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New Penguins forward Egor Chinakhov finds success with linemate Evgeni Malkin
Even if he is the man in the middle of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second line, center Tommy Novak is the odd man out. At least when it comes to discussions with his Russian wingers, Egor Chinakhov and Evgeni Malkin. “When they talk, I don’t understand what they’re saying,” quipped the...
Injured Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson returns to practiceVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson rejoined his teammates for a practice session in Cranberry on Sunday. Currently designated to injured reserve due to an undisclosed malady, he operated in a non-contact fashion and worked on a “fourth” pairing with defenseman Jack St. Ivany. Karlsson has missed the past three games...
Penguins recall forward Joona Koppanen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Joona Koppanen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Sunday. In a corresponding transaction, rookie forward Rutger McGroarty was activated and assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. This is Koppanen’s second recall to the NHL roster this season. Summoned on Nov. 6, Koppanen appeared in 10...
Minor league report: Penguins tame Wolf PackVideo
A goal and two assists by forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-1 win against the Hartford Wolf Pack at Mohegan Arena on Saturday. Defenseman Finn Harding scored his first professional goal and had an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (25-11-1-2) while forwards Tristan Broz and Gabe Klassen each...
Penguins, Arturs Silovs lose another shootout, fall to Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins are lucky that shootouts are not what decide postseason games. But if their luck in shootouts does not improve, that could be the reason they miss the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. On Saturday, they were defeated by the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3, in a shootout...
Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs scheduled to start against Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Arturs Silovs in Saturday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Dan Muse announced Silovs’ status following a morning skate in Cranberry. In 21 games this season, Silovs has an 8-6-7 record, a 3.06 goals-against average, an .890...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Wolf PackVideo
Forward Gabe Klassen had two goals for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 loss to the Hartford Wolf Pack at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Linemate Atley Calvert recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (24-11-1-2) while forward Aidan McDonough contributed a goal. Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 28 saves on 32...
Penguins snap losing skid by beating Flyers
There are immutable certainties in hockey. The ice will be cold, and the pucks will be rubber. And Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will always be ready for the Philadelphia Flyers. Such was the case Thursday as Crosby and the Penguins thumped their most enduring rivals 6-3 at PPG Paints...
Penguins prospects Tristan Broz, Sergei Murashov selected as AHL All-Stars
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Tristan Broz and goaltender Sergei Murashov were selected for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) All-Star Classic event. The AHL announced the rosters for all four divisions on Thursday. Broz and Murashov, two of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ leading prospects, will represent the Atlantic Division. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton coach Kirk MacDonald...
Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner scheduled to start against Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Stuart Skinner in Thursday’s game against the rival Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Dan Muse announced Skinner’s status following an optional morning skate in Cranberry. In 30 games this season, Skinner has a 14-12-4 record, a 2.71 goals-against average, an...
Minor league report: Penguins, Tristan Broz beat BruinsVideo
A pair of goals by forward Tristan Broz led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-1 win against the Providence Bruins at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I., on Wednesday. Forward Valtteri Puustinen recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (24-10-1-2) while forwards Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Joona Koppanen each contributed a goal....
Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves: ‘I think I belong here’Video
Having been shuffled between the NHL and American Hockey League (AHL) a handful of times this season, Ryan Graves appreciates each day he is on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster. And Wednesday brought an additional blessing. The Penguins hosted 10-year-old Myer Gallant through Make-A-Wish and even signed the native of O’Leary,...
Penguins assign forward Tristan Broz to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins assigned rookie forward Tristan Broz to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Wednesday. This transaction comes one day after he was recalled from the AHL affiliate and was a healthy scratch during Tuesday’s 2-1 home shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Typically deployed as...
Penguins’ offense limited again in shootout loss to Lightning
Offense was difficult to come by for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the past weekend. And that trend continued Tuesday as they were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1, in a shootout at PPG Paints Arena. Shootout goals by Lightning forwards Gage Goncalves and Nikita Kucherov were the difference. Penguins...
The Penguins can’t replace Erik Karlsson. So, how do they replace what he does?
The last time Erik Karlsson wasn’t in the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins, he wasn’t part of the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Tuesday, Karlsson will miss his first game since the Penguins acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks in August of 2023. An undisclosed ailment landed...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust expected to return to lineup against Lightning
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust is expected to return to his team’s lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning after missing the previous two contests due to an undisclosed injury. Rust indicated he anticipates being available, while coach Dan Muse said final medical clearance is pending. During a...
Penguins sign Lizotte to contract extension, heading off pending unrestricted free agency
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension with a salary cap hit of $2.25 million Monday. This contract will begin with the 2026-27 season. Lizotte, 28, joined the Penguins as an unrestricted free agent during the 2024 offseason, signing a two-year contract with a salary cap...
Penguins sign forward Blake Lizotte to 3-year contract extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension with a salary cap hit of $2.25 million on Monday. This contract will begin with the 2026-27 season. Lizotte, 28, joined the Penguins as an unrestricted free agent during the 2024 offseason, signing a two-year contract with a salary...
Penguins assign defenseman Caleb Jones to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for conditioning
The Pittsburgh Penguins assigned defenseman Caleb Jones to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) for conditioning purposes on Monday. Jones is currently designated to injured reserve due to a suspected left foot injury that has sidelined him since Oct. 23. Following a practice session in Cranberry on Friday, Jones...
Minor league report: Nailers beat Lions for 5th consecutive winVideo
A pair of goals by forward Craig Armstrong led the Wheeling Nailers to a 4-2 win against the Trois-Rivières Lions at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. The result extended a winning streak to five games. Forward Randy Hernandez had a goal and an assist for Wheeling (25-7-1-0) while...
Penguins shut out by Bruins as Bryan Rust remains sidelined
Bryan Rust isn’t the Pittsburgh Penguins’ most valuable player. Chances are, his regular linemate, Sidney Crosby, will command that designation for as long as he wears the franchise’s logo on his chest. But Rust sure is hard to replace if he is absent. And the Penguins haven’t found any suitable...
Minor league report: Penguins dropped by CheckersVideo
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 20 saves on 24 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-1 loss to the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday. The result dropped Blomqvist’s record to 5-3-2. Defenseman Ryan Graves scored the lone goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (23-10-1-2). Highlights: The Penguins’ next...
Sidney Crosby disputes interference call as Penguins’ winning streak is halted
There are a variety of reasons the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season-best six-game winning streak came to a conclusion on Saturday with a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at PPG Paints Arena. To wit, giving up the opening goal within the first three minutes of regulation and allowing a game-winning score...
Penguins forward Bryan Rust sidelined by injury
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust will be absent for Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Dan Muse announced Rust’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff and labeled him as “day to day.” With Rust hobbled, the team recalled forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard from...
Penguins recall forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard from Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Saturday, a handful of hours before their home game against the Calgary Flames. Speaking with reporters approximately two hours before the opening faceoff, coach Dan Muse indicated forward Bryan Rust, typically stationed on the...
