Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Penguins Face Scary Situation as Ben Kindel Collapses on Team Plane

The Pittsburgh Penguins faced a frightening situation after forward Ben Kindel collapsed aboard the team plane during their return from Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show.

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

Tim Stutzle's chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

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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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22

Arturs Silovs stops 26 shots as Penguins blank Panthers

Nick Robertson scored two goals, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the host Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Internal Budget Could Influence Penguins’ Trading

A wave of changes in Pittsburgh Penguins ownership could be having its effects on hockey operations. The team is reportedly shopping around multiple veterans to open up lineup space for emerging prospects.

Declan Carlile News / Pens Labyrinth / October 22

Penguins' biggest offseason gamble is already looking like a costly mistake

It was a solid first couple of games for Declan Carlile in a Pittsburgh Penguins uniform. That train of thought of him being a steal of a contract has quickly soured.

Bryan Rust News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Penguins’ Bryan Rust out at least six weeks with lower-body injury

Bryan Rust’s poor injury luck continues, as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse announced on Thursday that the winger will be out for at least six weeks with a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Penguins’ Bryan Rust Out Six Weeks, Rutger McGroarty And Chase Pietila Recalled

This morning the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Bryan Rust has been placed on injured reserve, while Rutger McGroarty and Chase Pietila have been recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Bryan Rust News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Penguins Lose Bryan Rust, Complicating Possible Oilers Trade Pitch

Pittsburgh’s latest injury could throw a wrench into a possible trade idea with the Edmonton Oilers. The Penguins have placed forward Bryan Rust on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 22

Penguins F Ben Kindel back in Pittsburgh after fainting on team plane

Penguins forward Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh after he was hospitalized in Salt Lake City and might even return to practice as soon as next week, general manager Kyle Dubas said Thursday.

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 / October 22

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

The NHL community was concerned to learn that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel had experienced a medical episode on the team's plane.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Four NHL players looking to break out of early slumps

The 2026-27 NHL season is still in its early stages, but several established players have struggled to find their footing. While some teams have gotten off to impressive starts, others are already searching for answers.

Senators fans give Brady Tkachuk well-deserved cold reception in return to Ottawa

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

Panthers-Senators was exactly the jolt of excitement the NHL needed

Penguins explain Ben Kindel medical emergency after his return to Pittsburgh

Panthers goaltender Cooper Black to make NHL debut, break interesting NHL record

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Penguins Offer Update on Ben Kindel’s Health Following Scary Plane Incident

There was a scary incident this week as Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on a team plane about 10 minutes into the flight. The plane was rerouted back to Salt Lake City, where Kindel was rushed to a nearby medical facility for testing.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Penguins’ Ben Kindel collapsed during team flight, GM Kyle Dubas says

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on the team’s flight from Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday, shortly after takeoff, according

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Penguins, worried about Ben Kindel's condition, face off with Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins return to the ice against the visiting Florida Panthers on Thursday night, two days after a health scare involving Ben Kindel. The 19-year-old forward experienced a medical episode on the team flight out of Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Rickard Rakell News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21