Pittsburgh Penguins Articles - Page 16

Pressure is mounting on Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins to break out of their slump. The Penguins have now lost three games in a row following a brutal 4-2 home loss to the New York Islanders Monday night, which also caused Pittsburgh to slide down in the Wild Card positioning in the Eastern Conference. […]

Tristan Jarry is returning at the perfect time for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they continue to fight for a wild card spot in the NHL’s ultra-competitive Eastern Conference. Jarry will start in net for the Penguins as they welcome the New York Islanders to PPG Paints Arena on Monday night, the team announced. The 27-year-old […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in the midst of a heated playoff race in the Eastern Conference Wild Card and face a team Monday that is right on their heels: The New York Islanders. Ahead of this very important matchup, veteran Sidney Crosby talked about just how critical it is for the Pens to grab […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit Long Island to face off with the New York Islanders. We’re at UBS Arena sharing our NHL odds series, making a Penguins-Islanders prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Significantly, backup goalie Casey DeSmith made 38 […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in need of wins and points to stay in the hunt for at least a wild card spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That is also why the Pens are hoping for the return of netminder Tristan Jarry to action as soon as possible. While Jarrys’ status remains up in the […]

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough time on Saturday night. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings 6-0 as they honored one of their franchise heroes. They also saw Crosby get kicked out of a game for the first time in his career. The incident occurred in the third period. Crosby engaged […]

An intriguing inter-league matchup is scheduled to take place this evening as the defending champion Colorado Avalanche take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Avalanche-Penguins prediction and pick will be revealed. Fresh off of a lengthy amount of rest for both squads after the All-Star Break took place, Colorado […]

The 2023 NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and teams that are beginning to fade toward a rebuild could wind up being crucial sellers. Among the top names linked to a potential trade at the deadline is Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. Amid the disarray within the organization and their less-than-ideal position in the standings, […]

You couldn’t have written a better story for Kris Letang’s return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup on Tuesday night. After missing two months of the season due to a stroke, a death in the family and a lower body injury, Letang recorded four points, including the game winner, in a wild 7-6 Penguins win over […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are welcoming veteran defenseman Kris Letang back to active duty following the team’s decision to activate him off the injured reserve ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Florida Panthers at home, as announced by General Manager Ron Hextall (h/t NHL.com). To accommodate the return of Kris Letang, the Penguins also decided […]

The Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins will clash on the ice this Friday evening in what should be an entertaining inter-conference duel! Join us for our NHL odds series where our Jets-Penguins prediction and pick will be revealed. One of the more talented teams in the Western Conference so far this year, the Winnipeg Jets […]

With major implications on the line, a pair of impressive squads will try to make their case in proving that they belong amidst the best of the NHL as the Pittsburgh Penguins battle with the Vegas Golden Nights in the Sin City. Let’s check out our NHL odds series where our Penguins-Golden Knights prediction and pick […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the red-hot Boston Bruins during the 2023 NHL Winter Classic. They were without star defenseman Kris Letang, who’s gone through a lot this season. However, there was another, more heartbreaking reason the Penguins defenseman missed the game. Letang missed the game because of the unfortunate passing of his father. “I […]

The Boston Bruins have the perfect getup ahead of the 2023 NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Brad Marchand and company arriving at the site wearing Boston Red Sox uniforms. Batters up. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/51aWZ8kMku — Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 2, 2023 One by one, Bruins players alighted […]

The 2023 NHL Winter Classic is quickly approaching. Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Fenway Park to face the Boston Bruins in hockey’s biggest annual outdoor game. The Winter Classic is relatively new, all things told. Hockey fans watch the first iteration on New Year’s Day 2008 live as snow fell upon a passionate Buffalo, […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders will be back on the ice Tuesday night after spending time away from it during the Christmas break. The Penguins are third in the Metropolitan Division with 43 points, while the Islanders are sixth with 40 points. With all that being said, let’s now take a look at […]

The Carolina Hurricanes will clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins as the two squad battle at the PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Penguins prediction and pick. The Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored a goal to get things going. […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will fly south for this December matchup as they face the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Panthers prediction and pick. The Penguins defeated the Stars 2-1 on Monday night in  a tight game. Roope Hintz tipped a rebound in for a […]

Just 10 days after suffering the second stroke of his career, Kris Letang was miraculously seen donning a full contact jersey at Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice on Thursday morning. Letang returned to the ice for morning skate earlier this week, a move many in the hockey world equated to the 35-year-old simply staying in game shape, […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star defenseman Kris Letang suffered a stroke last Monday, the second one he’s had during his NHL career. Naturally, Letang was listed as being out indefinitely by the Penguins, but the veteran was seen making some eye-opening progress in recent days. On Tuesday, just eight days after suffering the stroke, Letang was seen […]

