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Today in Hockey History: May 20

Matthew Zator | May 20, 2025

On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Sabres History

Penguins’ Best & Worst Moves Under GM Ron Hextall

Jake Decker | May 3, 2025

On Feb. 9, 2021, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced Ron Hextall as their new general manager (GM), along with Brian Burke as their president of hockey operations. As the former GM…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Letang, Penguins, Bruins, Oilers

Jim Parsons | April 16, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins sent a message to their fans after a disappointing season. There is talk of a possible change, but there is also speculation…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Player Milestones to Watch for the Remainder of the Season

Zach Alvarado | January 31, 2025

With this season being one to forget for the Pittsburgh Penguins on a team aspect, some players still have things to look forward to on an individual aspect. So far…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins’ 10 Best Defensemen in Team History

Nick Horwat | January 21, 2025

It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins, Top 10 Lists

Tkachuk, Ullmark Lead Senators to 3-2 OT Win Over Penguins

Jacob Billington | December 14, 2024

The Ottawa Senators (15-13-2) defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins (13-15-4) by a score of 3-2 with the overtime goal coming from Brady Tkachuk. This is the first time the Senators have…

Categories NHL News, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins Players Who Have to Improve

Sylvie McCarthy | November 25, 2024

It is almost December and nothing seems to be going right for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Blown leads and goalie woes have been the story of their season so far and…

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Penguins’ Kris Letang’s Road to 1,100 Career Games Played

Jordan Orth | November 4, 2024

Reaching 1,000 career games is a significant accomplishment in the NHL, but reaching 1,100 games with one team is another level. Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang reached the latter accomplishment…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins’ Questions That Need to Be Answered This Season

Zach Alvarado | August 22, 2024

The past two years have not been up to par with what the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to accomplish from 2007 to 2022. During that time, they went on to…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews

They Wore it Once: Penguins Players and Their Unique Numbers

Sylvie McCarthy | August 17, 2024

*This was originally published in Aug. 2021**Original article by Nick Horwat In the storied history of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 779 different players have played in at least one game, and…

Categories Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Flames, Canadiens, Bruins

Jim Parsons | August 12, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is the plan in Detroit where the team has three NHL goaltenders to start the season? Meanwhile, could Andrei Kuzmenko be a trade candidate…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors

Penguins Milestones to Watch for in the 2024-25 Season

Jordan Orth | August 4, 2024

With a roster that is loaded with veteran players, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a handful of players who could end up reaching career milestones this coming season. While there does…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews
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