<![CDATA[The Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion: Pittsburgh Penguins]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/s/pittsburgh-penguinshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!drRr!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77c9eda0-af4f-4057-ad2c-1767ecff1796_512x512.pngThe Hockey Writers - NHL News, Rumors & Opinion: Pittsburgh Penguinshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/s/pittsburgh-penguinsSubstackSun, 26 Apr 2026 04:06:06 GMT<![CDATA[Penguins Can Still Have Success Against the Flyers & Getting Swept Will Undo Goodwill of Regular Season]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-can-still-have-success-againsthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-can-still-have-success-againstSat, 25 Apr 2026 10:31:52 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Penguins Can Still Have Success Against the Flyers

Penguins Getting Swept Will Undo Goodwill of Regular Season

Penguins’ 2017 Draft Class: Where Are They Now?

From NHL.com:

Malkin hoping to extend Penguins’ season, return in ‘26-27

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins’ Lackadaisical Play Will Get Them Eliminated & Takeaways From Game 2 Loss]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-lackadaisical-play-willhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-lackadaisical-play-willWed, 22 Apr 2026 10:31:46 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

4 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 3-0 Game 2 Loss Against the Flyers

Penguins’ Lackadaisical Play Will Get Them Eliminated

5 Underappreciated Penguins During the Sidney Crosby Era

From Toronto Star:

The Penguins have relied on their resilience all year. They’ll need to once again down 2-0 to Philly

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Fall to Flyers in Game 1 & Series Predictions]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-flyers-in-game-1https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-flyers-in-game-1Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:32:38 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Sanheim breaks tie in 3rd, Flyers defeat Penguins in Game 1 of Eastern 1st Round [NHL.com]

Penguins & Flyers Set to Renew Rivalry in 2026 Playoffs

Raz’s Series Predictions: 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1 (Eastern Conference)

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Predictions

From The Globe and Mail:

NHLPA poll has Crosby as top coaching candidate, Nylander most stylish

2026 NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

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]]><![CDATA[Totally Serious Penguins Regular Season Awards & 3 Keys to Success in the Playoffs]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/totally-serious-penguins-regularhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/totally-serious-penguins-regularFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:31:46 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

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Totally Serious Pittsburgh Penguins Regular Season Awards

3 Keys to Success for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

2026 NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

From TSN.ca:

Penguins place D Dumba on unconditional waivers just ahead of playoffs

5 Most Interesting Potential Stanley Cup Final Matchups

Checking in on Penguins’ Top Goalie Prospect Sergei Murashov

The 5 Biggest Moments From the Historic Crosby/Ovechkin Rivalry

From NHL.com:

Preparing for the Battle of PA

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 7-5 Loss to the Blues

Penguins Still Have Struggles to Address

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]]><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers | THW 2026 NHL Playoff Preview Show]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/pittsburgh-penguins-vs-philadelphiahttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/pittsburgh-penguins-vs-philadelphiaWed, 15 Apr 2026 18:01:53 GMT

Check out the THW Series Preview for the Penguins vs. Flyers on YouTube!

In the latest NHL Playoff preview show, host Jacob Billington welcomes Jordan Orth and Justin Giampietro to set up the upcoming first-round series of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Shut Out By Capitals & How Dan Muse Helped the Team ‘Flip the Script’ in Year 1]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-shut-out-by-capitals-andhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-shut-out-by-capitals-andMon, 13 Apr 2026 10:31:49 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Thompson makes 24 saves, Capitals shut out Penguins to gain in Metropolitan [NHL.com]

How Dan Muse Helped the Penguins ‘Flip the Script’ in Year 1

Penguins Winger Is Key to Success in the Playoffs

Penguins Looking at Familiar Foe for First Round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

From ESPN.com:

