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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead

The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Penguins Must Make Adjustments to Stay in the Playoff Race

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a bit of a roller coaster over the past couple months. The team has been struggling with injuries and consistency.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Dan Muse Reacts to Sidney Crosby Passing Penguins Icon

Dan Muse has been around plenty of great players during his coaching career. But watching Sidney Crosby pass Mario Lemieux to become the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer was something different.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 20

Penguins' Dan Muse Shakes Up Defense After String of Losses

The Pittsburgh Penguins are searching for answers after losing seven games in a row, and head coach Dan Muse is shaking things up on defense. The first-year coach announced he's breaking up the pairing of Kris Letang and Colin Shea, hoping a new look can spark better results and end the team's brutal losing streak.

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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

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 14

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after another blown lead

Penguins have to consider drastic changes after blowing yet another huge lead

The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is all of a sudden circling the drain after a promising start made them the talk of the league through the first month-and-a-half.

Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Mammoth edge Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 27

Dan Muse Impressed with Penguins' Young Goalie

The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit their first real wall of the season, and it’s been a hard one. After opening the year as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, they’ve managed just three wins in ten games during a rough November slide.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31

Five biggest surprises from first month of NHL season

This was supposed to be a long rebuilding year for the Penguins, but don't tell them that.

...and five biggest disappointments from first month of NHL season

Bruins HC Marco Sturm provides update on top center Elias Lindholm

Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Is the Penguins’ early season performance a trick?

Trevor Zegras is fitting in quite nicely with the Flyers

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

4 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-4 Shootout Loss to the Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ four-game winning streak ended Saturday night at home with a 5-4 shootout defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite a promising fast start and a gutsy rally late in regulation, Pittsburgh couldn’t seal the deal when it mattered most.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Penguins are thriving so far under Dan Muse

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas and his decision-making team chose to make a switch behind the bench after another year without playoff hockey in the Steel City, moving on from long-time head coach Mike Sullivan and making an off-the-board hire in Dan Muse.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sharks eye elusive first win as Penguins close out trip

The Pittsburgh Penguins played with the right attitude while snapping a two-game losing streak on Thursday, according to first-year coach Dan Muse. He will hope to see the same intensity on Saturday when the Penguins wrap up a three-game California road trip with a matchup against the San Jose Sharks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Dan Muse Shares Update on Penguins Star's Lower-Body Injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins are monitoring Kris Letang’s status after the veteran defenseman missed Sunday’s practice with a lower-body injury suffered during Saturday’s loss to the New York Rangers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 10

New Penguins HC Simplifying Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins are easily the most surprising team to begin the season 2-0 after they defeated the New York Islanders in their regular season home opener.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive win

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 4

Penguins set to open 2025-26 season with emotional game

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / September 30

Penguins' New HC Hints at Notable Changes

The 2025-26 season will mark the first time in a decade that the Pittsburgh Penguins have a new face behind the bench. The Penguins agreed to part ways with long-time head coach Mike Sullivan and found a replacement in first-time bench boss Dan Muse.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Penguins’ Dan Muse Trying to Find Success in First Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are rebuilding and are not projected to be very good this season. However, they do still have Sidney Crosby and some promising young prospects who will more than likely make their NHL debuts.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Penguins’ Prospects With the Best Chance to Make NHL Roster

With training camp right around the corner, the Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for a season that will be full of growing pains and learning curves.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / September 13

A look at the Penguins landscape before the 2025-26 NHL season

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / July 8

Insider shares if Crosby could leave Pens amid rebuild

Insider shares if Sidney Crosby could look to leave Penguins amid rebuild

It's difficult to imagine Sidney Crosby in another uniform besides the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Penguins announce new head coach Dan Muse’s staff

The Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled the coaching staff that will support first-year head coach Dan Muse on Friday. The new assistants will be Todd Nelson, Rich Clune and former Penguin and Stanley Cup champion Nick Bonino, while Andy Chiodo will remain in his current goaltending coach role and Troy Paquette joins as assistant video coach.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 20