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Penguins Recall Ville Koivunen, Evgeni Malkin Day-To-Day

The Penguins announced that they’ve recalled winger Ville Koivunen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. His elevation to the roster is connected with an upper-body injury to star Evgeni Malkin, whom the club said is day-to-day and has been ruled out for tonight’s game versus the Avalanche.

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Hurricanes Spoil Sidney Crosby’s Return to Penguins

When Sidney Crosby went down at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the hockey world paused. Even now, in the later stages of his career, his presence still shapes the league in a way few players ever have.

William Horcoff News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Strong Rookie Seasons, Horcoff Developing & More

As the NHL regular season winds down and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to fight for a playoff spot, there are plenty of prospects in the organization’s system who are beginning their playoff runs, whether at the junior or college level.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

2 Penguins Players Who Have Been Stepping Up Lately

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a season that no one saw coming. They currently sit in a playoff spot, and there is a good chance they will qualify for the postseason.

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How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Crosby & Malkin Should Be Career Penguins Unless the Superstars Ask to Leave

The Pittsburgh Penguins are essentially playing with house money this season. What was expected to be a dismal season at the beginning of a rebuild has turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 5-1 Loss to the Hurricanes

The Pittsburgh Penguins probably don’t enjoy playing the Carolina Hurricanes all that much. After all, the Hurricanes seem to find a way to get the best of the Penguins more often than not, having won two of the previous three meetings between the two.

Bill Zonnon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Penguins Sign Bill Zonnon To Entry Level Contract

This afternoon the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that top prospect Bill Zonnon has signed a three-year entry level contract. The 19-year-old will embark on his professional journey after an impressive QMJHL career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Predicting Which Penguins’ Free Agents Stay & Leave This Offseason

While the offseason may be a ways down the road and one of the last things that Pittsburgh Penguins fans are thinking about right now, it is never too early to take a look at which of their pending free agents on the roster will likely be back and who could be wearing a different jersey come the start of the 2026-27 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Pittsburgh Penguins Reassign Ville Koivunen

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that forward Ville Koivunen has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

Erik Karlsson scores twice again as Penguins top Jets in shootout

After finding the net in regulation, Rickard Rakell scored the shootout clincher as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Stuart Skinner Reflects on Overcoming a Difficult 2024–25 Season with Oilers

Stuart Skinner’s time with the Edmonton Oilers was full of ups and downs. He had several strong seasons, a few not-so-strong, made two trips to the Stanley Cup Finals, and lost the starting job multiple times along the way.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Penguins sign Gabriel D’Aigle to three-year, entry-level contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Gabriel D’Aigle to a three-year, entry-level contract at a cap hit of $995,000. D’Aigle’s contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through 2028-29.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Penguins Sign Gabriel D’Aigle To Entry-Level Deal

The Penguins announced Saturday that they’ve signed goaltender Gabriel D’Aigle to an entry-level deal. It’s a three-year contract, although financial terms were not disclosed.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

NHL Predictions: Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins, March 21st

The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins face-off for crucial points. 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.

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Kyle Dubas News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

The Penguins Trade That Dubas Almost Made, But Luckily Didn’t

Kyle Dubas should thank his lucky stars that he wasn’t able to trade defenseman Erik Karlsson when he tried last season, but found no takers. Understandably, there was a period of time where it appeared Dubas had made a mistake, adding a former top-tier offensive defenseman to a roster that already had one.

Ryan Graves News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Penguins Recall Ryan Graves From Conditioning Stint

The Penguins announced they’ve recalled defenseman Ryan Graves from his conditioning stint to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. For now, he remains on injured reserve.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Penguins’ depth shined in bigger roles during Crosby’s absence

Sidney Crosby returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup Wednesday night, but despite the Pens’ captain recording a goal and an assist, the Carolina Hurricanes came away with a 6-5 overtime win.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Penguins Announce Roster Move After Sidney Crosby Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby keep pushing toward the franchise's first postseason appearance since they last made the playoffs in 2022. The Penguins are battling for position in the Metropolitan Division, currently sitting second with a 34-18-16 record and 84 points with 14 games left in their schedule.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Pittsburgh Penguins: Frankie Corrado Believes They Have Good Playoff Chances with Sidney Crosby Back in the Lineup

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby returned to the ice on Wednesday night for the first time in four weeks. He was out with a lower-body injury since the Winter Olympics.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Penguins Reassign Avery Hayes

The Penguins announced Thursday that they’ve reassigned winger Avery Hayes to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The move comes after Sidney Crosby was activated from injured reserve for yesterday’s loss to the Hurricanes, bringing Pittsburgh up to 16 forwards on the active roster.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Penguins News & Rumors: Crosby’s Return, Malkin’s Future & Soderblom

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a very interesting season. They are one of the leagues biggest surprises considering where many thought they’d be in the standings to where they actually are.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 19

Sidney Crosby reflects on return from injury after Penguins' OT loss to Hurricanes

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby returned from a month-long injury absence for Wednesday's matchup at the Carolina Hurricanes.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby appears to be back in top form despite loss to Hurricanes

Huge update emerges on long-term future of Penguins' Sidney Crosby

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / March 20

Huge update emerges on long-term future of Sidney Crosby

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.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche

Malkin says contract negotiations with Penguins will continue in summer

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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 / 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.