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Penguins trade proposal moves three-time Norris Award winner to Hurricanes

The Pittsburgh Penguins could enter a different stage in the offseason.

How close is Sidney Crosby to catching Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

The three stars have put themselves in the record books.

Penguins legend Sidney Crosby passes Wayne Gretzky in impressive NHL record

It's good to be Sid the Kid.

Penguins ageless wonders Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin make NHL history against former goalie teammate

The old guys can still play.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby teaming up with Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon only ever happening for Canada

Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby teaming up with his fellow Halifax native and friend, Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, is unlikely besides for Canada.

Penguins predicted to trade top goal scorer ahead of deadline

One of the best remaining players available could bring goal-scoring punch to a Stanley Cup contender.

Are the Penguins going to move Sidney Crosby? Explaining Pittsburgh’s stance ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Would the Penguins do the unthinkable and move Sidney Crosby? Pittsburgh's long-time franchise star has repeatedly been linked to the Avalanche.

Sidney Crosby makes a staggering amount of money with Penguins

Not only is Sidney Crosby one of the most celebrated NHL players, but he's paid handsomely for his play. Crosby makes some staggering money from the Penguins.

Sidney Crosby gets interesting Penguins designation amidst Avalanche rumors ahead of NHL trade deadline

One analyst gave Sidney Crosby an interesting designation within the Penguins organization amidst 2025 NHL trade deadline rumors he can land with the Avalanche.

Sidney Crosby to have sway over who leaves Penguins, possibly freeing up $10 million ahead of NHL trade deadline

Sidney Crosby will be somewhat of a decision-maker for the Penguins as the NHL trade deadline approaches.

How to watch Penguins vs. Maple Leafs today

Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Sunday Afternoon Hockey.

Penguins trading Sidney Crosby to Avalanche so he can play with $12.6 million center proposed by analyst

The Pittsburgh Penguins could consider one of the biggest blockbuster deals the NHL could see: trading Sidney Crosby.

$5 million wing is ‘most likely player with a higher profile’ to be dealt by Penguins at NHL trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't guaranteed to make a move at the NHL trade deadline, but if they do, they could move a high-priced winger.

Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The key stats in the intense NHL rivalry

The two superstars will meet for the 72nd time in the regular season Saturday as Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky's career goals record.

Age, career timeline for NHL star Sidney Crosby, from 'Sid the Kid' to Captain Canada

Here's everything to know about Sidney Crosby's career timeline, from his early days to becoming 'Captain Canada.'

Stats, medals, more to know about Sidney Crosby's international career

We bring you the record, stats and medals for Penguins center Sidney Crosby when he suited up for Team Canada in international play.

Who is Sidney Crosby's girlfriend? Meet model Kathy Leutner

The Penguins center has kept his personal life private for the last two decades.

How Sidney Crosby-Canada defeated USA in 2010 Vancouver Olympics

Here is how Sidney Crosby helped Canada to a gold medal game win over the USA at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Why Sidney Crosby is wearing same shoulder pads from junior hockey days

Sidney Crosby has been wearing the same shoulder pads for decades. Here's why.

Complete list of Winter Classic winners and hosts

The Blackhawks and Blues meet for the 2025 event in Chicago at Wrigley Field

Trade Grades: Penguins re-acquire former first-round pick from Blues

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired a former first-round pick from the St. Louis Blues. Here are my grades for both teams involved:

Philip Tomasino trade: Grading Penguins acquiring former first-round draft pick of Predators

Penguins trade with Predators for former first-round draft pick

The Nashville Predators have sent the 24th overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Five potential trades floundering Penguins should consider this season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a record of 7-11-4 through their first 22 games played. Here are five players most likely to be traded as a result of their poor start.

How to watch Capitals vs. Penguins tonight

The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Capitals vs. Penguins tonight.

Watch Penguins vs. Hurricanes live tonight on SportsNet Pittsburgh

Watch the Penguins take on the Hurricanes live on SportsNet Pittsburgh – tune into the NHL action tonight.

How to watch Penguins vs. Sabres tonight

Channel, time, and live stream for the NHL game between Penguins and Sabres.

How to listen to 2024 Penguins NHL games on the radio

Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games on the radio this season.

