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Penguins Report Card: Crosby Fight, Heavy Pressure, Is Team Prepared to Play?

In the middle of the second period, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell had an uncontested scoring chance on Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck from about 20 feet away. Hellebuyck easily made a glove save on a play Rakell has converted doze

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Published: 2 months ago

Penguins Waive Jesse Puljujärvi

The Penguins placed forward Jesse Puljujärvi on waivers yesterday, perhaps with the intent of clearing a roster spot for a returning player. They’re currently at the 23-man limit. Between you, me and the lamp post, I would’ve preferred the Pens

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Activate Marcus Pettersson, Place Kris Letang On IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins have swapped defenders on injured reserve, activating Marcus Pettersson (lower-body) and shelving Kris Letang (lower-body). Pettersson suffered his injury from an awkward hit into the boards during Pittsburgh’s December 14th

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Published: 1 month ago

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Red Wings – 12/31/24

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (17-16-5) at RED…

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Game 39, New Coach Smell; Lines, Notes, & How to Watch vs. Red Wings

DETROIT — The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) have won 10 of their last 15 games and have points in 11 of them. The team even briefly occupied a playoff spot after a win on Sunday. The new commitment to defense and structure will get a solid test aga

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Published: 1 month ago

Jesse Puljujarvi clears waivers, Marcus Pettersson back in the lineup tonight

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Two pieces of good news for the Pens today The Penguins waived Jesse Puljujarvi yesterday and today found out that he will be sticking around the organization a little longer after all 31 othe

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins Must Continue To Improve in 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins have exceeded expectations through the final month of 2024 and since the end of November, they have been playing good, consistent hockey. Their defense has been performing…

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Published: 1 month ago

Penguins’ Kris Letang day-to-day with lower-body injury

Marcus Pettersson is expected to return to the lineup against the Red Wings.

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Published: 1 month ago

Sullivan Explains Why Penguins Put Puljujarvi on Waivers

DETROIT — At 2 p.m. ET, Jesse Puljujarvi will likely have a new hockey address. Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins put the big winger on waivers. The team with the highest waiver priority, which submits a claim, will be awarded the player. Pittsburgh

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Published: 1 month ago

Letang day-to-day with lower-body injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Tuesday, according to SportsNet Pittsburgh's Josh Getzoff.Letang already missed Sunday's 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders and

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Published: 1 month ago

Whew. Letang’s Injury Does Not Appear Serious

The updated status regarding Pittsburgh Penguins veteran defenseman Kris Letang‘s lower-body injury should provide some relief. He is listed as day to day, according to coach Mike Sullivan. Letang missed Sunday’s home game against the New York Is

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Published: 1 month ago

Michael Bunting’s offensive resurgence making big impact for Penguins

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images That is especially true on their power play. Through the first month, maybe the first month-and-a-half of the 2024-25 season, I am not sure there was a bigger individual disappointment on the Pit

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Published: 1 month ago

Dan’s Daily: Rangers Implosion Gets Worse; Penguins Fans Upset with Move

The Pittsburgh Penguins might do a little roster shuffle today as they put big winger Jesse Puljujarvi on waivers, and we await word on Kris Letang’s status. We also put a few pucks on the tape in the PHN blog and let rip, including the three thing

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Published: 1 month ago