming summer, is in the final year of his deal.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / March 17
Back from suspension, Evgeni Malkin guides Penguins past Avs
Evgeni Malkin returned from a five-game suspension and scored two of Pittsburgh's four first-period goals, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 rout of the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Monday night.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 16
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte Out, Justin Brazeau And Evgeni Malkin Back
Another lineup change is inbound for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team will add star Evgeni Malkin back into the fold in Monday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche after the conclusion of a five-game suspension for slashing.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Lead / March 16
Was the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Lack of Trades the Right Decision?
The NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster stayed relatively the same when the clock struck the proverbial midnight on Friday, Mar.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 16
Prime Monday Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche
Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with the final of two games this Monday. The second matchup features the Pittsburgh Penguins visiting the Colorado Avalanche. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
Erik Karlsson News / The Hockey Writers / March 16
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Karlsson Stepping Up, Battle for Playoff Spot & More
The Pittsburgh Penguins had moderate success this past week (March 9-15), playing three times and earning three of six possible points. They did this while playing all three games on the road and still playing without captain Sidney Crosby (injury) and Evgeni Malkin (suspension).
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15
Down 2 early, Penguins rally to keep Mammoth reeling
Noel Acciari scored with just less than 12 minutes left in regulation for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Utah Mammoth 4-3 Saturday in Salt Lake City.
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