The four things the Penguins need most after Olympic break

PensBurgh 2/20 3:57A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Sidney Crosby out for semifinal, “hopeful” for gold medal game

PensBurgh 2/20 3:05A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada warm sup prior to the Men's Quarterfinals Playoff match between Canada and Czechia on day 12 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic...

Penguins getting strong inputs from make or break players

PensBurgh 2/20 2:01A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 31: Anthony Mantha #39 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his second period goal against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on January 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh,...

Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s Olympic game, inconclusive updates follow

PensBurgh 2/18 6:55A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada returns to the bench in the second period during the Men's Quarterfinals Playoff match between Canada and Czechia on day 12 of the Milano...

How many more wins do the Penguins need to secure a playoff spot?

PensBurgh 2/18 4:03A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Pens Points: Knockouts Begin

PensBurgh 2/17 12:24A Robbie Naugle

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image was captured using a static remote camera behind the goal.) Players of Team Canada and Team France shake hands after the Men's Preliminary Group A...

Sidney Crosby sets Team Canada Olympic scoring record

PensBurgh 2/15 5:33A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 13: Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the third period during the Men's Preliminary Group A match between Canada and...

Sidney Crosby records sixth career Olympic goal against Switzerland

PensBurgh 2/13 11:21P Julia Stumbaugh

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 13: Connor McDavid #97 of Canada celebrates his goal with Nathan MacKinnon #29 and Sidney Crosby #87 during the Men's Preliminary Group A match between Canada and Switzerland...

2026 Olympics: On Sidney Crosby ‘passing the torch’ to Connor McDavid

PensBurgh 2/13 3:09A Jim Rixner

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Captain, Sidney Crosby #87 of Team Canada react with Connor McDavid #97 during the Men's Ice Hockey - Group A match between Team Czech Republic and Team Canada on day six...

Penguins prospects earn AHL, WHL weekly honors

PensBurgh 2/10 3:17A Julia Stumbaugh

Avery Hayes isn’t the only Penguins prospect who is coming out of a big week. Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen forward and seventh-round 2025 draft pick, was named the WHL’s Rookie of the Week after racking...

Hockey gets underway in Milan this week. Here’s a reminder of the Olympic rules.

PensBurgh 2/10 1:45A Mike Darnay

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09: Players of Team United States pose for photographs during training on day three of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on...

Over/Under on Egor Chinakhov goals the rest of the season

PensBurgh 2/9 7:42P Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 31: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) skates during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on January 31,...

Thoughts on the Penguins at the Olympic break: Are they contenders?

PensBurgh 2/6 3:49A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres 2/5/2026

PensBurgh 2/5 12:20A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres handles the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on November 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by...

Penguins have raised expectations this season with their play

PensBurgh 2/3 5:21A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 27: (L-R) Assistant coach Todd Nelson, Nick Bonino, head coach Dan Muse and Mike Stothers talk during the game against the St. Louis Blues at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 27,...