How to watch Penguins vs. Rangers tonight

Channel, time, live stream for NHL season opener between Penguins and Rangers.

Penguins-Lightning referee Steve Kozari stretchered off ice after inadvertent collision

NHL referee Steve Kozari was forced to exit the Penguins-Lightning game on Saturday afternoon after colliding with Tampa Bay defenseman Haydn Fleury.

Why Penguins were forced to postpone Jaromir Jagr bobblehead night

The Penguins were set to hand out bobbleheads of the legendary Jaromir Jagr on Thursday night, but the shipment went missing.

NHL 'Big City Greens' game: TV channel, live stream for Bruins vs. Penguins

Here is everything you need to know about Bruins vs. Penguins, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Grading the Hurricanes and Penguins on their Jake Guentzel trade

The most sought-after trade deadline target is heading to Carolina. The Sporting News hands out grades to the Penguins and Hurricanes for the Jake Guentzel deal.

Full details of Hurricanes trade for Jake Guentzel

The 29-year-old Penguins winger was the top available target at the 2024 trade deadline. Here's everything to know about the deal that will send Guentzel to the Hurricanes.

Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: Key stats you need to know in the heated debate

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin have long been pitted as rivals. Each have put together Hall of Fame-worthy careers, but the question remains, who's better?

Connor Bedard records first NHL point in debut as Blackhawks rally to beat Penguins

The Sporting News provided updates and highlights from Connor Bedard's NHL debut in Blackhawks vs. Penguins game.

What channel is Blackhawks vs. Penguins on today?

The NHL kicks off the season with a primetime matchup between Connor Bedard and Sidney Crosby.

What to know about the Penguins hiring Kyle Dubas

The Sporting News has you covered on what you need to know about the Penguins hiring Kyle Dubas as president of hockey operations. 

Jake DeBrusk powers Bruins to comeback win over Penguins in Winter Classic

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the 2023 Winter Classic between the Bruins and Penguins at Fenway Park.

Why Kris Letang is missing Winter Classic vs. Bruins

The Penguins won't have one of their core players on hand for the Winter Classic with Kris Letang away from the team.

When is the 2023 Winter Classic?

The Bruins and Penguins square off at Fenway Park at the 2023 edition of the outdoor event.

Warm temperatures expected for Bruins vs. Penguins Winter Classic

The 2023 Winter Classic is shaping up to be one of the warmest ones.

What time is the 2023 Winter Classic?

The Bruins and Penguins meet in the New Year's outdoor game.

How to watch Bruins vs. Penguins without cable in 2023

The annual outdoor game takes place at Fenway Park in Boston.

What channel is the 2023 Winter Classic on?

Fenway Park is the site for this year's premier outdoor event between the Bruins and Penguins.

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang out indefinitely after suffering stroke

The Penguins said in their statement that Letang is not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke.

When is the 2023 Winter Classic?

The Bruins and Penguins square off at Fenway Park at the 2023 edition of the outdoor event.

How to watch NHL Thanksgiving Showdown on TNT

The NHL is bringing a TNT doubleheader to fans on Black Friday.

Who is playing on TNT tonight?

TNT is bringing NHL action on Wednesday night with two games on the slate for the network.

Who is playing on TNT tonight?

TNT has just one game on the schedule on Wednesday, but it should be an entertaining matchup.

Explaining the meaning behind the Pittsburgh Penguins name

The Penguins are one of the oldest franchises in the NHL.

What is the most goals scored in an NHL game?

The Penguins made history Sunday afternoon in their 11-2 win over the Red Wings, but what team scored in the most goals in an NHL game?

Who did the Penguins pick in the 2022 NHL Draft?

The Penguins are looking to wash off a series of playoff disappointments with this year's draft.

Was this the last ride for the Penguins' core? Pittsburgh players react to possible end for group

Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust are all free agents this offseason.

Rangers vs. Penguins Game 7: Artemi Panarin scores the OT winner as New York defeats Pittsburgh

New York and Pittsburgh battle it out in Game 7, with a date with the Hurricanes on the line.

Sidney Crosby will play in Game 7 against the Rangers

The Sporting News has you covered on all things related to Sidney Crosby's injury.

