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Jan 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal scored by forward Anthony Mantha (39) during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
11 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

The real reason the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly look unstoppable, revealed by a forward
Oct 26, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and forward Evgeni Malkin (71) react after losing to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
12 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Anthony Mantha reveals what he’s hearing on Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang's absence
Jan 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) watches as forward Filip Chytil (72) battles with Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte (46) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
13 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Jim Rutherford can’t hide it, the Pittsburgh Penguins have his attention
Nov 7, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) talk against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
14 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Penguins reveal a "strange" injury update on Malkin and Letang, and it’s the last thing fans needed
Jan 29, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel (81) celebrates his goal with goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) at the bench against the Chicago Blackhawksduring the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
17 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

The last two games quietly changed Ben Kindel’s Penguins reality
Jun 1, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) celebrates with center Nick Bonino (13) and left wing Carl Hagelin (62) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period in game two of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at Consol Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-Imagn Images
18 hours ago | Par Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins plan a surprise honor on Saturday, and longtime fans are buzzing
Mar 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) and center Sidney Crosby (middle) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrate after defeating the Ottawa Senators in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Kyle Dubas is narrowing the Penguins’ deadline plan to one clear fix
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 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Insider Chris Johnston hints at a quiet but risky Penguins deadline move
Jan 6, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) is congratulated by defenseman Sam Malinski (70) , center Zakhar Bardakov (93) and defenseman Ilya Solovyov (28) after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Jan 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Penguins defenseman set to make team debut and Dan Muse opens up about it
Jan 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (71) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
Jan 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Dan Muse responds to the speculation surrounding Evgeni Malkin's health
Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltenders Stuart Skinner (74) and Arturs Silovs (37) react after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins reveal starting goalie in what is set to be a defining week
Dec 23, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rutger McGroarty (2) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jan 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins call up a forward and place a defenseman on injured reserve as roster pressure spikes
Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) and defenseman Brett Kulak (77) and center Ben Kindel (81) congratulate right wing Justin Brazeau (16) on his power play goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 29 | Par Daniel Lucente

Forget the trade deadline: The Pittsburgh Penguins may already have the steal of the year
Jan 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Brett Kulak (77) battle for position during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

Brett Kulak opens up on his past before hockey and it hits close to home
Jan 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte (46) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

Blake Lizotte gets deeply honest about Dan Muse and his coaching
Jan 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Noah Philp (15) skates during the warmups before the game against the MontrÃal Canadiens at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

Hurricanes waive 27-year-old centerman, and the Penguins should take a peek
Oct 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) stand as they are recognized as the longest tenured teammates in North American professional sports history before their twentieth season together prior to the game against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

The Penguins just teamed up with a well known artist, and it's the coolest "Big 3" era flex yet
Oct 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (91) skates with the puck ahead of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones (82) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

The price the Penguins would have to pay for Evander Kane has been revealed
Apr 5, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and ight wing Rutger McGroarty (2) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) and defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrate after Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) scores a power play goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

Insider Jeff Marek hints at a key addition in Kyle Dubas' Penguins deadline plans
Jan 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) and center Connor Dewar (19) react to a goal by center Blake Lizotte (46) during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jan 28 | Par Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins forward is playing like a man possessed after life-changing personal news
Dec 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany (3) and Chicago Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) battle for the puck during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Jan 27 | Par Daniel Lucente

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman undergoes surgery as pressure builds before the trade deadline
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