Ovechkin appreciates ‘nice’ tribute during possible last game in Pittsburgh

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-2 Win Over the Devils

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins’ Anthony Mantha Earns Masterson Nomination with Exemplary Season & Team Emerging as Destination for Matthews or Nylander]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-anthony-mantha-earns-mastersonhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-anthony-mantha-earns-mastersonThu, 09 Apr 2026 10:31:38 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Penguins Emerging as Destination for Matthews or Nylander

Penguins’ Anthony Mantha Earns Masterson Nomination with Exemplary Season

From NHL.com:

Mantha Turns Setback into Signature Season

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Week Ahead & Players Who Have Aided the Playoff Push]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-week-ahead-and-players-whohttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-week-ahead-and-players-whoTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:36:39 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Veterans Stepping Up, Skinner Injury & More

3 Penguins Who Have Aided the Playoff Push

NHL Rumours: Allvin’s Future, Another Sens Injury & Malkin Done?

From NHL.com:

Rakell leads 3 Stars of the Week

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 23

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]]><![CDATA[Erik Karlsson’s Recent Brilliance Guiding Penguins Amid Playoff Push & Penalty Killing and Goaltending Issues Remain With Playoffs Approaching]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/erik-karlssons-recent-brilliancehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/erik-karlssons-recent-brillianceThu, 02 Apr 2026 10:31:50 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Erik Karlsson’s Recent Brilliance Guiding Penguins Amid Playoff Push

Anthony Mantha’s Resurgence Is Fueling Penguins’ Playoff Push

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ 5-1 Win Over the Red Wings

From Sportsnet.ca:

Kucherov, Karlsson, Zacha named NHL’s three stars of March

Penguins’ Penalty Killing & Goaltending Issues Remain With Playoffs Approaching

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 8-3 Win Over the Islanders

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Blow Out Islanders & Defense Is Still a Growing Concern]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-blow-out-islanders-and-defensehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-blow-out-islanders-and-defenseTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:32:03 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Penguins explode for 5 goals in 2nd period, rally past Islanders in crucial Metropolitan clash [NHL.com]

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Struggles, Injuries Continue to Mount & More

Penguins Defense Is Still a Growing Concern

From Sportsnet.ca:

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby to return vs. Islanders

Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 22

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Fall to Avalanche & Team at a Crossroads With Stuart Skinner: Re-Sign Him or Move On]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-avalanche-and-teamhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-avalanche-and-teamWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:31:43 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Necas scores twice, Avalanche cruise past Penguins for 3rd straight win [NHL.com]

Penguins at a Crossroads With Stuart Skinner: Re-Sign Him or Move On

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Strong Rookie Seasons, Horcoff Developing & More

From TSN.ca:

Penguins GM Dubas has no plans to trade Karlsson this summer

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]]><![CDATA[Crosby & Malkin Should Be Career Penguins Unless the Superstars Ask to Leave & Players Who Have Been Stepping Up Lately]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/crosby-and-malkin-should-be-careerhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/crosby-and-malkin-should-be-careerTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:31:44 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

2 Penguins Players Who Have Been Stepping Up Lately

Crosby & Malkin Should Be Career Penguins Unless the Superstars Ask to Leave

3 Takeaways from the Penguins’ 5-1 Loss to the Hurricanes

From Sportsnet.ca:

Penguins sign first-rounder Bill Zonnon to ELC

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Crosby’s Return, ELCs Signed, & More

Predicting Which Penguins’ Free Agents Stay & Leave This Offseason

Penguins News & Rumors: Crosby’s Return, Malkin’s Future & Soderblom

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Lose to Hurricanes in OT & Team Must Fix Inconsistencies Before Possible Postseason Run]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-lose-to-hurricanes-in-othttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-lose-to-hurricanes-in-otThu, 19 Mar 2026 10:32:06 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Hurricanes tie game late, defeat Penguins in OT in Crosby return [NHL.com]

Sidney Crosby’s Return Provides Timely Boost for the Penguins

Penguins Must Fix Inconsistencies Before Possible Postseason Run

From TSN.ca:

