Golden Knights in action against the Penguins following shootout victory
November 30, 2022 GMTVegas Golden Knights (13-4-0, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-7-3, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Golden Knights took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in a shootout.
Malkin’s winning goal in shootout leads Pens past Flames
November 24, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin enjoyed a fitting end to a multigame celebration of a significant career milestone.
Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Penguins C Evgeni Malkin plays in 1,000th NHL game
November 21, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Pittsburgh forward Evgeni Malkin played in his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday night at Chicago, becoming the 11th player to reach the milestone with the Penguins.
Crosby, Malkin score as Penguins beat Blackhawks 5-3
November 21, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — From start to finish, it was an emotional night for Evgeni Malkin.
Complete with a very happy ending.
Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, and the Penguins topped the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday for their third straight win.
Crosby leads Penguins to 5-3 win over Blackhawks
November 21, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Sunday night for their third straight win.
Evgeni Malkin scored in his 1,000th NHL game, helping Pittsburgh close out a 3-0 road trip.
Jarry shuts down Jets in Penguins’ 3-0 win
November 20, 2022 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped all 32 shots he faced for his 12th career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Saturday night.
Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Jason Zucker and Jake Guentzel also scored, and Sidney Crosby had two assists for Pittsburgh.
Hoffman plays hero, Canadiens beat Penguins 5-4 in overtime
November 13, 2022 GMTMontreal, Quebec (AP) — Mike Hoffman scored 63 seconds into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens completed the comeback with a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.
Sean Monahan’s power-play goal at 14:42 of the third period tied the game for Montreal and forced the overtime.
McGinn scores as Penguins beat Maple Leafs 4-2
November 12, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Brock McGinn and Jake Guentzel scored in the third period, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Friday night.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh, which earned its second straight win since its seven-game slide.
Kraken take on the Penguins after Wennberg’s 2-goal game
November 4, 2022 GMTSeattle Kraken (6-4-2, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4-5-2, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Alexander Wennberg's two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Kraken's 4-0 win.
Kirby Dach scores in OT as Canadiens beat Penguins 3-2
October 18, 2022 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Kirby Dach scored 3:09 into overtime, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist for Montreal, which trailed 2-0 after two periods.
Crosby leads Penguins to 6-2 win over Coyotes
October 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Jake Guentzel, Jason Zucker and Bryan Rust each had a goal and an assist, and Evgeni Malkin and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for Pittsburgh.
Crosby starts 18th season with a bang, Pens top Coyotes 6-2
October 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — This is why Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stayed in Pittsburgh. And why the Penguins wanted them back, Sidney Crosby most of all.
Yes, they're well into their 30s. Yes, they have far fewer games in front of them than behind them.
Edge of 17: Pens’ core of Crosby, Letang, Malkin still going
October 12, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene was mundane only in its familiarity.
Sidney Crosby working just off to the side of the net. Kris Letang circling the point. Evgeni Malkin coiled in the right circle.
Old Pens or Pens of old? Pittsburgh opts to run it back
September 27, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby doesn't remember worrying about his age when he was 18. He's not about to do it now that he's nearly double that.
So what if the 35-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins captain has been in the NHL nearly half his life?
Old faces, new purpose as Malkin, Letang return to Penguins
September 22, 2022 GMTCRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — The angst was real. For Evgeni Malkin. And Sidney Crosby. And Kris Letang. And just about everyone else associated with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The trio that's served as the franchise's bedrock for the better part of two decades understood they were heading into a summer of uncertainty, a time when the business of professional hockey might get in the way of their singular bond.
Penguins, coach Mike Sullivan agree to 3-year extension
August 30, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan doesn't believe coaches have a “shelf life.”
Apparently, neither do his bosses.
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed their two-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach to a contract extension on Tuesday that runs through the 2026-27 season, a pact that doubled as a vote of confidence in the club's iconic core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang and the fiery Sullivan's ability to lead them.
Malkin re-ups with Pens; Evander Kane stays put in Edmonton
July 13, 2022 GMTEvgeni Malkin decided to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins after all, Evander Kane chose to stay in Edmonton, and the goalie carousel kept spinning a day before the the NHL's free agency period opened.
Evgeni Malkin, Penguins agree to new 4-year deal
July 13, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh after all.
The Penguins and the Russian star agreed to a four-year contract late Tuesday night worth $6.1 million annually. The deal was signed just hours before the three-time Stanley Cup-winning center was set to become a free agent for the first time in his career.
Gaudreau leaving Flames, joins deep NHL free agent class
July 13, 2022 GMTWhile Evgeni Malkin is returning to Pittsburgh, Johnny Hockey is testing the free agent market.
Nichushkin staying put with Avs; Malkin set to leave Pens
July 12, 2022 GMTForward Valeri Nichushkin is staying put with the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche, while Evgeni Malkin’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins may be over after 16 seasons.
Malkin has decided to become a free agent rather than re-sign with the Penguins before the start of free agency, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Monday.
Lightning’s Palat has knack for delivering in playoffs
June 6, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ondrej Palat’s role in the success of the Tampa Bay Lightning doesn’t garner a lot of attention.
