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Red-hot Sidney Crosby leads Penguins into matchup with Devils

Age isn't anything but a number for Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. The 38-year-old is off to a strong start in his 21st NHL season, with 19 points (11 goals, eight assists) through the Penguins' first 15 games.

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3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ Resilient 5–3 Win Over the Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins walked into PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night looking for a response. After letting a 3–0 lead slip away against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, they felt the pressure to perform — not just on the scoreboard, but in maturity and situational awareness.

Filip Hallander News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Penguins’ Filip Hallander out minimum three months with blood clot

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday that forward Filip Hallander will miss at least the next three months with a blood clot in his leg. Hallander missed Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals with what was described as a lower-body injury.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

What Penguins fans did for Alex Ovechkin to honor 900th goal transcends rivalry

The Pittsburgh Penguins have conquered the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs during their three championship runs in the Sidney Crosby/Evgeni Malkin/Kris Letang era.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby leads NHL in goals amid red-hot game vs. Capitals

Mr. 900 Alexander Ovechkin has understandably been garnering substantial praise lately, but fellow NHL legend Sidney Crosby is earning his own share of the limelight after posting a terrific performance in Tuesday night’s showdown between his Pittsburgh Penguins and No.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Penguins avoid another blown lead, break away from Capitals

Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night despite surrendering a three-goal second-period lead.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Sporting News / November 6

Why Tristan Jarry, Justin Brazeau aren’t playing for Penguins tonight with injury news

Pittsburgh is shorthanded in a big game.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Penguins make flurry of roster moves amid hot start

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a 4-3 loss on the road to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Regardless, the Penguins are off to a hot start to the 2025-26 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Should the Penguins Be Buyers or Sellers at the Deadline?

At the beginning of November, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in a familiar yet frustrating position — stuck somewhere between the promise of contention and the reality of transition.

Joona Koppanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Penguins recall Joona Koppanen

According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Joona Koppanen from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Since they only had 22 players on the roster before the recall, there was no need for a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 6

Penguins, Capitals Rivalry Still Strong 20 Years Later

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals brought the NHL into their new era 20 years ago. Two young phenoms, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, made their debuts in 2005, sparking the revolution that is the salary cap era.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

NHL Predictions: November 6th Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins return home to face the Capitals in a rivalry game. 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.

Kyle Dubas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Kyle Dubas refuses to admit Penguins are ‘stuffing haters in face’

One of the bigger surprises in the early goings of the 2025-26 NHL Season has been the fast start by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are currently on a three-season postseason drought and were not projected by many to play beyond the regular season for what would be a fourth straight season.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Benjamin Kindel News / Yardbarker / November 5

Penguins might already have the steal of the 2025 NHL Draft in Ben Kindel

Through his first 12 NHL games, Kindel has tallied five points (five goals).

Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Penguins place G Tristan Jarry, F Justin Brazeau on injured reserve

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Tristan Jarry News / Field Level Media / November 5

Penguins G Tristan Jarry (lower body) out at least 3 weeks

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to an impressive start, but they will be without three key pieces for a few weeks due to injuries, including starting goaltender Tristan Jarry.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Penguins explain mysterious IR placements for Tristan Jarry, two others

On Tuesday, eyes raised when the Pittsburgh Penguins placed all of goaltender Tristan Jarry, winger Justin Brazeau and center Noel Acciari on injured reserve without much explanation.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 5

Would Dubas ask Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Would Kyle Dubas ask Sidney Crosby to waive no-movement clause if Penguins collapse?

Pittsburgh's third-period collapse in what became a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs this past Monday night sparked fears among Penguins fans that the rebuilding club could soon meet the expectations many had for it.

Maple Leafs complete furious comeback to stun Penguins

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Penguins place Jarry, Acciari, Brazeau on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a litany of roster moves on Tuesday night in response to recent injuries the team has suffered. The Penguins have placed goaltender Tristan Jarry as well as forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 4

Penguins Rookie Forward Restoring Hope in Franchise Rebuild

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a pillar of superstars in the NHL since the 1980s, when Mario Lemieux transformed the organization from subpar to a championship one.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 4-3 Loss to the Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Nov. 3, looking to bounce back from their 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Nov.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 3

Pittsburgh Penguins: Somehow the band playing together is going really well and Kyle Dubas has a new problem on his hands

Josh Yohe of The Athletic: So, the Pittsburgh Penguins were not supposed to be very good in 2025-26. October saw them win eight games unexpectedly with Tristan Jarry and Arturs Silovs in goal.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an Eastern Conference matchup featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Evgeni Malkin News / The Spun / November 2

NHL Announces Punishment For Penguins Star Evgeni Malkin

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is reportedly being fined the highest amount possible for his actions in Saturday game vs. Winnipeg. The NHL announced the news this morning after the three-time Cup winner and franchise great was assessed a minor penalty for slashing Jets defender Logan Stanley in the first period of yesterday's 5-2 loss.

Evgeni Malkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Crosby, Malkin, and Penguins’ Hot Start Won’t Change Ultimate Plans

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to impress early in the 2025-26 season, sitting at 7-2-1 after a convincing 6-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game

A fan was hospitalized after falling from the upper concourse at PPG Paints Arena during Monday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues.