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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
53 minutes ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Veteran Penguins defenseman is reinventing himself after Erik Karlsson's injury
Dec 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
18 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Penguins make a surprise recall as Rutger McGroarty returns to the AHL
Manitoba Moose and Laval rocket play each other
20 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Update emerges on fan who suffered medical emergency during last night's hockey game
Jan 11, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck during the first period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images
21 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

An Erik Karlsson update emerges at Penguins practice
Nov 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his second power play goal of the game with center Evgeni Malkin (71) against the Washington Capitals during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
22 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are fueling one desire in Pittsburgh right now
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
23 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Something about Pittsburgh's newest trade arrival is changing the Penguins
Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images
Jan 18 | Par Daniel Lucente

One critical issue is starting to sabotage the Penguins' playoff bid
Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Charlie Coyle (3) scores on Pittsburgh Penguins center goalie Arturs Silovs (37) in a shoot out at PPG Paints Arena. Columbus won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images
Jan 17 | Par Daniel Lucente

Arturs Silovs breaks his silence after yet another Penguins shootout loss
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
Jan 17 | Par 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
Jan 17 | Par 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
Jan 17 | Par 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
Jan 17 | Par Daniel Lucente

Egor Chinakhov is forcing Dan Muse to rethink his strategy
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 16 | Par 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 | Par 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 | Par 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 | Par 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 | Par 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 | Par Daniel Lucente

New Pittsburgh Penguins addition is making a noticeable impression on his teammates
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas speaks to reporters
Jan 16 | Par Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins plans change abruptly at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
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 | Par 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 | Par Daniel Lucente

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