Today in Hockey History: April 14 Greg Boysen Some of the greatest players to ever play in the National Hockey League had big moments on April 14. A pair of legends hoisted the Stanley Cup for the final time in their careers. The longest winning streak and winningest season in league history both ended on this date, as well. Two Legends Win Their Final Cup On April 14, 1955, the Detroit Red Wings knocked off the... Today in Hockey History: April 14 ..read more

Huberdeau, Jarry, Panarin Named NHL’s 3 Stars of December The Canadian Press NEW YORK — Florida left wing Jonathan Huberdeau, Pittsburgh goaltender Tristan Jarry and New York Rangers right wing Artemi Panarin are the NHL’s three stars of December. Huberdeau tied for the most points in December with 22 (six goals, 16 assists) over 13 games. Huberdeau had points in 10 of the Panthers’ 13 games last month, including back-to-back four-point... Huberdeau, Jarry, Panarin Named NHL’s 3 Stars of December ..read more

NHL Rumors: Hall, Puljujarvi, Gudbranson, More Kyle Gipe In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are in the spotlight, will Jesse Puljujarvi spend the entire season in Finland, and Erik Gudbranson’s thoughts on being healthy scratched in recent games. Related: NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Quick, Babcock, More​ Devils Willing to Be... NHL Rumors: Hall, Puljujarvi, Gudbranson, More ..read more

Penguins’ Injuries Cast Doubt on Early-Season Success Tyler Bowen There usually aren’t too many negative takeaways after earning a 7-2 victory over a division rival. However, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ big win over the Columbus Blue Jackets left fans holding their breath and waiting for more info on the in-game injuries to Evgeni Malkin and Nick... Penguins’ Injuries Cast Doubt on Early-Season Success ..read more

Cooke got a penalty tonight for being Matt Cooke. Him and two Canadians were pushing and shoving each other and he is the only one that gets a penalty ..read more

Penguins Preview: Breaking Down the Forwards Josh Karadeema There is no denying that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offense is better than their defense. As it stands, they have two generational centers who will be sure-fire Hall of Famers when their careers are over. They also have a mix of youth and veterans who can fill the gaps as needed. Scoring is rarely an issue for the Penguins but can they carry the load and lead the Pens to another Cup... Penguins Preview: Breaking Down the Forwards ..read more

Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 71 – Penguins’ Season Hinges on Malkin Tyler Bowen Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators, we’ll be producing content that’s connected to the number of days remaining on that particular... Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 71 – Penguins’ Season Hinges on Malkin ..read more

Matt Cullen: 5 Things We’ll Miss Christy Walters Matt Cullen has had many nicknames over the years, from the clever “Dad,” to the simple “Cully”. But, as of July 10, he can add another moniker to his collection: “former NHL player.” Cullen announced his retirement through a video on the Pittsburgh Penguins Twitter page, sparking... Matt Cullen: 5 Things We’ll Miss ..read more

Penguins Get a Cheaper Kessel in Galchenyuk Ryan Szporer At the very least, the Pittsburgh Penguins just replaced Phil Kessel with another scapegoat in Alex Galchenyuk. Alex Galchenyuk (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ross D. Franklin) That’s one way to look at the offseason trade that saw... Penguins Get a Cheaper Kessel in Galchenyuk ..read more

Evgeni Malkin: The Superstar That No One Notices The Canadian Press PITTSBURGH — The cameras crowd around Sidney Crosby’s stall, parting only to let the Pittsburgh Penguins captain slip through and tug on a baseball cap before the lights flip on, the microphones close in and the questions come. Fifteen feet away, Evgeni Malkin goes about his business quietly as part of his game-day routine, consulting with a staff member about a piece of... Evgeni Malkin: The Superstar That No One Notices ..read more