Penguins’ Malkin wants to play one, maybe two more years

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Blow Out Avalanche & Week Ahead Schedule and Storylines]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-blow-out-avalanche-and-weekhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-blow-out-avalanche-and-weekTue, 17 Mar 2026 10:31:47 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Malkin has 2 goals, assist in return, Penguins cruise past Avalanche [NHL.com]

NHL Morning Recap – March 17, 2026

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Karlsson Stepping Up, Battle for Playoff Spot & More

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 20

From PensBurgh:

Odds favor the Penguins making the playoffs headed into final 16 games of the season

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]]><![CDATA[Chinakhov Proving to Be Part of Penguins Future & Dubas' Deadline Moves Setting the Team up for Long-Term Success]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/chinakhov-proving-to-be-part-of-penguinshttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/chinakhov-proving-to-be-part-of-penguinsSat, 14 Mar 2026 10:31:10 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

NHL Morning Recap – March 14, 2026

Yegor Chinakhov Proving to Be Part of Penguins Future

Kyle Dubas’ Deadline Moves Setting the Penguins up for Long-Term Success

NHL Rumors: Nylander and a Rebuild, Letang Trade, Canadiens Blockbuster

From CTV News:

Couple goes viral after getting engaged in front of Sidney Crosby

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins' Week Ahead Schedule and Storylines & Week 19 Power Rankings]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-week-ahead-schedule-andhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-week-ahead-schedule-andTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:31:42 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Quiet Trade Deadline, Big Road Trip & More

NHL Rumors: Offseason Moves for Oilers, Penguins, Senators

6 Most Impactful Deals of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

From NHL.com:

A Very Big Penguins Debut

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 19

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Fall to Sabres & Team Has to Step Up in Crosby's Absence]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-sabres-and-teamhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-sabres-and-teamFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:32:12 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Red-hot Sabres cruise past Penguins, push winning streak at 5 [NHL.com]

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

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Penguins Have to Step Up in Crosby’s Absence

Penguins’ Stuart Skinner Lands on the Athletic’s Latest Trade Board

From NHL.com:

Dubas Discusses State of the Team Ahead of Trade Deadline

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Fall to Bruins & Week Ahead Schedule and Storylines]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-bruins-and-weekhttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-fall-to-bruins-and-weekWed, 04 Mar 2026 11:31:36 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

Swayman makes 34 saves, Bruins halt Penguins point streak at 5 [NHL.com]

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

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Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines- Kulak Trade, Contributions A Plenty & More

3 Takeaways From the Penguins’ Shootout Loss to the Rangers

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 18

From Sporting News:

Penguins’ projected Vincent Trocheck trade comes at a big cost

7 Cool Things About Sidney Crosby

Where Will Sidney Crosby End up Among the NHL’s All-Time Points Leaders?

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]]><![CDATA[Breaking Down the Penguins’ Brett Kulak Trade and Samuel Girard’s Fit & Crosby To Miss 4 Weeks After Olympic Injury ]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/breaking-down-the-penguins-bretthttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/breaking-down-the-penguins-brettThu, 26 Feb 2026 11:31:25 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

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Penguins’ Sidney Crosby To Miss 4 Weeks After Olympic Injury

Breaking Down the Penguins’ Brett Kulak Trade and Samuel Girard’s Fit

Penguins Have Some Deadline Pieces That Dubas Needs to Decide On

From NHL.com:

Crosby, Teammates Take the Ice with Little Penguins

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]]><![CDATA[Penguins Acquire Girard From Avalanche & Grading the Trade]]>https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-acquire-girard-from-avalanchehttps://thehockeywriters.substack.com/p/penguins-acquire-girard-from-avalancheWed, 25 Feb 2026 11:31:17 GMTAll the latest stuff from our great team of Pittsburgh Penguins writers.

Penguins 2025-26 schedule

NHL Standings...

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

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Grading the Penguins & Avalanche’s Kulak & Girard Trade

Avalanche Acquire Brett Kulak from the Penguins

From The Hockey News:

Penguins Skilled Prospect Keeps Shining In AHL

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