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Pens Points: Back Home
Coming off a difficult Western Conference road trip, the Pittsburgh Penguins return home this evening for a matchup with the Florida Panthers at PPG Paints Arena. Sitting on a four game losing skid, the Penguins could certainly use some home cooking to get back on track and right the ship a bit after a tough […]
What happened to Ben Kindel? NHL player suffers 'medical episode' on plane
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was taken to a Utah hospital Tuesday after suffering a "medical episode" on the team plane.
Penguins Make Brutal Injury Announcement Against Mammoth
The Pittsburgh Penguins were in action on Monday against the Utah Mammoth, making a visit to Salt Lake City to take on their hosts at Delta Center. Unfortunately, they were defeated by a 5-4 final score – but that wasn’t the only loss they suffered.Not only did they lose the game, but the Penguins also […] The post Penguins Make Brutal Injury Announcement Against Mammoth appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins dominated by Golden Knights for sixth loss in seven games
LAS VEGAS — Pittsburgh Penguins fans who didn’t stay up for Saturday’s late-night matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights did themselves a favor. The pitiful performance was hardly worth losing
Penguins Go Bust in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ (3-5-1) season is slipping and sliding away. After a boisterous 2-0-0 start, the Penguins […]
Egor Chinakhov Injury Update: Why Penguins’ Forward Missed Avalanche Game
Egor Chinakhov is one of the fastest skaters in the NHL and also possesses one of the hardest shots. Pittsburgh Penguins fans didn’t get to see that on display on Friday night against the Colorado Avalanche, though. He was out with a surprise injury. Chinakhov hadn’t missed a game yet this season, so it was […] The post Egor Chinakhov Injury Update: Why Penguins’ Forward Missed Avalanche Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Pens Points: Heading Further West
Coming off a loss in Chicago to open their first major road trip of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will now continue heading west and climb to a mile above sea level for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night to open a back-to-back set that will conclude on Saturday in Las Vegas […]
Penguins’ Nick Robertson Decision Confounds After Maple Leafs Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins made it a point this offseason to acquire Nick Robertson from the Toronto Maple Leafs. And early in the year, the Penguins showed how much they like Robertson — they gave him time on the first line with Sidney Crosby. Now, though, Robertson has apparently been demoted in recent games. His minutes […] The post Penguins’ Nick Robertson Decision Confounds After Maple Leafs Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
From Oberweis Dairy to the Pittsburgh Penguins, this family is buying
The Hoffmann family has assembled an eclectic portfolio of more than 50 businesses, guided by a simple philosophy: Buy companies worth keeping — and don't sell them.
Penguins Struggling, Murashov Softy Ends Another Sloppy Game
CHICAGO — Seven games into the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for consistency and battling big-time breakdowns. […]
Blackhawks Assign Lardis To Rockford, Clear Roster Space For Bedard
With Connor Bedard officially making his 2026-27 season debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Chicago Blackhawks had to make a […]
Penguins Trade: Acquire Lefty D-man for Caleb Jones, Prospect
For the second time in a week, the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired a left-handed defenseman buried on their depth chart. […]
Penguins Notebook: Andrei Kuzmenko Nears Return To Lineup
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to practice on Monday and have a new-look third line again.
Pens Points: Crosby meets Ovechkin for first of final battles
Following Monday’s announcement that this would be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL season, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals fans likely peeked at the schedule to see how many more times the two generation-defining rivals would face off. Luckily for us, tonight is the first of four final regular season matchups between Ovechkin and Crosby. Puck drop […]
Former Penguins Executive Says They Nearly Drafted Matthew Knies
As the Pittsburgh Penguins were preparing to be called to make the 58th overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, they were getting ready to call out a name that would quickly make an impact in the NHL: Matthew Knies. The only problem was, one pick before the Penguins were on the clock, the Toronto […] The post Former Penguins Executive Says They Nearly Drafted Matthew Knies appeared first on HEAVY.
Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/5/2026
Who: Winnipeg Jets (1-0-1, 4th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Sportsnet+ up in Canada, out-of-market streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Up next for the Penguins will be two road games against division opponent, Washington on Wednesday […]
Penguins Linked To $92.8 Million Star Forward
The discussion that fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins know is coming at some point is at least a full season away, but they won’t be able to ignore it much longer.The iconic duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin aren’t getting any younger, and both players are going to call it a career sooner rather […] The post Penguins Linked To $92.8 Million Star Forward appeared first on HEAVY.
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to Impress
When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Egor Chinakhov from their divisional rivals, the Columbus Blue Jackets, right before the New Year, it was a move that could’ve easily flown somewhat under the radar. Chinakhov, an underperforming former late first-round pick, was traded for Danton Heinen and draft picks. At the time, it didn’t seem like an […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to Impress appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins surge then swoon then celebrate OT winner over Canadiens
The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) were being outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0 before the game turned. And it turned in a big way as the Penguins then outshot the Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1) 21-5 over the next 30 minutes, racing to a 5-1 lead later in the second period.
Penguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home Opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Saturday evening against the Montreal Canadiens, who make their first trip of the season to PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh.It marks the return of hockey for the Penguins in front of their home fans for the first time since Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal […] The post Penguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins Re-Assign McGroarty; More News Possible
Perhaps it will be a harbinger of good news for the Pittsburgh Penguins but Thursday, the team re-assigned young forward […]
Penguins Goalie Pulls Off Rare NHL Feat in Season Opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins looked unstoppable in Wednesday night’s 7-0 win. Goalie Arturs Silovs was a big part of that. The last time the two teams met, the Philadelphia Flyers sent the Penguins packing and back home for the summer. Pittsburgh clearly didn’t forget, putting on an incredible display of offense from its scorers and goaltending […] The post Penguins Goalie Pulls Off Rare NHL Feat in Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
Flyers Postgame Thoughts: Breaking Down the Uninspiring Opening Night Loss
Less than ideal is the sugar-coated way to describe the Philadelphia Flyers’ opening night loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on […]
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers 9/30/2026
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0-0) @ Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Nationally televised game on TNT and TruTV, streaming on HBO Max Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins have a few days off to prepare for their home opener on Saturday night against Montreal. Next week will be a busy one with games […]
Penguins Finalize Roster; Lots of Same
The Pittsburgh Penguins are as close to running it back as possible after the team finalized its 2026-27 NHL roster […]
Penguins finalize roster ahead of this week’s season opener
The Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized the team’s opening night roster before this week’s season-opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins’ roster for the opening game against Philadelphia will consist of 13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 2 goalies. The opening night roster consists of Egor Chinakhov, Sidney Crosby, Connor Dewar, David Gustafsson, Filip Hallander, Ville Koivunen, […]
Penguins Make Three More Cuts Before Monday’s Deadline
The Pittsburgh Penguins sent three more players to the AHL on Sunday.
Bryan Rust Injured in Penguins’ Preseason Finale
Pittsburgh Penguins stalwart Bryan Rust left Saturday’s preseason finale at Buffalo because of an undisclosed injury. Rust, who has pretty […]
Penguins Grades: The Prospects vs. CBJ; The Good…and Bad
COLUMBUS — It was largely the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ prospects vs. the NHL regulars for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins […]
Penguins Make First Cuts, Send Galvas Back to Czech Team
The start of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ regular season is just seven days away, and the team made their first cuts […]
Pens Points: Penguins drop second preseason game
Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins fell 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh’s second preseason game on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Nick Robertson scored in his Penguins debut, while Kaeden Korczak and Rutger McGroarty also found the net in the loss. [Recap] Forward Nick Robertson is […]
Dan Vladar Leaves Flyers Game After Scary Scene in Boston
The Philadelphia Flyers returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring and enjoyed a round one series victory over the bitter rival Pittsburgh Penguins – and they had goaltender Dan Vladar, in large part, to thank for that.However, as the Flyers continue preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 NHL campaign, fans everywhere loyal to the […] The post Dan Vladar Leaves Flyers Game After Scary Scene in Boston appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins Talk About Finally Standing up for Crosby
Not on his watch. First-year Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Declan Carlile explained after Tuesday night’s 7-4 preseason loss to the Detroit […]
Penguins Injury Updates on Kindel, Brazeau; Koivunen Hurt, Too
Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel did not return to the bench for the second period of the team’s first preseason […]
Pens Points: Preseason Positives
Back on PPG Paints Arena ice for the first time since April, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened their preseason slate with a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Sergei Murashov got the nod in goal and pitched a shutout, stopping 13 shots, in his 30 minutes of action before Joel Blomqvist took over. Connor Dewar, Bryan […]
Penguins Report Card: Which Vet, Prospects Made Their Case
For most of the first 20 minutes, the game very much looked like the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ first exhibition game of […]
Penguins Already Dealing With Injury Concerns
Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022, and they managed to put a scare into the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers despite falling into a three-games-to-none hole.But now, the new season is right around the corner, and the Penguins, having wrapped up training camp, will host […] The post Penguins Already Dealing With Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.
