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When the rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina were unveiled, the Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of reason to pay attention. Defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Rickard Rakell were officially named to Team Sweden, giving Pittsburgh two marquee representatives on one of the tournament’s deepest and most talented rosters.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Penguins earn rare shootout win, edge Canadiens

Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night. Rakell beat Jakub Dobes with a backhand deke in the third round for the win as the Penguins won for the first time in a shootout this season (1-5).

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Sidney Crosby breaks longtime Penguins franchise record

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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.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / December 12

Penguins activate F Rickard Rakell (hand) from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins activated forward Rickard Rakell from injured reserve Friday, after the veteran missed 20 games with a hand injury. Rakell, 32, is expected to rejoin the first line, alongside Sidney Crosby, when the Penguins face the San Jose Sharks at home Saturday.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Penguins activate Rickard Rakell from injured reserve

A key player is set to return after an extended absence. On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the team has activated forward Rickard Rakell from injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Penguins Activate Rickard Rakell, Loan Harrison Brunicke

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have thinned out their defensive core in favor of their forward group. The Penguins announced that they’ve activated forward Rickard Rakell from the injured reserve and have loaned defenseman Harrison Brunicke to U20 Team Canada for the 2026 World Junior Championships.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Penguins issue multiple injury updates

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas issued a long list of injury updates in his latest GM Show. Most notably, winger Rickard Rakell remains approximately three to four weeks away from a hand injury sustained on October 25th.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Will the Penguins contend for the playoffs?

The Penguins entered the season with modest playoff hopes, at best. After 17 games, they sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 9-5-3 record,

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

‘I was crushed’: Penguins’ Rickard Rakell not letting injury ruin return to Sweden

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. He is coming off the best point-producing season of his NHL career, and had started this season in the same strong fashion.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 26

Penguins, minus Rickard Rakell, look to exploit Blues' defense

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without one of their top goal scorers in Rickard Rakell when they try to return to the win column at home against the St.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Penguins’ Injury Update: Rickard Rakell Undergoes Successful Surgery

Following an injury on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Sunday that forward Rickard Rakell will miss the next several weeks of the NHL season while recovering from successful surgery.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Penguins’ Rickard Rakell out 6-8 weeks with hand injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to go without one of their most productive forwards to this point in the year for well over a month. The team announced on Sunday that veteran winger Rickard Rakell underwent a successful hand surgery that will keep him out of the lineup for the next six to eight weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Rickard Rakell undergoes surgery, to miss six to eight weeks

Saturday, Rakell took a puck to the hand vs. Columbus, was clearly bothered and did not return.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Penguins activate Bryan Rust, assign Ville Koivunen to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a pair of roster moves heading into Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. The team announced (X link) that they have activated winger Bryan Rust from injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Pittsburgh Penguin Rickard Rakell’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

September brings the start of training camp and fantasy hockey. This article projects Rickard Rakell’s point production this year. Similar to our previous point projection on Sidney Crosby, it will be generated through the use of a predictive model that blends scoring rate, age adjustment, team context, and projected durability.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Would the Proposed Return in a Rakell Trade to the Canucks Be Enough?

The Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins were linked recently in a trade proposal article by Josh Wegman of The Score. In that article, he posted

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Penguins' Rickard Rakell Predicted to Return to Southern California

As the Pittsburgh Penguins look for a potential trade of veteran Rickard Rakell, the team has held firm in its strong asking price. Rakell is scheduled to make $5 million in each of the next three seasons, which could complicate some things.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Minnesota Wild Predicted to Trade for Rickard Rakell

As the Pittsburgh Penguins gauge the NHL for potential trade partners, the ultimate goal is to land future assets while getting younger. Pittsburgh is firmly entering a rebuild, and it has the front office discussing some of its veteran players with teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Penguins Predicted to Trade Rickard Rakell to East Rival

As the Pittsburgh Penguins look around the NHL for trade options regarding a few veteran players, it seems that a deal could come sooner rather than later.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Rakell on Red Alert, But Grateful After Near Trade by Penguins

Rickard Rakell has heard the rumors that he was almost traded at last season’s trade deadline, but he’s glad they didn’t come true. The Pittsburgh Penguins winger was reportedly on the radar of several teams at the deadline and early in this offseason.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners for forward

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for a top-six forward, and according to one source, the Pittsburgh Penguins may be the perfect trade partner.

Pittsburgh acquires goalie Arturs Silovs in trade with Canucks

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9