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The Pittsburgh Penguins have been without Sidney Crosby for two games with a left arm injury. Crosby has been practicing since the injury but his status for the 4 Nations Face-Off is still up in the air. Already named captain of Team Canada, Crosby is one of the greatest players to ever put on the […]

The New York Rangers lost a 3-2 nailbiter to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night, but they were without both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Yet, the Rangers failed to get the job done and Vincent Trocheck let his team hear it after the contest. Via The Score: “There’s no excuse, even if there was […]

Sidney Crosby has not been out of the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup since Game 6 of Round 1 in 2022 — but that will change for the captain on Friday night. Despite skating earlier in the day, Crosby will not be available against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed. […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a serious injury scare on Tuesday night involving Sidney Crosby. He collided awkwardly with New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula and was evaluated for an upper-body injury. After returning to the game, Crosby left again and missed practice on Wednesday. Practice on Thursday was going to be key for Crosby’s availability […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, but the departure of Sidney Crosby in the third period after a collision with Luke Hughes and Erik Haula was arguably the most concerning moment of the game for Pittsburgh fans. Sidney Crosby has gone to the Pens locker room […]

It’s rare to see professional athletes remain with one team their entire career. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby is on track to retire as a Penguin when things are all set and done, though. At the same time, a Crosby trade has never felt more possible than it does right now. Pittsburgh has an aging […]

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has spoken out on the league suspending him for three games after a cross-check to Conor Garland’s head on Saturday evening in a loss to the Vancouver Canucks. McDavid didn’t necessarily disagree with a suspension, but he does believe the ruling was “harsh”. Via Sportsnet: “Lots been said about it, […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be in the mix for a potential playoff spot, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that Kyle Dubas and the front office will be sellers at the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. However, it’s not expected to be a fire sale like many would believe. Via insider Pierre LeBrun: “There should be […]

There is no doubt that Sidney Crosby will find himself in the Hockey Hall of Fame shortly after he retires as a player. But the 37-year-old Crosby is still playing sensational hockey for the Pittsburgh Penguins and he continues to climb the ladder of the NHL’s all-time scoring leaders. SID IS MOVING UP THE RANKS […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up a big win over the New York Islanders on Sunday night. And the night was rather historic in nature. Sidney Crosby surpassed Mario Lemieux as the Penguins’ all-time assist leader in the second period. He assisted on Michael Bunting’s power-play goal which made it a 2-0 game at the time. […]

Hockey fans have watched Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby achieve many great feats over the years. Crosby has long established himself as one of the greatest players of his generation. There is little Crosby has not accomplished in the game of hockey. But on Sunday night, the Penguins star made more history, passing fellow Pittsburgh […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers turned back the clock on Monday night, playing a vintage barn burner in the final game for each team before the holiday break — and Sidney Crosby was right in the thick of things. The captain scored a goal and added three assists as the Pens beat the Flyers […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2024. Pittsburgh put in a late push for a spot in the postseason. However, the team could not make it into the dance even with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin maintaining a high level of play. This season, it appears as if any hope […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to struggle, and things don’t appear to be getting better any time soon. It’s unfamiliar territory for the famed trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, three franchise icons who helped bring three Stanley Cup wins to the Penguins in 2009, 2016 and 2017. Their championship window closed years […]

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has added another notch to his already first-ballot Hall of Fame career. During Saturday’s game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh against the visiting Utah Hockey Club, Crosby became the 21st player in history to score 600 goals. He took a pass from defenseman Erik Karlsson and beat Utah goaltender […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed toward the cellar of the NHL this year. And things did not get better for the team on Friday night. Pittsburgh lost at home to the Winnipeg Jets by the score of 4-1. However, fans were treated to quite the spectacle. Penguins star Sidney Crosby got into a fight with […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on track for a top-10 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Penguins recently kicked off a rebuild by trading Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals. Many expect this team to be one of the rougher ones to watch. But on Friday night against the Winnipeg Jets, Sidney Crosby gave fans […]

San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini showed his appreciation for Sidney Crosby ahead of his first game against the Penguins’ legend. The number one overall pick from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has struggled with injuries in his young career. Despite the early health struggles, Celebrini will check something off his bucket list in his […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a rough start to the 2024 season. They have lost four of their last five games entering Thursday and have just 15 points out of 18 games. Building a contender around their aging stars has been difficult and president Kyle Dubas is looking to restart. If the Penguins do […]

The Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid back on the ice after an injury scare in late October. Edmonton is looking to build upon last season’s run to the Stanley Cup Final. But a slow start has certainly hindered things. In any event, this week could become a historic one if McDavid produces at his usual […]