Puck Drop Preview: 2026-2027 Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for 2026-27! As the season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s outlook. We'll do our best to analyze how things will go for each team throughout the year. Today, we're previewing the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins. The 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins The 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins are in …
Penguins name new president of business operations under Hoffmann ownership
Marcel Braithwaite joins the Pittsburgh Penguins as president of business operations after 14 years with the Houston Astros.
New Penguins owners hire Astros’ Braithwaite as president of business operations
The Pittsburgh Penguins named longtime Astros exec Marcel Braithwaite president of business operations as the new owners eye upgrades.
Podcast: Hockey on the Horizon
After a long, hot summer, the return of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey is just days away with training set to open this Thursday at the UPMC Lemieux complex in Cranberry. There will be just three days of practice for the Penguins before preseason action opens a week from today, September 21st, against the Buffalo Sabres at […]
Penguins to Open 2026-27 Training Camp on September 17 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take the ice for the first day of training camp on Thursday, September 17 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to officially open the 2026-27 season. Training camp is presented by UPMC and all practices are free and open to the public. The full training camp
The player who needs to deliver for the Penguins
According to Sportsnet: Pittsburgh Penguins: Arturs Silovs It’s something of a similar story in Pittsburgh. After finishing second in the Metro last season, after a string of campaigns in the division’s basement before that, the Penguins enter 2026-27 looking to prove their resurgence was more than a one-year fluke. They’ll do so with a lineup that’s […]
Pittsburgh Penguins 2026-27 Player Projections: Arturs Silovs
Arturs Silovs had an up-and-down first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. How will he do this year?
Penguins and First National Bank Announce Fourth Annual ‘FNB Small Business Development Camp’ Program for Local Pittsburgh Businesses
The Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, will be hosting the fourth annual FNB Small Business Development Camp, designed to assist locally owned small businesses in the Pittsburgh area. Five local businesses will be selected to participate in a six-week training program consisting of
How Will Penguins Manage Veteran Defenseman's Workload in 2026-27?
Pittsburgh Penguins' 39-year-old defenseman Kris Letang will face heavy competition this season as he looks to hold onto a spot in the Penguins' top-four.
Penguins May Be Better Than Anyone Expects This Season
The Pittsburgh Penguins could pull off one more surprise in 2026-27, even if the risk of everything falling apart is very much there. The post Penguins May Be Better Than Anyone Expects This Season appeared first on HEAVY.
2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Trevor van Riemsdyk
Trevor van Riemsdyk was one of the Penguins' top signings during free agency. How will he do this year?
Penguins Legend’s Production Question Mark Surfaced by NHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins watched their longtime star Evgeni Malkin turn back the clock last season.Now comes the challenge of doing it again at 40.NHL.com identified Malkin’s ability to sustain his production as one of the three major questions facing Pittsburgh heading into the 2026-27 campaign.Malkin signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract in May, giving him […] The post Penguins Legend’s Production Question Mark Surfaced by NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Kindel the Latest Snub by Prospect Expert
Now it's fair to wonder if, even after a surprise breakout at 18 in the world's hardest hockey league, Ben Kindel might be underrated. The post Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Kindel the Latest Snub by Prospect Expert appeared first on HEAVY.
