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Penguins Sign Chase Pietila

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed college defenseman Chase Pietila to a three-year, entry-level contract that begins next season.

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Published: 2 days ago

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin to return after 6-game absence due to lower-body injury

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has recorded 34 points in 47 games this season.

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Published: 2 weeks ago

4 Nations: Hagel's coming-out party, Matthews is due, and more

Before he boldly accepted Matthew Tkachuk's invitation to fight off the opening faceoff and spoke about playing for the flag rather than the drama, Brandon Hagel was the most anonymous player on Team Canada.Consider the scene inside Cana

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Molinari: So You’re Saying There’s a Chance … Sort Of

When the NHL’s regular season resumes Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be very much alive in the race for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff field. Mathematically, anyway. Realistically? Well, that’s another matter. Oh, itâ€

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Published: 3 weeks ago

4 questions that will decide Canada-USA grudge match

A thrilling finish is guaranteed when the United States plays host to its bitter rival, Canada, in the must-see 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. These storylines will shape Thursday night’s battle in Boston.Will U.S. stifle Canada's s

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Mike Sullivan prepares to take on Sidney Crosby in USA, Canada 4 Nations Face-Off rematch

James Guillory-Imagn Images Canada and the USA drop the puck on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Boston. Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan says he’s ready for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Sidney Crosby a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Pens Points: Prepping for a 4 Nations finale

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The 4 Nations Face-Off is barreling towards a conclusion while Penguins hockey is on the horizon. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins made a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canadian teammates on Sidney Crosby: 'When he's in your locker room, you always think you're going to win'

Past and present members of Team Canada describe Crosby's "aura": "The quiet intensity and confidence … you know there's no moment too big."

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Published: 3 weeks ago

'He's unbelievable': Crosby impressing younger Canadian teammates at 4 Nations Face-Off

The 37-year-old Sidney Crosby isn't at 100 per cent at the tournament, but his unmatched effort remains intact. He fell on his sword for a costly turnover in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Americans in Montreal. He proceeded to calmly pick up the group a

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canada’s Crosby impressing younger teammates at 4 Nations: ‘He’s unbelievable’

Sidney Crosby, as always, was there for his country when it needed him most.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Penguins Practice: Rust, Malkin Participate as Team Reconvenes

Yes, the 4 Nations Face-Off is still ongoing, but the Pittsburgh Penguins who have not been participating in that tournament returned to practice Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Forwards Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin, who are on IR, partic

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Bennett inspired and honoured to be wearing same jersey as idol Crosby

Team Canada forward Sam Bennett talks about the wow factor for him to be able to watch his childhood idol Sidney Crosby work on his craft on and off the ice on an everyday basis, and is honoured to share the same jersey with him.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Penguins Notebook: Another Silly Crosby Trade Push; A Prospect Logjam

It seems only hours after the Sidney Crosby to the Colorado Avalanche trade wishes were beaten into the ground for the hundredth time, another trade fantasy popped up involving the Pittsburgh Penguins captain. Sidney Crosby to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Published: 3 weeks ago