Ryan Pike recaps his October media binge, highlighting hockey‑centric reads like a PuckPedia newsletter on the NHL tagging rule, Daily Faceoff’s deep dive into emergency backup goalies, and a interview with Ontario coach Danny Austin on recent Flames call‑ups. He also recommends arena‑focused videos on the San Jose Sharks’ SAP Center renovation, the Dallas Stars’ new Plano arena financing, and Las Vegas’ costly Allegiant Stadium, plus a quirky local piece on Calgary’s stubborn 7th Avenue block. The post ends with a teaser for the Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament slated for Jan. 22‑24, 2027.
Goalie Sergei Murashov shines in Pittsburgh's 3-2 shootout win over San Jose, but forward Egor Chinakhov is the real story. Despite just three goals and two assists in 15 games, Chinakhov leads the league in 5-on-5 rush attempts (1.27 per 60) and ranks 13th overall in shot attempts per 60 minutes. His speed and chance creation rival teammates Nicholas Robertson and Rickard Rakell, yet bad luck—disallowed goals, multiple post hits, and a 4.35% shooting percentage—has kept his scoring low. The author argues his underlying numbers suggest a breakout is imminent, especially if he earns more power‑play time, potentially pushing him toward a 28‑goal pace. The piece urges Penguins fans to trust the process and watch Chinakhov’s impending surge.
Sergei Murashov stopped 34 of 36 shots in regulation and overtime, then all three shootout attempts in the Penguins' 3-2 victory over the Sharks, Wednesday night at SAP Center. He had both of the wins on the visitors' 2-1 California road trip.
The Sharks keep losing, and that has changed the leverage in the Simon Edvinsson talks. #RedWings
The LA Kings reassign center Kenny Connors to the AHL Ontario Reign to make room for Kevin Fiala’s activation from injured reserve. Connors, who earned his first NHL point against San Jose during a brief three‑game recall, returns to the Reign where he’s posted seven points in 11 games this season. Coach Peter Laviolette praised his play, hinting at a future call‑up, but roster limits force the move. Fiala, sidelined since February and recovering from multiple surgeries, joins a roster still reshuffling around Mats Zuccarello’s return.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks remain extremely interested in Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson as his December 1 signing deadline approaches. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks GM…
After a rough stretch that saw Sergei Murashov surrender ten goals in two starts, the 22‑year‑old Penguins rookie appears to be regaining his confidence. He posted a 34‑of‑36 save performance and stopped all three shootout attempts in a 3‑2 overtime win over San Jose, then followed with a solid 26‑of‑28 showing in a 5‑2 road victory at Los Angeles. Those outings lifted his save percentage above .914 and contributed 6.54 goals‑saved‑above‑expected, hinting at top‑level starter potential. While the Penguins still relied on offensive support, Murashov’s poise and big‑save ability suggest his volatility may be waning as the team’s goaltending remains a wild‑card in their season.
The New York Islanders are grappling with a surge in opponent shots, surrendering 40‑plus attempts in each of their last three games—a trend that coincides with a four‑game losing streak, including two overtime defeats. Goalies Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov have been overworked, facing 39, 50 and 41 shots against Carolina, New Jersey and San Jose respectively. Defensive metrics show the team’s expected goals against per 60 minutes jumped to a league‑high 4.3, while shot‑blocking has dipped to 13.4 per game, the fewest among most teams. Captain Bo Horvat and veteran Casey Cizikas stress the need to cut down shots and revive the Islanders’ identity as they head into a Thursday matchup in Los Angeles.
Toronto’s GM John Chayka faces mounting pressure after locking up Kirill Marchenko in a big extension, limiting the Leafs’ cap space. All signs point to defenseman Morgan Rielly being the next trade target. Rielly, who has a no‑movement clause and a contract through 2030 at $7.5 M AAV, recorded 12 assists in 18 games but Toronto’s defense remains porous. The Leafs are hunting a top‑four blueliner, with California clubs—Anaheim, San Jose and LA—most likely to make an offer, while Vancouver and Calgary appear less interested. With four straight losses and two tough games ahead, a deal could be looming.
The Penguins wrap up their California road trip with a late‑night showdown against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, the venue where they clinched the 2026 Stanley Cup. After stops in Los Angeles and Anaheim, Pittsburgh aims to end the swing on a high note. The piece also notes the debut of the team's newly drafted Ruck Twins and hints at possible future trades, while highlighting broader struggles for Pennsylvania clubs, including the Flyers’ trade rumors surrounding Matvei Michkov and a serious injury to Nick Cousins after a hit from Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun.
The Philadelphia Flyers sit at 5‑10‑5 in the 2026‑27 season, and rumors swirl that forward Matvei Michkov may be on the move after a strained relationship with the club. While the Flyers deny any formal request, Michkov’s agent also says no trade request was made. If a deal materializes, three teams emerge as likely destinations: the Pittsburgh Penguins, who could use his 10 goals in 20 games despite rivalry concerns; the Detroit Red Wings, seeking a high‑end scorer to anchor a young core; and the San Jose Sharks, aiming to pair Michkov with rising star Macklin Celebrini for a Western Conference push. The article weighs each scenario and the hurdles involved.