Canadiens Urged To Trade For Penguins Icon Sidney Crosby
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby is set to enter his 22nd campaign in the NHL, all of which have been spent as part of the Penguins after they selected him with the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft, popularly referred to as the “Crosby sweepstakes”.During his career, Crosby has not only led […] The post Canadiens Urged To Trade For Penguins Icon Sidney Crosby appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins Trade Proposal Sends Sidney Crosby To Eastern Rival
It goes without saying that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby will forever be a sports legend in the Steel City.Since being selected first overall in the 2005 NHL Draft, which was famously dubbed the “Crosby sweepstakes”, Crosby has helped lead the Penguins to three Stanley Cup championships while establishing himself as one of the greatest […] The post Penguins Trade Proposal Sends Sidney Crosby To Eastern Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
Top Penguins Insider Reveals Sidney Crosby’s Future Plans
It’s not going to be long before one of the best eras in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins comes to an inevitable close, given the fact that both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are in their late 30s and will have to eventually hang up the skates at some point.In the meantime, both players […] The post Top Penguins Insider Reveals Sidney Crosby’s Future Plans appeared first on HEAVY.
Insider Reveals the Latest on Sidney Crosby’s Penguins Future
For over two decades, Sidney Crosby has been the face of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise, and in that time, the team have won three Stanley Cups and have consistently competed year in, year out throughout the regular season.Throughout that time, the team have had Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang leading the charge with Crosby, but […] The post Insider Reveals the Latest on Sidney Crosby’s Penguins Future appeared first on HEAVY.
Pittsburgh Penguins Intriguing Incomplete Trade with Senators
The curious element of this is who Pittsburgh could have been dangling. The second element of this is, excluding the Markus Ruck interest, why they were dangling that particular player. The post Pittsburgh Penguins Intriguing Incomplete Trade with Senators appeared first on HEAVY.
2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Andrei Kuzmenko
Andrei Kuzmenko signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins in July. How will he fare this season?
Penguins’ Bill Zonnon Reveals Sidney Crosby’s True Character
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins captain and future Hall of Fame franchise icon Sidney Crosby is under contract for at least one more season, though he’s openly spoken about how he intends to continue his career with year-to-year contracts.In the meantime, Crosby managed to help lead the Penguins back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs earlier this spring […] The post Penguins’ Bill Zonnon Reveals Sidney Crosby’s True Character appeared first on HEAVY.
Trying to make sense of the Penguins Ville Koivunen contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins are taking a gamble, but how much of a gamble is it?
2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Rickard Rakell
Rickard Rakell is still with the Pittsburgh Penguins, meaning it's time to look at how he projects for the upcoming season.
Maple Leafs Land Major Sidney Crosby Ally In Significant Addition
It’s only going to be a matter of time before the Pittsburgh Penguins have to get used to life without the likes of longtime captain Sidney Crosby, along with his fellow future Hall of Fame teammate Evgeni Malkin. Both players have only one season remaining on their respective contracts; Malkin was recently re-signed to a […] The post Maple Leafs Land Major Sidney Crosby Ally In Significant Addition appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins extend Tommy Novak for three years
The Penguins announced a signing on Friday, tightening up Tommy Novak for three more years. Novak was set to be a free agent in 2027, his new deal will have him under contract through 2029-30. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, it was announced today […]
Pittsburgh Penguins' 2026-27 Lineup Projections: Goaltenders
New Penguins Defenseman Named Key Breakout Candidate
The Pittsburgh Penguins have experienced a handful of changes so far during the offseason, which have included the departure of goaltender Stuart Skinner to the Winnipeg Jets, along with the departures of Ryan Shea, Parker Wotherspoon, and Connor Clifton.The Penguins have also acquired Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in return for Parker Wortherspoon, […] The post New Penguins Defenseman Named Key Breakout Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.
Penguins face rebuild dilemma with ‘living legend’ Sidney Crosby
Josh Yohe questions Pittsburgh Penguins' veteran-heavy rebuild strategy.