What channel is Rangers vs. Penguins Game 7 on today?

The winner of this game will take on the Hurricanes in the second round.

Sidney Crosby leaves Game 5 vs. Rangers after apparent hit to head

Sidney Crosby absorbed a high hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba that eventually took him out of the game in the second period.

Casey DeSmith injury update: Penguins goalie out for playoffs after surgery

Goaltender is now a serious point of concern for the Penguins in their series against the Rangers.

Domingue on entering Game 1: 'I honestly thought they were joking with me'

The Penguins backup made 17 saves in relief of Casey DeSmith in the Pittsburgh's 4-3 triple-overtime winner in Game 1.

NHL officiating explains controversial goalie interference call in Rangers-Penguins Game 1

A controversial game-changing call in the third period may have doomed the Rangers.

Rangers vs. Penguins first-round preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

The Rangers and Penguins concluded the regular season as the Nos. 2 and 3 teams in the Metro.

What channel is Rangers vs. Penguins on today?

The Penguins head into Game 1 against the Rangers without starter Tristan Jarry.

How good has Sidney Crosby been in the postseason?

The Penguins captain has been one of the NHL's best players when the lights turn the brightest.

Evgeni Malkin suspension details: Penguins forward given four-game suspension for cross-checking Predators' Mark Borowiecki

Evgeni Malkin was suspended four games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki on Sunday.

Sidney Crosby's underrated season by the numbers: How Penguins captain continues to score at a point-per-game clip in 2021-22

Penguins forward Sidney Crosby has been a point-per-game player yet again in his 17th season in the league.

Sidney Crosby fittingly scores 500th goal against rival Flyers, congratulated by Penguins legend Mario Lemieux

Crosby became the 46th player in league history to score 500 career goals.

Bruins' Brad Marchand facing potential suspension after punching Penguins' Tristan Jarry: 'He needs to control his emotions'

Brad Marchand's latest antics could cause the Bruins to be without him for quite a while.

Grab your popcorn for McDavid vs. Crosby

McDavid vs. Crosby. What more could you want on a Wednesday night?

NHL's Penguins sold to Fenway Sports Group: What to know about new LeBron James-backed ownership

Several key figures, including Hockey Hall of Fame player Mario Lemieux, will remain involved in the ownership of the team.

Did Penguins' Sidney Crosby get away with a dirty play against the Capitals?

Crosby struggled in his second game back and seemed to get star treatment after he threw Martin Fehervary into the boards.

Penguins sexual assault scandal, explained

The Penguins were facing multiple civil lawsuits by Jarrod and Erin Skalde but the two sides announced a settlement on Nov. 9.

Sidney Crosby out vs. Islanders

The Penguins star underwent surgery in early September.

What channel is Kraken vs. Golden Knights on today?

ESPN begins its new tenure as the home for hockey with a double header featuring the Lightning vs. Penguins and Kraken vs. Golden Knights.

Sidney Crosby injury update: Penguins' captain expected to miss start of 2021-22 season

Crosby, 34, underwent wrist surgery and is expected to be out for a minimum of six weeks.

Islanders' Josh Bailey scores 2OT winner off Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's giveaway

With the win, New York takes a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series back home to Long Island.

Back in the Old Barn — and one step closer to normal

Things are starting to feel more familiar at NHL arenas.

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Penguins staffer 'disciplined' after tweeting altered photo of fans with COVID-19 masks

The Pittsburgh franchise received flack for tweeting the altered photo, which showed several fans correctly wearing their masks where the original did not.

Sidney Crosby plays in 1,000th game; NHL stars send congrats, wish him well on next 1,000

The 33-year-old became the first player to hit the mark in Penguins black and gold.

Jarome Iginla just another motorist during TV interview about winter storm

The local crew may or may not have known it was interviewing a Hockey Hall of Famer, but hockey media sure knew who was answering the questions.

NHL Draft: Rewind to 2005, the last time the draft was postponed

Coming on the heels of the canceled 2004-05 season, the '05 draft was delayed until the end of July.

Maple Leafs-Penguins trade grades

With both teams out of the running for the 2020 Stanley Cup, they shifted to building for 2020-21.