Two of the greatest NHL players of all-time are getting ready to meet for a 70th time in the regular season. A matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals on Friday means Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin are facing off once again. The two players, who are headed to the Hall of Fame someday, […]

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues to play at an elite level, even though the nickname “Sid the Kid” hasn’t quite fit him for over a decade. At 37 years of age, Crosby has shown no signs of slowing down with six goals and nine assists in the first 14 games of the 2024-25 season, […]

Marc-Andre Fleury played the last game of his Hall of Fame career at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night, and the beloved goaltender came out with a victory. The Minnesota Wild beat Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 in front of a sold out crowd, with ‘Flower’ making 26 saves. After the game, the […]

The 2024-25 NHL season will pause in February for a new tournament called the 4 Nations Face-Off. The US, Canada, Finland, and Sweden will put together their rosters for a round-robin tournament. Preliminary selections have already taken place with some obvious selections being finalized. Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby will both be representing Canada for […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is trying to stay positive after his team started off the season slowly. The Penguins are 3-4 to start the campaign, and Crosby knows the club must perform much better. “It’s not our goalies. It’s on us to play better in front of them. We’re giving up odd-man rushes,” Crosby […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not have fun on the road in Winnipeg on Sunday. Winnipeg Jets fans trolled the Penguins in the third period as the team fell 6-3 to the hosting Jets. Pittsburgh lost by three goals to the Carolina Hurricanes their last time out. And they have allowed four goals or more in […]

It was a night of milestones at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the Buffalo Sabres. Captain Sidney Crosby became the 10th player in NHL history to reach 1,600 points, and now fellow Penguins legend and future Hall of Famer Evgeni Malkin has achieved a historic milestone of his own. His […]

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has achieved nearly everything possible in his remarkable NHL career and is a guaranteed first-ballot Hall of Famer whenever he retires. On Wednesday night, he added another milestone to his already illustrious career. With an assist on Bryan Rust’s first-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena, Crosby […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs underwent a series of major changes in leadership during the offseason following their latest postseason opening-round setback. To begin with, they terminated head coach Sheldon Keefe and replaced him with 2019 Stanley Cup-winning bench boss Craig Berube, who led the St. Louis Blues to their first-ever title. Additionally, John Tavares ceded […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Kyle Dubas believe they’re doing the right thing by extending the team’s contending window. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have been some of the franchise’s best all-time players, and they’re avoiding a rebuild with them on the roster. However, the front office could be doing irreversible damage to their […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins got back in the win column on Thursday night, spoiling the Detroit Red Wings’ home opener at Little Caesars Arena — and Evgeni Malkin joined a historic club in the process. Malkin registered an assist on Erik Karlsson’s powerplay goal early in the third period — his second apple of the contest […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have extended the contract of franchise icon and captain Sidney Crosby for two more seasons beyond the 2024-25 campaign, the final year of his current deal. Crosby’s new extension matches his jersey number, with an average annual value (AAV) of $8.7 million, the same as his previous contract. Immediately after the deal was […]

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have struck a deal. After two disappointing seasons, the 2024-25 campaign will be an important one for Crosby and Pittsburgh. Now, according to Chris Johnston from TSN, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins have agreed to a two-year contract extension. “Sidney Crosby signs a two-year extension with the #pens carrying […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are still working to sign Sidney Crosby to a contract extension this summer. Reports earlier in the summer indicated a deal between Crosby and the Penguins was close. However, the future Hall of Fame center remains unsigned as the team prepares for training camp. And reports have indicated that Crosby may be […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will be hoping to bounce back in the 2024-25 season and make the playoffs. The team traded Jake Guentzel at the deadline and has made numerous other changes ahead of training camp. However, one of the most important storylines is the contract situation surrounding captain Sidney Crosby. Crosby is heading into the […]

For the first time in superstar captain and franchise icon Sidney Crosby’s career, the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the postseason two years straight after falling just short of qualifying this past spring. The Penguins were locked into a three-team battle with the rival Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings for the final Wild Card spot in […]

A contract extension was thought to be a foregone conclusion for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. While Sid is no longer a kid, he has remained one of the NHL’s best and most popular players despite entering his late 30s. But there’s now a greater possibility than ever that Crosby will not finish his […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins has five championships across two of the greatest eras in the modern NHL. From Mario Lemieux to Sidney Crosby, the Penguins have been a dominant force for over 30 years. Which of the five championships takes the top spot on the list? And which near-championship squads round it out? Greatest Penguins team […]

Sidney Crosby has been the heart and soul of the Pittsburgh Penguins since being selected No. 1 overall by the organization back in the 2005 NHL Draft. And that doesn’t look to be changing any time soon. Crosby and the Penguins are “closing in on a new contract” that would likely keep the captain in […]