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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.

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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.

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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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Why Penguins’ head coach Dan Muse started 2 rookies alongside Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang

It would be the thrill of a lifetime for a rookie to play on the Pittsburgh Penguins alongside legends Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. For Penguins’ head coach Dan Muse, getting the opportunity to start the game with two of his rookies, Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke, alongside the 20-year legends was too good a chance to pass up.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive win

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Penguins’ Dan Muse reveals final goalie decision in season opener vs. Rangers

The Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to open the season Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. Head coach Dan Muse has now decided on one of the Penguins’ training camp battles.

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

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

3 Players the Penguins Should Target in the 2025 NHL Draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins have already been busy this offseason with the hiring of new head coach Dan Muse. General manager Kyle Dubas still has a lot to do, and with the draft less than a week away, he won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 17

What Penguins’ Dan Muse Needs to Do to Be Successful in Year 1

Dan Muse, new head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has his work cut out for him. The Penguins are in the middle of a rebuild and have no doubt already started thinking about life after Sidney Crosby.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 14

Dan Muse’s Coaching Path to the Pittsburgh Penguins

Following a third straight playoff miss, the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves looking for a coaching change. On April 28th 2025, the Penguins and long-time head coach Mike Sullivan mutually agreed to part ways.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Getting to Know Penguins’ New Head Coach Dan Muse

On June 4, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas announced the hiring of the team’s new head coach, tabbing Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in the history of the organization.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / June 5

Penguins Explain Dark Hose HC Hiring

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently announced the hiring of former New York Rangers assistant Dan Muse as their newest head coach. While the Penguins established Muse as their 23rd head coach in franchise history, he was a name almost no one saw coming in Pittsburgh’s coaching search.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / June 4