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The week ahead for Penguins players at the Olympics: The games begin

The NHL players are back in the Winter Olympics for the first time since the 2014 Sochi games, and that means we get our first fully functional best-on-best tournament in over a decade. It is going to be thrilling, compelling hockey, and it all begins on Wednesday. There are three primary rooting interests I have […]

From PensBurgh | about 13 hours ago | 0 reads

Dubas still focused on younger additions

The Artemi Panarin trade saga opened and closed last week without mention of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens sit fourth in the East in points percentage (.625%) but there was no smoke in adding the top name in the market. Some of that was player specific since Panarin held a full no movement clause and […]

From PensBurgh | about 15 hours ago | 0 reads

Pens Points: Crosby named captain for Team Canada

Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was officially named captain of Team Canada’s men’s ice hockey team on Sunday. Crosby previously served as the Olympic captain in 2014 when Canada won gold. [Trib Live] After a 12-year absence on the Olympic stage, the Penguins’ Olympians are treasuring […]

From PensBurgh | about 18 hours ago | 0 reads

Sunday Standings: Penguins surging at the Olympic break

Fueled by a 14-3-3 run since Christmas break that ranked second in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves sitting pretty in the Eastern Conference’s playoff picture when the NHL took its pause for the Olympics. Pittsburgh’s season so far can be neatly broken into three segments; there was the hot 8-2-2 start that got […]

From PensBurgh | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Everyone was wrong about the Penguins this season

Sticking with our informal theme today about surprises, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the biggest surprises in what has turned into a very surprising NHL season. The average margin of error for seven of the leading internet advanced stat models, plus betting over/unders and a large fan poll has added up to being […]

From PensBurgh | 3 days ago | 1 read

The many positive surprises of the 2025-26 Penguins

The Penguins find themselves holding a playoff position at the Olympic break almost entirely because of a series of surprise contributions. They’re exceeding any and all realistic preseason expectations as a result. This break gives a good chance to circle back at the preseason to re-emphasize just how incredible many things have worked out on […]

From PensBurgh | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Thoughts on the Penguins at the Olympic break: Are they contenders?

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored one of their most impressive wins of the 2025-26 season on Thursday night when they beat a Buffalo Sabres team that has been one of the hottest in the NHL by an 5-2 margin. It was an impressive win not only because they mostly outplayed the Sabres, but also because they […]

From PensBurgh | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Pens Points: Rookies shine in Buffalo

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Before the game, the Penguins gave a few roster updates, including the ill-timed news that forward Rickard Rakell suffered a lower-body injury. As a result, one of the Penguins’ top forward prospects, Avery Hayes, had been recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. [PensBurgh] And speaking of Hayes, […]

From PensBurgh | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Rickard Rakell injured, Avery Hayes recalled

The Pittsburgh Penguins only have one game left before their Olympic break but are experiencing a bumpy road to get to that finish line. It was already announced that Blake Lizotte will be out for tonight’s game against Buffalo due to the birth of his child and that Noel Acciari is a game-time decision while […]

From PensBurgh | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Penguins fourth line could have very different look vs. Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins fourth line has become a major driving force behind their success this season, and rapidly become not only one of the most effective fourth-lines in the NHL, but also one of their most effective lines as a team. When the Penguins visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, in their final game […]

From PensBurgh | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres 2/5/2026

Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (28-15-12, 68 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Division) @ Buffalo Sabres (32-18-6, 70 points, 3rd place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and MSG-B, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The path for most of the players is an enviable one to spend some time with their […]

From PensBurgh | 5 days ago | 1 read

Pens Points: Sabre Rattling

With the NHL prepared to hit pause on the 2025-26 season, two of the most unlikely playoff contenders will meet before the Olympic break begins and players scatter either to Italy for The Games or to some far away dentation for some earned R ‘n R. On the shores of Lake Erie, the Pittsburgh Penguins […]

From PensBurgh | 5 days ago | 0 reads

Penguins’ Caleb Jones suspended 20 games for violating substance program

Tough news for the Caleb Jones and the Pittsburgh Penguins, as it was announced on Wednesday that Jones has been suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Jones will face his suspension without pay, which kicks in once the NHL resumes play after the Olympic break. Under the CBA, the suspension includes a mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, as Jones will undergo further evaluation and treatment.  It ...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 5 days ago | 0 reads

NHL suspends Caleb Jones for 20 games for violating terms of Performance Enhancing Substances

Defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended for 20 games by the NHL From the league:  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance […]

From PensBurgh | 5 days ago | 1 read

What the NHL’s Olympic Roster Freeze could mean for the Penguins

The Olympics are approaching and there’s a housekeeping note to be aware of starting this afternoon. From PuckPedia: During the Olympics, there are restrictions on teams making player transactions. The Olympic Roster freeze goes from February 4 at 3pm ET to February 22 at 11:59 ET. During the freeze: -No Trades are permitted-Players can be […]

From PensBurgh | 6 days ago | 1 read

Wilkes Weekly: Dumba named AHL player of the week

It was a perfect weekend for the WBS Penguins, two games and two big wins. Nick Hart from WBSPenguins.com gives the quick glance of the action. Saturday, Jan. 31 – PENGUINS 4 vs. Syracuse 1On Crosscheck Cancer Night, the Penguins delivered a feel-good win for their fans. Avery Hayes and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard scored in short order […]

From PensBurgh | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Pens Points: Downed on the island

Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat scored twice on Tuesday night, including his game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime, as the Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 and Pittsburgh dropped its second straight game. [Recap] The Penguins placed goaltender Filip Larsson on unconditional waivers for a […]

From PensBurgh | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Islanders 5, Penguins 4 (OT): Horvat, Barzal find their groove

The New York Islanders pulled out a late equalizer and 5-4 overtime win in an intense, back-and-forth meeting with the Pittsburgh Penguins that highlighted how we have Ilya Sorokin and they have Replacement Jarry. True, Sorokin allowed at least one goal he would want back, when Bryan Rust banked a shot in off his glove […]

From Lighthouse Hockey | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Penguins/Islanders Recap: NYI makes comeback, wins in OT

Pregame The Penguins happily welcome the return of Bryan Rust from his suspension and get Stuart Skinner in net. First period Good start for the Penguins, they get an early power play after Scott Mayfield hooks Egor Chinakhov. Smart penalty to take being as Chinakhov was in a similar position to his goal last night, […]

From PensBurgh | 6 days ago | 3 reads

Penguins have raised expectations this season with their play

There are a couple of different ways you can look at the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. You could take the charitable approach and say they have been playing spectacular hockey for more than a month now, and that after such a long, sustained run of excellent play they […]

From PensBurgh | 6 days ago | 0 reads