Sergei Murashov shines as the Penguins defeat the Sharks 2-1 in a shootout on Nov. 11, 2026. Pittsburgh opens the scoring early when Evgeni Malkin feeds Rickard Rakell, whose pass finds Sam Girard for the game‑tying goal. Murashov makes key saves, including a critical stop on a close‑range blast from rookie Macklin Celebrini, and helps the Pens hold a 1‑0 lead into the third. After a missed goal‑line call on Ivar Stenberg’s hand‑bat, the teams trade power‑play chances, and the match goes to overtime, where the Penguins seal the win in the shootout. Notable lineup changes include the return of Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen for San Jose, and Sidney Crosby’s late power‑play push for Pittsburgh.
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Michael Misa #77 of the San Jose Sharks gets tripped up while attacking the goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period at SAP Center on October 18, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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The Pittsburgh Penguins make their sole appearance at San Jose's SAP Center tonight, facing a Sharks squad hungry for a regulation win. The Penguins sit at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division and have gone 3-6-1 in their last ten games, while holding a –7 goal differential—still far better than San Jose's –20. The preview outlines lineups, a live game thread, and streaming options, giving fans the essential details to tune in.
The Penguins (6‑10‑2, 8th in the Met) travel to SAP Center to face the Sharks (8‑11‑1, 6th in the Pacific) at 10 p.m. ET on Nov. 11, with the game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, NBCSCA and ESPN+. Pittsburgh enters a light schedule and boasts a 4‑1 record in its last five visits to San Jose. The Sharks, fresh off a shootout win that snapped a five‑game skid, still struggle offensively and defensively despite a defensive‑first shift, and face a tough lineup featuring Michael Misa, Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli. Key to the matchup: a fast start and containment of San Jose’s youthful talent.
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Sharks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Marchment was given a pair of minor penalties for roughing on the play on Monday night.
Evander Kane heads to the KHL, signing a one‑year deal with Sibir Novosibirsk after going unsigned in NHL free agency. The Siberian club sits last in the Eastern Conference, having won just eight of 26 games. Kane, who logged 31 points in 71 games for Vancouver last season, will now ply his trade in Russia. Meanwhile, former Canucks teammates Ben Hutton and Bo Horvat connect again, this time on the New York Islanders, as Horvat assists Hutton’s goal in a 1‑0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 10, 2026.
Would the San Jose Sharks put Michael Misa in a Simon Edvinsson deal? Looking at the potential trade value for some Pittsburgh Penguins. The Seattle Kraken would go after Nikita Kucherov.
Would the San Jose Sharks put Michael Misa in a Simon Edvinsson deal? Looking at the potential trade value for some Pittsburgh Penguins. The Seattle Kraken would go after Nikita Kucherov.
The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks are proof that rebuilding in the NHL isn't a linear process. Another organization that knows that very well, and found a way to become competitive, is the Utah Mammoth.
The Minnesota Wild could be among the teams pursuing Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov next summer if they don't re-sign Quinn Hughes, plus it's rumored the San Jose Sharks could have Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson in their sights.
The Sick Podcast recaps the hottest NHL news on November 10, 2026, featuring defenseman Kaiden Guhle emerging as a leader for the Canadiens, Carey Price’s Hall of Fame induction speech and debate over retiring his No. 31, and the New Jersey Devils’ controversial decision to bench Connor Hellebuyck against his former team. The episode also covers a fifth‑straight Canucks loss, trade chatter linking Erik Karlsson with the Penguins and Roman Josi with the Predators, and a protest against Alexander Ovechkin’s Canadian appearances. Plus, the San Jose Sharks snap their losing streak.
The San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 3‑2 in an eight‑round shootout on Monday, extending the Islanders' losing streak to four games. Ivar Stenberg, who scored the Sharks’ tying goal after a miscue by Adam Pelech, nets the decisive shootout winner against Ilya Sorokin, who made 36 saves. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov shines with 29 saves and a key pad‑stack in overtime. New York’s power play finally clicks when rookie Victor Eklund scores, but costly penalties and a defensive error by Logan Stanley lead to San Jose’s comeback. Coach Pete DeBoer praises veteran Ben Hutton’s solid debut amid injuries to Pulock and Romanov.
The Islanders and Sharks fought to a 2-2 tie before the longest shootout of the season crowned a 3‑2 Sharks win. Highlights include Ivar Stenberg’s decisive shootout goal against Ilya Sorokin, Yaroslav Askarov’s perfect eight‑save effort, and multiple fights sparked by a brutal hit from Victor Eklund on Kiefer Sherwood. Power‑play goals from both sides, double‑minor penalties on Mason Marchment, and clutch saves by Sorokin, J‑G Pageau, Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech kept the game tight. Kyle Palmieri generated several chances despite recent injury, and rookie Matthew Schaefer made his first shootout attempt. The win sends the Sharks onward as the teams head south for games in Anaheim and L.A.