However the star-laden, two-time defending Stanley Cup champions reject the notion that he’s not one of their top players.
Penguins GM: “in a perfect world” Malkin and Letang stay
May 23, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wants to find a way to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stay with the club for the rest of their careers.
“In a perfect world (Malkin) retires a Penguin," Hextall said Monday.
Penguins sign F Bryan Rust to 6-year deal
May 22, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust is staying in Pittsburgh.
The veteran forward, who was scheduled to become a free agent this summer, agreed to a six-year contract with the Penguins that will keep him with the club through 2028.
Pending free agents Malkin, Letang hope to stay with Pens
May 17, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin wants to stay in Pittsburgh. So does Kris Letang. There's comfort in the only NHL city they've ever called home. Success too.
It's why neither three-time Stanley Cup champion has ever hit the open market during their long careers.
End of an era? Penguins at crossroads after playoff exit
May 16, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — For the better part of two decades, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have served as the foundation upon which the Pittsburgh Penguins built three Stanley Cup champions.
Rangers beat Penguins 5-3 to force deciding Game 7
May 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider’s long slap shot bounced over Louis Domingue and into the net with 1:28 left and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Friday night to push their thrilling first-round series to a deciding Game 7.
Kreider scores late, Rangers edge Pens 5-3 to force Game 7
May 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kreider doesn't believe in dwelling on the past. There is only the next play for the New York Rangers' star forward.
It's why Kreider threw linemate Mika Zibanejad's iPad to the ground out of frustration after Zibanejad stewed over a breakaway during the second period against Pittsburgh's Louie Domingue on Friday night that ended up with Zibanejad hitting the post.
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ruled out of Game 6 against Rangers
May 13, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will not play in Game 6 Friday night against the New York Rangers.
Coach Mike Sullivan ruled out Crosby following the team’s morning skate.
From MacKinnon to Malkin, big names already making impact
May 4, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Speedy Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon took his turn at the wheel “driving the bus.”
That's his description of top players buckling into the driver's seat and going full throttle this time of year to lead their team.
Malkin’s tip lifts Penguins past Rangers in 3OTs in Game 1
May 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Louis Domingue didn't know what to think when he saw teammate and starting goalie Casey DeSmith skate to the bench midway through the second overtime period.
Domingue stepped in and made 17 saves, and Evgeni Malkin scored on a deflection 5:58 into the third overtime, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
Malkin leads Penguins past Blue Jackets for 3rd in Metro
April 30, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored his 20th goal of the season and had an assist, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 Friday night in the season finale to clinch third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Malkin, Letang help Penguins defeat Blue Jackets, 5-3
April 30, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The reeling Pittsburgh Penguins had one last chance to put together a complete game and gain some confidence before the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Penguins, losers of eight of their previous 12 games coming in, responded with a first-period blitz that carried them to a much-needed win.
Crosby, Penguins searching for spark as playoffs loom
April 28, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The longest active playoff streak in North American professional sports is alive and well. It's the latest iteration of the group that has reached the postseason 16 straight years and counting that's in trouble.
Pittsburgh visits Philadelphia after Malkin’s 2-goal game
April 24, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (45-23-11, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (24-43-11, eighth in the Metropolitan)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flyers +212, Penguins -263; over/under is 6.5
Malkin scores twice as Penguins beat Red Wings 7-2
April 23, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 7-2 on Saturday.
Kris Letang had a goal and two assists for the playoff-bound Penguins, who won for the third time in four games.
Detroit plays Pittsburgh, aims to break home skid
April 22, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (44-23-11, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-38-10, sixth in the Atlantic)
Detroit; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Pittsburgh looking to stop its three-game home skid.
Penguins’ Malkin suspended 4 games for cross-check to face
April 12, 2022 GMTEvgeni Malkin has been suspended four games without pay for cross-checking Nashville’s Mark Borowiecki in the face, a significant blow to the Pittsburgh Penguins as they hope to hold on to their playoff position.
Crosby scores in OT for 1,400th point, Penguins beat Preds
April 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the second of his two goals at 2:21 of overtime for his 1,400th career point, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 points
April 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby decided enough was enough.
The Penguins were mired in a lengthy, late-season losing streak and Crosby sat on the precipice of another NHL milestone. Pittsburgh's captain took care of both with a flick of the wrist in overtime.
Pittsburgh faces Nashville, aims to end home slide
April 10, 2022 GMTNashville Predators (41-26-4, fourth in the Central) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (41-22-10, third in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -180, Predators +152; over/under is 6
Pittsburgh travels to face Kadri and the Avalanche
April 1, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (41-18-10, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Colorado Avalanche (48-14-6, first in the Central)
Denver; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Nazem Kadri leads Colorado into a matchup against Pittsburgh.
Malkin scores in OT, Penguins beat Wild 4-3
April 1, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored 3:57 into overtime and Rickard Rakell had two goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins halted Minnesota’s seven-game winning streak Thursday night with a 4-3 victory over the Wild.