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

NHL Draft lottery results 2020: Rangers jump to top of draft order

Will the Broadway Blueshirts now nab generational talent Alexis Lafreniere? Here are the complete results from the Phase 2 drawing to determine picks 1-16.

Canadiens eliminate Penguins in four

Sporting News has all the highlights from Game 4 between the Canadiens and Penguins. See below the complete results from the NHL qualifying round.

Canadiens a game away from eliminating Penguins and everyone has lost their mind

Montreal entered the qualifying round as the 12th seed in the East.

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sidney Crosby has a chance to speak up after Mario Lemieux's statue in Pittsburgh is vandalized

Crosby has long been one of the NHL's most tight-lipped players, but he has an opportunity to weigh in on one of the most important issues in the U.S.

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

NHL, NHLPA help donate thousands of dollars to teachers

Three teachers across America received a donation to help fund in- classroom technology.

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

NHL's best dogs

Hockey players have been able to spend a lot more time with their furry friends during the pandemic.

April 18, 1999: Wayne Gretzky's last NHL game

Twenty-one years ago, Wayne Gretzky ended his 21-year professional hockey career — 20 spent in the NHL.

Best storylines if NHL restarts, goes straight to playoffs

How would the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs look if the regular season officially ended on March 12? Sporting News gives you the matchups and the key storylines.

NHL injury report 2019-20: Who could return if season resumes?

Some big names are slated to return if the season resumes.

Four best hockey moments from 'The Office'

In honor of the show's premiere 15 years ago, here's a look at how it incorporated hockey into the nine seasons.

Joel Ward on racism, importance of representation in hockey

Ward spent four seasons in Washington, D.C., and left a lasting impression after netting one of the biggest goals in franchise history.

Craig Patrick remembers 'Miracle on Ice'

The United States defeated the Soviet Union and eventually won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, 40 years ago.

Three takeaways from Leafs' win

Toronto followed up back-to-back losses with a shutout of Pittsburgh.

Leafs' Auston Matthews takes Rocket Richard lead

Auston Matthews scored his 43rd goal Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins to take over as the league's leading goal scorer.

Pens finally succeed in Jason Zucker pursuit

Pens GM Jim Rutherford has long coveted the 28-year-old winger, and on Monday he paid a steep price for his services.

Penguins interested in Wild forward Jason Zucker

Zucker, 28, nearly joined the Penguins in a trade for now-Arizona Coyote Phil Kessel last May, per reports.

Sidney Crosby scores, records three assists in return for Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins captain missed 28 games while recovering from surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back: 'I'm playing tonight' vs. Minnesota Wild

The NHL star missed the last 28 games after core muscle surgery on Nov. 14.

How long is Sidney Crosby out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Pittsburgh Penguins star

The 32-year-old has been playing through a sports hernia since training camp.

NHL rumors 2020: Seven NHL players who could potentially be traded in January

The NHL's trade deadline falls on Feb. 24, but a few players could move teams well before then.

Jake Guentzel injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins' woes continue with All-Star now out long-term

The 25-year-old is expected to miss 4-6 months following shoulder surgery.

Sporting News' NHL All-Decade team for the 2010s

The 2010s was quite a decade for the hockey and NHL universes. Zeroing in on the the starting lineup was not an easy task but Sporting News NHL staffers put their heads together and, after some deliberation, came to a consensus on who dominated the game for the past 10 years.

Sidney Crosby: Sporting News' NHL Athlete of the Decade

The Penguins' captain dominated the 2010s — labeled "The Next One" before he even played an NHL game, he's filled that role in many ways over the span of 10 years.

Forbes names Pittsburgh Penguins fans best in NHL

Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks fans rounded out the top three best fanbases.

Alex Galchenyuk trade rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins forward on trading block, per reports

The 25-year-old was acquired in exchange for Phil Kessel as part as an offseason trade with the Arizona Coyotes.

Patric Hornqvist injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins forward could be sidelined about a month, reports say

Hornqvist has six goals and 11 points in 20 games for the Penguins this season.

Kris Letang injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins activate defenseman from LTIR

The 32-year-old blueliner was injured during the Nov. 4 loss to Boston.