Penguins tied to trade interest in Seattle Kraken center
The Pittsburgh Penguins are being tied in potential trade interest to a young center this offseason. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe reported Monday “two different sources in the Penguins’ organization” told him Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is “intrigued” by Shane Wright. Yohe noted, however, “the asking price for Wright is, to put it lightly, substantial, […]
Penguins Interested in Using Connections to Land 44-Point Center
The Pittsburgh Penguins are interested in landing one of the top trade candidates in the market. It was recently revealed that the Seattle Kraken are moving on from Shane Wright this summer. Seattle previously drafted the center with the fourth-overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. Despite lofty expectations, he regressed during the most recent […] The post Penguins Interested in Using Connections to Land 44-Point Center appeared first on HEAVY.
Center position a lingering question for Penguins
The subject was broached here earlier in the week, but let’s take another look at the 32 Thoughts lingering question of the offseason for the Penguins. Via Sportsnet: Pittsburgh Penguins: Can they add a centre before next season? GM Kyle Dubas has had a tricky job to balance between an aging core that wants to […]
Penguins sign Hendrix Lapierre for two years
The Penguins reached an agreement with one of their restricted free agents on Friday getting Hendrix Lapierre to ink a two-year contract with an AAV of $1.3 million. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Hendrix Lapierre to a two-year contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager […]
Penguins Get Big Skill, Sign Slick Winger Kuzmenko
In a similar deal to that which the Pittsburgh Penguins signed winger Anthony Mantha in July of 2025, the Penguins […] The post Penguins Get Big Skill, Sign Slick Winger Kuzmenko appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
Report: Penguins sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins keep adding, the latest is the report that winger Andrei Kuzmenko is joining the team for one year and $5.0 million. Kuzmenko has been among the NHL’s slowest skaters, but has the hands and scoring ability to cover up that deficiency. Curiously, his salary is right in the price range of Rickard […]
The Kaedan Korczak-Parker Wotherspoon trade is simply smart business
It is not a major move that moves the needle for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it is still a smart move.
Penguins organizational outlook heading into free agency
It ended up being a mostly uneventful draft weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They acquired Hendrix Lapierre for draft picks, used some of their stockpile future of picks to get extra 2026 mid-round selections and went about their business of drafting players without many fireworks going down with massive moves. The big landmark for the […]
Buffalo Sabres announce 2026 preseason schedule
The Sabres will open their 2026 preseason on the road on September 21 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
WVU partnership brings hockey-themed science lessons to elementary students
WVU’s Pittsburgh Penguins Science Champions partnership will bring hockey-themed, hands-on science lessons to elementary students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
WVPEC, WVU partner with Pittsburgh Penguins to take hockey-themed STEM lessons into classrooms
Elementary school students in West Virginia and Pennsylvania will soon explore science through the lens of hockey thanks to a new partnership involving the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the STEAM Technical Assistance Center, housed in the West Virginia University Office of the Provost, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
New mock drafts offer possibilities for potential Penguin picks
It’s getting to be mock draft season with the event now three weeks away, let’s check on a few of them. 22. Pittsburgh Penguins: Adam Novotny, LW (Peterborough Petes, OHL) Novotný would be a stellar pick here. He’s a rugged forward with an excellent shot – something we saw plenty of times with Peterborough. Novotný surpassed the […]
Penguins' Draft Prospect Profiles: Nikita Klepov
We're continuing our Pittsburgh Penguins draft profile series with a deep dive into Nikita Klepov.
Which young Penguins players could break out in 2026-27?
Looking at some young Pittsburgh Penguins players that could take a big step forward next season.
