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Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) is greeted by the bench after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third action at PPG Paints Arena.
45 minutes ago  |  By Jack Sutherland

Yegor Chinakhov takes a shot at former Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason

Jan 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (right) handles the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (left) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
5 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente

Egor Chinakhov reveals how he truly feels about Pittsburgh

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) congratulate center Ben Kindel (middle) on his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
6 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente

Evgeni Malkin enters a conversation the Penguins didn't expect

Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) looks on against the Montréal Canadiens during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
8 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente

Penguins' projected lineup vs. Blue Jackets revealed following Rutger McGroarty's concussion

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) celebrates his goal with Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and center Tommy Novak (18) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
9 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente

Egor Chinakhov is forcing Dan Muse to rethink his strategy

Dec 4, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
20 hours ago  |  By Tyler Ball

Nick Kypreos reveals new details on Evgeni Malkin's future with the Penguins ahead of trade deadline

Dec 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Pittsburgh Penguins logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
21 hours ago  |  By Tyler Ball

Penguins third-round pick Melvin Fernstrom finds a new home in Europe after disappointing start to the season

Nov 1, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse instructs players during a time out against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
23 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente

Dan Muse is sneaking into the NHL's biggest coaching debate

Dec 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by right wing Bryan Rust (middle) against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 16  |  By Daniel Lucente

One month later, the Tristan Jarry trade has a clear winner

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and center Sidney Crosby (87) react after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 16  |  By Daniel Lucente

Kyle Dubas' month of moves is changing the Penguins now and later

Sep 26, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Kyle Masters (73) takes down Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jan 16  |  By Daniel Lucente

Metropolitan Division team acquires young 22-year-old defenseman in trade with Sharks

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) returns to his net against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 16  |  By Daniel Lucente

Stuart Skinner appears to throw shade at the Oilers fanbase

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers center Denver Barkey (52) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 16  |  By Daniel Lucente

New Pittsburgh Penguins addition is making a noticeable impression on his teammates

Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas speaks to reporters
Jan 16  |  By Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins plans change abruptly at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex

Dec 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Sergei Murashov (1) looks on against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
Jan 15  |  By Jack Sutherland

Two Penguins players selected to participate in 2026 All-Star Classic

Mar 18, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves (27) moves the puck against the New York Islanders during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
Jan 15  |  By Jack Sutherland

Penguins' Ryan Graves comments on his future with Pittsburgh in the NHL

Dec 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel (81) skates into the offensive zone with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 15  |  By Daniel Lucente

NHL analyst addresses growing concern over Ben Kindel's goal drought

Pittsbugh Penguins Dan Muse sits and speaks to reporters at a presser
Jan 15  |  By Daniel Lucente

Dan Muse compares Penguins-Flyers rivalry to the NHL's fiercest matchups

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse smiles while speaking at a presser
Jan 15  |  By Daniel Lucente

Dan Muse announces Penguins' starting goalie, gives update on Rutger McGroarty

Oct 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras (46) reacts against Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Jan 15  |  By Daniel Lucente

One Flyers player keeps annoying the Penguins and has reignited the rivalry

Dec 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Garnet Hathaway (19) hits Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Jan 15  |  By Daniel Lucente

Penguins veteran admits Flyers rivalry is not what it used to be

Jan 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) talk during a break against the Calgary Flames during the third period at PPG Paints Arena
Jan 14  |  By Jack Sutherland

Penguins players create heartwarming memory for young fan facing health battle

Jan 8, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts after scoring a power play goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 14  |  By Daniel Lucente

Evgeni Malkin caught in funny moment during Penguins practice today

Dec 18, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Artus Silovs (37) checks with head coach Dan Muse (not pictured) as he is called to the bench with 6 minutes left in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Jan 14  |  By Daniel Lucente

Dan Muse addresses whether he would pull Arturs Silovs in the team's next shootout

Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) looks on against the Montréal Canadiens during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 14  |  By Daniel Lucente

Update emerges on Rutger McGroarty at Penguins practice today

Pittsburgh Penguins Arturs Silovs speaks to reporters in the locker room
Jan 14  |  By Daniel Lucente

Arturs Silovs calls out referees over third period blunder

Nov 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Tristan Broz (26) take a face-off during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 14  |  By Daniel Lucente

Penguins reassign 23-year-old forward to the AHL amid lineup adjustments

Jan 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) handles the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 14  |  By Daniel Lucente

NHL analyst breaks down the real reason behind Penguins three straight losses

Nov 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates with the puck ahead of Minnesota Wild center Yakov Trenin (13) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 13  |  By Tyler Ball

Insider provides latest details on extension talks between the Penguins and Evgeni Malkin

Pittsburgh Penguins Harrison Brunicke speaks to reporters in the locker room
Jan 13  |  By Daniel Lucente

Harrison Brunicke keeps returning to one word when describing his Penguins experience

Pittsburgh Penguins Blake Lizotte speaks to reporters in the locker room
Jan 13  |  By Daniel Lucente

Blake Lizotte's preseason comments resurface after new contract signing

Mar 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrates scoring the game winning goal in overtime with defenseman Kris Letang (58) after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 13  |  By Daniel Lucente

Bryan Rust and Kris Letang reveal how the Penguins must adjust without Erik Karlsson

Jan 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) skates up ice with the puck in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 13  |  By Daniel Lucente

New update emerges on Bryan Rust at Penguins practice today

Dec 18, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) prepares for a face off in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Jan 13  |  By Daniel Lucente

Penguins make multiple roster moves following Erik Karlsson's injury

Dec 6, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason keeps an eye on his team during the third period against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Jan 12  |  By Tyler Ball

Penguins division rival unexpectedly fire head coach after disappointing stretch

Dec 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (46) moves the puck as Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) chases during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
Jan 12  |  By Tom Banks

Kyle Dubas explains his decision to sign Penguins forward to three-year contract extension

Dec 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) on his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 12  |  By Daniel Lucente

NHL insider Nick Kypreos updates on Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson's future with the Penguins

Dec 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (16) celebrates scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Jan 12  |  By Daniel Lucente

NHL analyst breaks down what the Penguins need to do to regain offensive firepower

Oct 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones (82) chases the puck ahead of New York Rangers left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 12  |  By Daniel Lucente

Penguins assign 255-game veteran defenseman to the AHL on conditioning loan

Nov 1, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse instructs players during a time out against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
Jan 12  |  By Daniel Lucente

NHL analyst says it is time for Dan Muse to reunite a specific line

Dec 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) celebrates scoring a goal with center Sidney Crosby (87) and right wing Rickard Rakell (67) against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Jan 11  |  By Tyler Ball

Insider gives the latest update on trade rumors surrounding Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bill Zonnon is selected as the 22nd overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater.
Jan 11  |  By Jack Sutherland

Penguins 2025 first-round pick Bill Zonnon continues to dominate the QMJHL after return from serious injury

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