Pittsburgh Penguins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Metro Madness: Penguins vs. Islanders Preview for Feb. 3

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Penguins make the quick trip east on Tuesday night to face the New York Islanders in a Metropolitan Division showdown that could shift seeding just before the All-Star and Olympic breaks.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

NHL Predictions Penguins Edition with Pittsburgh at New York Islanders

The Islanders and the Penguins face-off in a crucial divisional matchup. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here with Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for games around the NHL.

Ryan Graves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Ryan Graves

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that defenseman Ryan Graves has been activated off of injured reserve. Graves landed on IR on Jan. 22 as the result of an upper-body injury, and ended up missing four games.

Ryan Graves News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Penguins activate Ryan Graves from injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that defenseman Ryan Graves has been activated from injured reserve. Graves had missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury after sustaining one during their 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on January 21st, although at what point of the game he suffered the injury is not known.

Patrick Kane News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Mathew Dumba News / Inside The Rink / February 2

AHL: Matt Dumba Named Player of The Week

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are gaining momentum after winning two straight games. On Sunday, they dominated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6–2. One night earlier, they handled the Syracuse Crunch with a convincing 4–1 victory.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 2

Resurgent and Red Hot: Senators vs. Penguins Preview for Feb 2.

PITTSBURGH — The Ottawa Senators hit the road Monday night to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a key Eastern Conference clash with significant playoff implications as the season heats up.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

There’s a New Twist in Marc-André Fleury’s Potential NHL Return

Marc-André Fleury was back in Pittsburgh over the weekend to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Penguins’ 2015–16 Stanley Cup championship, which included an awesome pregame tribute that had captain Sidney Crosby getting emotional.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Depth Shining, Third Period Struggles, & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the last stretch before the Olympic break on fire. They won both of their games this past week (Jan. 26- Feb. 1) and are currently on a six-game win streak (points in nine straight games).

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Penguins, Senators brimming with confidence amid strong runs

The temperatures may be frigid outside, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping things hot on the rink. Winners of six straight and on a 7-0-2 roll in their past nine games, the Penguins will look to keep the good times rolling when they host the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 1

1 trade Penguins must make before NHL Olympic break

The Pittsburgh Penguins were expected to be bottom feeders at the start of the NHL season. They had failed to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons and they had not appeared to make the kind of major moves in the offseason that would have changed that perspective in 2025-26.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Sidney Crosby Opens Up on Emotional Pre-Game Stanley Cup Tribute

Saturday afternoon was a special day for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not only did they beat the rival New York Rangers 6–5 on home ice, but they did so in front of a large portion of the 2016 Stanley Cup championship team, which was honored before the game to mark the 10-year anniversary of the accomplishment.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Stadium Rant / February 1

The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Leaning On Dynamic Veterans To Lead The Way

The Metropolitan Division has been full of unexpected storylines this season, with plenty of teams, like the Pittsburgh Penguins, exceeding expectations.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Penguins Defeat Rangers in Gary Puck Saturday Showdown

PITTSBURGH — If you like hockey games that feel like roller-coasters designed by someone who hates your blood pressure, the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins served up just that Saturday afternoon at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / January 31

Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari lead Penguins over Rangers

Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari had two goals apiece and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday. Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist and Ben Kindel also scored for the Penguins, who won their sixth straight.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Ball Exclusives / January 31

Watch: Penguins score two goals in 20 seconds to start the third period

The Pittsburgh Penguins got off to a hot start in the third period, scoring two goals in just 20. Rickard Rakell scored his 10th goal of the year for the Penguins to make it 4-1, followed by Noel Acciari scoring his sixth to make it 5-1.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Penguins' Forward Depth Becoming Best in NHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins are quickly climbing the standings in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. As the Winter Olympics break looms, the Pens are just six points back of the division lead and sit comfortably in a playoff position.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Penguins Third-Period Curse Strikes Mammoth and Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t just turn a page in 2026 — they tore out the old chapter entirely. After a turbulent stretch that briefly threatened to derail their season, the Penguins have re-emerged as one of the NHL’s best teams, piling up points with a quiet consistency that wasn’t there earlier in the year.

Kris Letang News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

$Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot$

Penguins' Kris Letang out at least four weeks with fractured foot

As the Penguins head toward next week’s Olympic break, they’ll be without one of their key defensemen.

Anthony Mantha, Noel Acciari lead Penguins over Rangers

Panthers’ Brad Marchand out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

Stars legend Mike Modano loses sole possession of another record

Maple Leafs collapse puts GM Brad Treliving in uncomfortable position

Oilers are being linked to several potential deadline additions

Which struggling Central team could still sneak into the playoffs?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Penguins May Be on the Cusp of Major Success

The NHL trade deadline is March 6, and not many predicted that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be in the playoff hunt at this point in the season. As the

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / January 31

Penguins Celebrate 2016 Championship Team During Rangers Matchup

The Penguins are rolling out the red carpet for some familiar faces at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh hosts a reunion celebration for the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship team before taking on the Rangers in an afternoon matchup that carries playoff implications for both clubs.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a corresponding move, the club placed defenseman Jack St.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Analyst Not Surprised by Stuart Skinner’s Early Success in Pittsburgh

When Stuart Skinner was dealt to Pittsburgh as part of the return that sent Tristan Jarry to Edmonton, much of the hockey world envisioned he could very well find himself on the move again before the March 6 trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?

After the Eastern Conference had been clustered together in an amorphous blob for months, teams are finally beginning to separate themselves into contenders and also-rans.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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.

Evgeni Malkin News / Yardbarker / January 23