Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs preview
Before the season started, no one saw this coming. Maybe you thought the Pittsburgh Penguins would be too…
Penguins Blog: One Decision Created Everything
The Pittsburgh Penguins finished second in the Metro Division. By the time they thumped the New Jersey Devils…
Top 20 drafted NHL goalie prospects ranking: Jacob Fowler leads Wheeler’s 2026 list
Welcome to the first 2026 edition of my drafted NHL prospect rankings at The Athletic. This ranking of…
Penguins Soft Landing; Rangers Talk Blockbuster; Flyers Scenario
WASHINGTON D.C. — After the long day Sunday, PHN stayed behind in D.C. The Pittsburgh Penguins lost a…
Brad Treliving, Jason Spezza to manage Canada’s World Championship team
Brad Treliving is turning over a new leaf after being tabbed as part of Canada’s leadership group for…
Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking: Michael Misa, Porter Martone lead Wheeler’s 2026 list
Welcome to the 2026 edition of my ranking of the NHL’s best prospects at The Athletic. This two-part,…
NHL weekend rankings: The top 16, Gold Plan standings, and my five worst calls
We made it. This is the final Weekend Rankings of the season. There’s still a couple of games…
Inside their Playoff Prep, Ovechkin, & Solid Performances
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The potential final meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin had little to do with…
Every NHL team’s MVP and most disappointing player in the 2025-26 regular season
The NHL regular season is almost in the books, and every team from the top to the bottom…
With Alex Ovechkin retirement possible, Sidney Crosby honors an enduring 20-year bond
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Like it or lump it, Sidney Crosby has a soft spot for Alex Ovechkin.…
NHL power rankings: More top-5 movement, plus fake awards for every team
The NHL season is nearly over, and it’s time to hand out some hardware. Folks, welcome to the…
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch playoff spot with win over Devils
The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in four years.The…