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has received plenty of flack lately regarding his recent antics. During Saturday’s loss vs. the Penguins, a frustrated Binnington laid a dirty hit on Penguins’ Jason Zucker. The play prompted a brutal response from head coach Craig Berube, who ripped into his netminder for his antics saying that it’s […]

In what should be an action-packed Thursday slate of NHL action, the Vegas Golden Knights will make the trip to Pittsburgh to take on the mighty Penguins. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Golden Knights-Penguins prediction and pick will take place. The last time we saw the Golden Knights out on the […]

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall announced that defenseman Kris Letang would be out indefinitely after suffering a stroke. The veteran six-time All-Star suffered a stroke in 2014, causing him to miss two months. Fortunately, Letang has played 543 regular-season games and made 69 playoff appearances since the last time this occurred. In a statement […]

With an action-packed Eastern Conference slate this Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in what should be an absolute treat. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Hurricanes-Penguins prediction and pick will be made. Enduring a dreadful five-game losing streak that saw the Hurricanes lose […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals scoring machine Alex Ovechkin will always be mentioned in the same sentence. Both are supremely gifted players whose careers in the NHL started at the same time, have only played for one team so far in the big leagues, and also play not only in the same […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to see each other again on the ice for the second time in a week, with Auston Matthews and company paying the Pens a visit this Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. Will the Maple Leafs get back at Pittsburgh and score a victory to […]

Two historically rich teams in the history of the NHL will go head-to-head as the Pittsburgh Penguins travel West to take on the Edmonton Oilers. Join us for our NHL odds series, where our Penguins-Oilers prediction and pick will be revealed. The only blemish of the season coming in an overtime loss that occurred in Montreal […]

After months of speculation, rumors and leaks, the NHL and Adidas finally unveiled the new set of Reverse Retro jerseys for all 32 teams on Thursday. The previous set of these jerseys, worn during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, contained some incredible designs, and this batch follows suit. For the uninitiated, a Reverse Retro jersey takes […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are clearly a veteran team that depends on Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang for leadership, scoring and all-around play. That trio opened their 17th season together Thursday night as the Penguins took the ice for their season opener against the Arizona Coyotes. With Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang […]

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is entering the twilight of his career. And what a career it has been for the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer. Drafted in 2005, Crosby immediately took the league by storm. He recorded 39 goals and 102 points in his rookie season, finishing second in Calder Memorial Trophy voting as […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are at an interesting point in their current timeline. The team is competitive, having made the playoffs each of the last 16 seasons. However, they aren’t the dominant force they used to be. The Penguins recorded 103 points in the regular season last year, their highest total since the 2018-19 season. And […]

One of the biggest talking points for the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the 2022 offseason was the statuses of center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang — two players whom Sidney Crosby has very close relationships with, considering that the trio was part of the Pittsburgh teams that won the franchise’s last three Stanley Cup titles. […]

In a somewhat surprising twist, the Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin ahead of free agency earlier this month. There was an interesting series of events leading up to Malkin signing an extension with the Penguins. Heading into the offseason, it seemed like the two sides were going their separate ways. There seemed to be quite […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins locked up forward Rickard Rakell to a six-year, $30 million contract ahead of free agency during the 2022 NHL offseason. Rakell is 29 years old and was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks at the trade deadline. In exchange, the Penguins dealt Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, and a future second-round pick to the […]

The New York Rangers have fortified the goaltender spots behind Igor Shesterkin. They brought in a reliable backup, Jaroslav Halak, and a third-stringer who has some history with the Rangers in the playoffs. The team announced that they signed Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Louis Domingue to a two-year deal. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with goaltender […]

Kris Letang’s contract status was a major question mark for the Pittsburgh Penguins heading into the NHL offseason. Between Letang and teammate Evgeni Malkin, it seemed like a strong bet the Penguins would part ways with one of their longtime veterans, if not both. However, the Penguins locked up Kris Letang last week, signing the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins were ousted in the first round of the NHL playoffs for the second consecutive season this year. The lack of overall success created questions surrounding the direction of the franchise. As recent as Monday, Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin had informed the team that he planned on testing the free agent waters. Well, […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a bold move ahead of NHL free agency when they locked down forward Rickard Rakell in a six-year, $30 million contract. It’s a risky move to lock down Rakell at that price, especially given the team is still hoping to get a deal done with Evgeni Malkin. However, according to Pierre […]

On a day where Heinz Field was officially re-named Acrisure Stadium, the hits keep coming for the city of Pittsburgh, as Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins‘ long-time center has decided to hit the open market for the first time in his career in order to see what the market bears. That’s right, according to Darren Dreger […]