The NHL’s long and surprisingly weird history of players scoring 8 points in a game
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s legendary 10-point game. On Feb. 7, 1976, Sittler scored…
Penguins rallying behind former GM Craig Patrick after recent stroke
BUFFALO — Craig Patrick, the legendary former Penguins general manager, is famously reserved. But his former players know…
Where would a Russian team finish in Olympic men’s hockey? NHL player poll
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Imagine Nikita Kucherov and Kirill Kaprizov on the…
Dark horse to medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics? NHL players make their picks
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the years between Sochi in 2014 and…
The Rookies, the Refs, and Overcoming Real Issues
BUFFALO, N.Y. — And the rookies shall lead them. The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ inauspicious start became an energetic attack.…
Penguins Lineup Trouble: Lizotte, Rakell OUT; Acciari? Avery Hayes UP (Updated)
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Blake Lizotte will not play Thursday when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Buffalo Sabres at…
Islanders’ Bo Horvat startled by bird on the ice: ‘Ran into him behind the net, poor guy’
Bo Horvat had an odd on-ice moment on Tuesday. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Feb. 4, 2026Updated 2:25…
Penguins fan attacks Islanders supporter — while she’s already getting kicked out
Fists were flying Wednesday night, though the most entertaining blows came off the ice, during the Islanders’ clash…
Flyers Mess; Teams Back Off Panarin; Penguins Seething
The Pittsburgh Penguins played nice for a few minutes after the game, speaking with the media, but they…
NHL trade board 6.0: Could we get a blockbuster before the Olympic freeze?
Will Artemi Panarin find a new home before the Olympic break? That was certainly the New York Rangers’…
Penguins Terminating Contract of WBS Goalie
Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images With their goaltending situation looking solid at both the NHL and AHL levels,…
Goalie Fight; Penguins Personality; Pens’ Prospect Howe Debuts
Sunday was a good day for hockey. The NHL’s Stadium Series turned into a WWE circus with a…