Pittsburgh hosts New York after Malkin’s 3-goal game
March 28, 2022 GMTNew York Rangers (42-19-5, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (40-17-10, second in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hosts the New York Rangers after Evgeni Malkin scored three goals in the Penguins' 11-2 win over the Red Wings.
Penguins power past Red Wings 11-2 behind Malkin’s hat trick
March 28, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had his 13th career hat trick and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins drilled the reeling Detroit Red Wings 11-2 on Sunday night.
Sidney Crosby, Kasperi Kapanen, Jeff Carter, Teddy Blueger, Danton Heinen, Brian Boyle and recently acquired Rickard Rakell also scored for the Penguins, who needed less than 30 minutes to take a 6-0 lead on their way to their first 11-goal game in nearly 30 years.
Malkin’s hat trick powers Penguins to 11-2 romp over Detroit
March 28, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Sullivan has spent the last five months praising his team's resilience, so the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins head coach expected a “spirited” response after watching his club get pushed around by the New York Rangers on Friday night.
Thompson sends Sabres past Penguins 4-3 in shootout
March 24, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had two goals in regulation and scored in the shootout, Alex Tuch also had a shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive win.
Thompson leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Penguins
March 24, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had two goals in regulation and scored in the shootout, Alex Tuch also had a shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive win.
Rakell debuts, Guentzel scores twice as Pens drill Columbus
March 23, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell spent a decade chasing a Stanley Cup in Anaheim. It took him less than 24 hours to jump at the chance to win one in Pittsburgh.
The veteran forward didn't record a point during his debut with the Penguins in a 5-1 win over Columbus on Tuesday night.
Malkin, Crosby score in 3rd, Penguins beat Coyotes 4-1
March 20, 2022 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin is starting to get his game back, which means trouble for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ opponents.
Malkin broke a tie with 7:24 remaining and Sidney Crosby added a pair of goals in the Penguins' 4-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.
Penguins’ GM Hextall not in a rush ahead of trade deadline
March 11, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Ron Hextall doesn't sound like a man in a hurry to make a deal.
The Pittsburgh Penguins general manager said Friday he is happy with his team's depth and while he will search for moves that make sense by the NHL's March 21 trade deadline, he's not in a rush with the Penguins firmly in playoff position with less than two months to go in the regular season.
Malkin has goal, 2 assists as Penguins beat Lightning 5-1
March 4, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, Tristan Jarry made 20 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Thursday night.
It was Malkin's 103rd career three-point game, which ranks fourth in team history behind Mario Lemieux (272), Sidney Crosby (155) and Jaromir Jagr (129).
Crosby’s late goal lifts Penguins over Blue Jackets 3-2
February 28, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored with 2:14 left to rally Pittsburgh over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 Sunday night and bolster their hold on second place in the Metropolitan Division.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist, Chad Ruhwedel also scored, and Bryan Rust added two assists in Pittsburgh’s second straight win.
Campbell makes 45 saves, Maple Leafs top Penguins 4-1
February 18, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Morgan Rielly and Auston Matthews each had a goal and an assist, and Jack Campbell made 45 saves to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
Penguins star Sidney Crosby joins NHL’s 500-goal club
February 16, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is the latest member of the NHL's 500-goal club.
Crosby reached the mark with a power-play goal in the first period of Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia.
Detroit takes on Pittsburgh on 3-game slide
January 28, 2022 GMTDetroit Red Wings (18-19-6, fifth in the Atlantic) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (27-10-6, second in the Metropolitan)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Penguins -233, Red Wings +187; over/under is 6.5
Kraken beat Penguins, earn franchise’s 1st OT victory
January 28, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Larsson scored the first overtime goal in Seattle Kraken history, lifting the expansion team to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.
With the Kraken trailing 1-0, Jared McCann scored with 3:56 left in regulation against his former team to force overtime.
Sullivan wary even with red-hot Penguins surging
January 24, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The message is more than six years old at this point. And no less vital.
From the day he took the Pittsburgh Penguins head coaching job in December 2015, Mike Sullivan has known he's in charge of a uniquely talented group, one that can sometimes fall in love with its own considerable ability.
Penguins rally to edge road-weary Jets 3-2 in a shootout
January 23, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan isn't thrilled with what he's seeing on the ice these days.
The scoreboard is another matter.
Kasperi Kapanen and Jeff Carter scored nine seconds apart in the third period to erase a two-goal deficit and Sidney Crosby scored the only goal of the shootout as the Penguins rallied by road-weary Winnipeg 3-2 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Malkin, Crosby lift streaking Penguins over Senators
January 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby scored, and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Ottawa Senators 6-4 on Thursday night.
Jake Guentzel’s team-best 21st goal of the season was a much-needed empty-netter, as Pittsburgh nearly blew a four-goal lead in the third period.
Crosby and Malkin score, Penguins hold off Senators 6-4
January 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby scored, and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Ottawa Senators 6-4 on Thursday night.
Jake Guentzel’s team-best 21st goal of the season was a much-needed empty-netter, as Pittsburgh nearly blew a four-goal lead in the third period.