HHOF: Jim Rutherford changed the face of hockey — literally

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

HHOF: Sergei Zubov 'was always a special player'

The Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Monday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

Sidney Crosby out six weeks

The Penguins captain has been dealing with a sports hernia since training camp.

Sidney Crosby injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins star considering sports hernia surgery

Crosby, 32, has 17 points in 17 games so far this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins snap New York Islanders' win streak, throw shade on Twitter

The Islanders' 10-game streak ended when the Penguins came from behind to win Thursday. Then Pittsburgh's social media team went to work.

Marchand & Pastrnak extend points streak, Halak destroys own stick

It was a strange game for Boston on Monday, with a pair Bruins forwards continuing their torrid pace while the goalie took out his anger on a hapless stick.

Three takeaways from Oilers' OT win over Penguins

Leon Draisaitl's OT winner makes him the NHL's sole leader in goals and points.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby returns to play after taking puck to the face

Crosby took a sailing shot to the face near the end of the second period of Saturday's game against Dallas.

Dallas Stars lose fifth straight game — why have they been so awful?

The Stars now sit second-last in the Western Conference with just three points from their first nine games of the season. What's happening?

Pittsburgh Penguins score short-handed OT winner off Avalanche stick

Pittsburgh's Brandon Tanev swept the puck toward Gabriel Landeskog, who deflected it behind Philipp Grubauer for an own-goal that handed the Avalanche their first loss of the season.

Linesman leaves Penguins-Avalanche with injury, will not return

Michel Cormier, 42, appeared to catch an edge with his right skate blade during the second period.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby dekes, scores highlight-reel backhand goal

Crosby, 32, made a great individual effort for his fourth goal of the season.

What channel is Avalanche vs. Penguins on today? Time, TV schedule for Wednesday Night Hockey

The Avalanche remain undefeated through their first five games of the season, while the Penguins have won their last three games.

Pittsburgh Penguins' youngsters embarrass Winnipeg Jets

The entire Pens team dominated in a 7-2 road victory, but the players who did the most damage were all 25 or younger.

Ex-NHLer Richard Park on scouting for the Minnesota Wild, former teammate John Tavares' captaincy with Maple Leafs

Sporting News caught up with the former forward to chat about his current role, his career and whether John Tavares is the right man to captain the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Evgeni Malkin injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins announce forward out long-term

The 33-year-old center collided with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov along the boards.

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

NHL journeyman Lee Stempniak retires

After a 13-year, 10-team career, the right wing is retiring from the NHL.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust leave preseason game early

Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust were forced out of Pittsburgh's final exhibition after being hit by pucks.

Crosby's number to be retired across QMJHL

No. 87's league-wide retirement will take effect next year. Crosby's jersey was retired by his former team, Rimouski Oceanic, on Friday.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin reportedly wanted trade if Phil Kessel wasn't moved

Malkin and Kessel had been linemates and won the Stanley Cup together in 2016 and 2017. Kessel was dealt to the Arizona Coyotes in June.

NHL free agency 2019: Jordan Binnington, Danton Heinen, Jacob Trouba among 40 to file for salary arbitration

Twenty teams had at least one player file for arbitration. Two teams may have up to four contracts to negotiate.

Better with age: The top 32 moments of Sidney Crosby's career

Sidney Crosby turned 32 on Wednesday; here are the top 32 moments of his career.

Penguins' Cullen, 42, retires

In his 21-season NHL career, Cullen appeared in 1,516 games, placing the Minnesota native second in games played by an American-born player.

Penguins' Alex Galchenyuk ready to fill big skates on offense

Joining one of the most lethal offenses in the league, Pittsburgh's new acquisition Alex Galchenyuk should be able to find his scoring touch with the Penguins.

Kessel lists Pittsburgh home

But that wasn't the only weird thing about the winger's Pittsburgh home, which recently hit the market.

NHL star Matt Cullen retires

Cullen is best known for playing a key role with the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup winner in 2006 and the Penguins championships in 2016 and 2017.

NHL free agency rumors 2019: Is an offer sheet on the horizon for Patrik Laine, Mitch Marner?

Offer sheets may be coming down the line while the Sabres and Penguins could be looking to move a few pieces before the season opens in October.