Penguins send three players to World Championships
Three players will be representing the Pittsburgh Penguins when the 2026 men’s world championship kicks off next weekend in Switzerland. Tommy Novak and Connor Clifton will be playing for the United States at the tournament, while Parker Wotherspoon will be skating for Canada. The Penguins will also be represented by assistant general manager Jason Spezza […]
Pens Points: Turning the page
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… As the Pittsburgh Penguins shift their attention toward the off-season, we can look back at the overall picture of their playoff run and the season as a whole. The team was largely undone by their disastrous start, falling into a 3–0 series hole, in addition to […]
Flyers hold off Penguins 3-2 for Game 1 win
Travis Sanheim scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers announced their return to the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Philadelphia pulled off a stunner in the opener when Sanheim split a pair of Penguins at the top of the zone, glided down the slot and then fired the puck by Stuart Skinner. Porter Martone, the Flyers’ 19-year-old rookie forward, provided some needed insurance when he beat Skinner on a wrist shot with 2:37 to play.
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ St. Louis Blues, 4/14/2026
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (41-24-16, 98 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) @ St. Louis Blues (36-33-12, 82 points, 7th place Central Division) When: 9:30 p.m. ET How to Watch: Local on TVAS and SN-PIT, national on ESPN Pens’ Path Ahead: The Philadelphia Flyers officially clinched a first-round matchup with the Pens with a shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on […]
Game Preview: Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins, 4/11/2026
Who: Washington Capitals (40-30-9, 89 points, 6th place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (41-22-16, 98 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 3:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: National broadcast on ABC and TBS Pens’ Path Ahead: Today is the final home game of the regular season (but not the last home game of the season, now that […]
NHL Playoffs: What’s next for the Penguins?
The Pittsburgh Penguins completed a double whammy yesterday, not only did they clinch a playoff spot for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs as a result of their victory, they also clinched second place in the Metropolitan Division courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers loss. That makes for the best of days. What’s next for the Pens? […]
Penguins clinch playoff spot with 5-2 win over Devils
Evgeni Malkin scored as part of his two-point game, Sidney Crosby set up two goals and Kris Letang had an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night. The Penguins are playoff-bound for the first time since 2022, ending a three-year drought that followed a streak of qualifying 16 seasons in a row. Crosby, Malkin and Letang have been around for all of it, including Stanley Cup runs in 2009, ’16 and ’17.
Could the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Recapture the Magic of 2016?
It’s now been a decade since the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted their fourth Stanley Cup, and ten years later, the team is looking to recapture that magic once more. Only four members remain from the 2015-16 team: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Bryan Rust. Four guys who not only know what it’s like to […] The post Could the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Recapture the Magic of 2016? appeared first on The Lead.
Penguins announce 2025-26 team award winners
Defenseman Erik Karlsson wins a major award, while the fourth line wins two of them for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The week ahead: Penguins looking for just one win
When the 2025-26 NHL season began the Pittsburgh Penguins were given, by most models, less than a 10 percent chance of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As they enter play on Monday, with game No. 79 on the schedule ahead, MoneyPuck has them at a 99.9 percent chance to make the playoffs with an 8.2 […]
Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/31/2026
Who: Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8, 86 points, 6th place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16, 90 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sportsnet Detroit, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are headed to Tampa Bay to pay the Lightning on Thursday before returning […]
Penguins are ‘furious’ over string of disputed NHL decisions
Frustration is building inside the Pittsburgh Penguins organization after a series of disputed NHL decisions against them during a critical stretch. The Penguins are pushing for a playoff spot after a three-season drought. The issue gained attention after comments from…
Stars visit the Flyers after Bourque's 2-goal performance
Dallas Stars (44-18-11, in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (36-24-12, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -154, Flyers +129; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Mavrik Bourque's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stars' 6-3 win. Philadelphia has a 16-12-8 record at home and a 36-24-12 record overall.
Game Preview: Dallas Stars @ Pittsburgh Penguins 3/28/2026
Who: Dallas Stars (43-18-11, 97 points, 2nd place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (36-20-16, 88 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) When: 5:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Victory+, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins have a back-to-back coming up that will have a major impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race. […]
Mixed Sidney Crosby injury update emerges amid Penguins’ playoff push
Sidney Crosby’s injury update has left the Pittsburgh Penguins with mixed emotions during a crucial playoff push. The captain exited Thursday’s NHL game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body issue, and the team quickly ruled him out for the…
The week ahead: Another big (and tough) week for Penguins
Looking at what the Pittsburgh Penguins need to do to secure their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.