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Nov 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) react on the ice against the Dallas Stars during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.

Penguins Must Reunite Top Stars on First Line

The Pittsburgh Penguins need to get their best players back on track.

Nick Belsky
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Nov 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) react on the ice against the Dallas Stars during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Must Reunite Top Stars on First Line

The Pittsburgh Penguins need to get their best players back on track.

Nick Belsky
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Dec 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) congratulates center Blake Lizotte (46) after Lizotte scored an empty net goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Impressive Winning Stretch Has Salvaged Penguins Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have climbed out of their early season slump.

Nick Belsky
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Nov 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (24) skates with the puck against the Utah Hockey Club during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Must Make Two Lineup Changes

The Pittsburgh Penguins need to remove two players from their lineup.

Nick Belsky
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Nov 7, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) looks up against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center.
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Penguins Offense Reaching New Low

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the worst scoring teams in the NHL this month.

Nick Belsky
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Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Jesse Puljujarvi (18) celebrates with right wing Sam Poulin (22) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Lars Eller Trade Paying Off for Penguins Lineup

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have found something with their young third line.

Nick Belsky
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Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face-off against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Limping Into Quarter Mark of Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are well beyond a slow start.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 22, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Penguins Concerns Growing About Top Defender

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not happy with Erik Karlsson's season.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 31, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) reacts during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Star Back on Track After Poor Start

The Pittsburgh Penguins are finally getting the most out of their captain.

Nick Belsky
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Feb 27, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) smiles during warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.
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Scorned Penguins Goaltender Undefeated to Begin Conditioning Stint

Tristan Jarry hasn't lost since being sent to the AHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 26, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and forward Evgeni Malkin (71) react after losing to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.
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Losing Streaks Becoming New Normal for Penguins

Losing five straight games is now nothing new for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (left), center Sidney Crosby (87), and right wing Bryan Rust (17) congratulate center Evgeni Malkin (71) on his 500th career NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Special Teams Becoming Bright Spot for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to a hot start on both power play and penalty kill.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Drew O'Connor (10) battle for the puck during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Milestones Mask Massive Issue for Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins escaped with a win despite awful defensive performances.

Nick Belsky
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Sep 21, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Joel Blomqvist (30) looks to make a save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
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Penguins Have Major Question Mark at Goalie

The Pittsburgh Penguins have more questions than answers at their most important position.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) makes a glove save against New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Plagued With Familiar Issues in Opener

It's a new year, but the same weaknesses cost the Pittsburgh Penguins on opening night.

Nick Belsky
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Sep 21, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Jesse Puljujarvi (18) looks to take a shot on goal as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) defends during the third period at KeyBank Center.
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Penguins Need More From Bottom-Six

Kyle Dubas changed his philosophy when building the Pittsburgh Penguins bottom six.

Nick Belsky
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Feb 15, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins forward Erik Karlsson (65) skates against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center.
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Penguins Growing List of Injuries is Concerning

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost two players in two days to injury.

Nick Belsky
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Oct 18, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) gets set during a face off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
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Penguins Best Options for Pivotal Role

Multiple players could play in front of the net on the Pittsburgh Penguins power play.

Nick Belsky
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Mar 22, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) waits for the face-off against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center.
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Penguins’ Captain Took Major Discount on New Contract

Sidney Crosby continues to take less money to help the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nick Belsky
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Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Owen Pickering after being selected as the number twenty-one overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre.
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Three Penguins to Watch at Prospects Challenge

Multiple prospects are looking to make an impression for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nick Belsky
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Apr 8, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) stretches against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the warmup at Scotiabank Arena.
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Penguins Superstar Longshot to Win Hart Trophy

The Pittsburgh Penguins' captain has long odds to take home his third Hart Trophy.

Nick Belsky
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Apr 15, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares his stick before a face-off against the Nashville Predators during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 4-2.
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Three Penguins Storylines to Watch in September

There will be plenty to watch when the Pittsburgh Penguins get back on the ice.

Nick Belsky
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Mar 30, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing  Sam Poulin (22) during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
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Dark Horse Candidates on Penguins Training Camp Roster

Several dark horse candidates could make the Pittsburgh Penguins roster.

Nick Belsky
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Jan 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
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Goalie Battle Imminent for Penguins

Expect a competition to determine the Pittsburgh Penguins starting goaltender this season.

Nick Belsky
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Lars Eller (20) prepares to take a face-off against the New York Rangers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Center Trade Coming For Penguins?

The Pittsburgh Penguins may look to offload one of their veteran centers before the season begins.

Nick Belsky
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Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (8) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrate a goal by Letang against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins Key to Reviving Power Play

Fixing the power play must be the Pittsburgh Penguins top priority this season.

Nick Belsky
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