Penguins, Mike Sullivan agree to four-year extension

The Penguins bench boss won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the team in 2016 and 2017.

The best & worst NHL UFA signings

Some teams made some good moves to shore up their rosters, while others made additions that could be considered risky — or even downright bad.

Penguins sign Brandon Tanev

Tanev, 27, is coming off a career year with the Jets in which he had 14 goals with 15 assists.

Pens deal Kessel to Coyotes

The Coyotes have been trying to make moves this offseason and this one certainly qualifies as a big one.

Penguins listening to offers for Letang

While the Penguins aren't actively shopping Letang, they are listening to offers from other teams on the veteran defenseman.

Pens GM: Team not shopping Kessel

Jim Rutherford confirmed the veteran winger vetoed a recent trade, which was rumored to involve the Wild.

Stanley Cup Final 2019: Charles Barkley makes Sidney Crosby-Kawhi Leonard comparison

Sir Charles puts his mark on the biggest hockey game of the season.

NHL rumors 2019: Busy offseasons

With their seasons coming to an end earlier than expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets will begin to work on their rosters for the 2019-20 season.

Trotz wants to beat Capitals

The Islanders await the winner of the Capitals and Hurricanes series in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Pens never 'came together as team'

The Penguins were swept in the first round of the postseason by the Islanders.

Isles complete first playoff sweep since '83 Stanley Cup

The Islanders continued their improbable run by sweeping the Penguins out of the playoffs.

Red-hot Eberle leads Isles to commanding series lead

Another game, another opportunity for Jordan Eberle to write his name on the score sheet.

Islanders' 2-0 start a good omen

It's been a while since the Islanders led a playoff series 2-0.

Murray makes spectacular save, gets nervous reaction from mom

Mother's Day may still be a month away, but the bond between Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray and his mom was on full display Friday.

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Eastern Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

NHL playoffs 2019: Josh Bailey's OT goal pushes Islanders to Game 1 win over Penguins

In a back-and-forth contest, Josh Bailey's OT goal gave the Islanders an early series advantage.

NHL playoffs 2019: Jordan Eberle nets first postseason goal at Nassau Coliseum since 2015

It has been just under four years since the Islanders netted a goal at the Nassau Coliseum in a postseason setting.

EQF: Islanders vs. Penuins

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Penguins' Matt Murray makes unbelievable stick save

Murray extended his stick just in time to make this impressive stop.

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux to become Pens' leader in games played

Sidney Crosby further etched his name in Pittsburgh lore on Saturday, as he surpassed Mario Lemieux for the most games played as a Penguin.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin to miss at least two games with upper-body injury

Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin has 55 points in 50 games this season but will not suit up for the next two games.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Are the Penguins looking to move Phil Kessel?

Despite being one of the most consistent players in the NHL over the last few seasons, and the winner of two Stanley Cup's with Pittsburgh, Phil Kessel's name once again is popping up in trade rumors.

Patric Hornqvist records fastest hat trick in Penguins history

Hornqvist needed just 167 seconds to score three times on Tuesday night against Colorado.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Jimmy Howard the answer to Flames' goaltending struggles?

With Mike Smith faltering the Flames have relied on backup David Rittich who has played well, but did struggle last season when he got more time between the pipes.

Brayden Point goes natural with hat trick for Lightning in victory

With the sixth-quickest natural hat trick in NHL history, Brayden Point added an exclamation to the Lightning's 4-3 victory Thursday.

Reports: No supplemental discipline for Evgeni Malkin on T.J. Oshie head shot

Oshie passed concussion protocol and then scored the game-winning goal on Wednesday night.

Capitals' T.J. Oshie rises above Malkin hit, scores game-winning goal

Twice T.J. Oshie retreated to the dressing room for repairs Wednesday night. Twice he returned. Then, he scored the game-winning goal.

Capitals vs. Penguins: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Penguins and Capitals have each endured rough patches to start the 2018-19 season as they renew their rivalry on national television Wednesday.

Brian Boyle scores first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night

Brian Boyle scored his first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night, a year after being diagnosed with leukemia.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Bruins need center, Penguins a defenseman to replace injured Schultz

Word is out that Boston wants to fill a hole in the middle of its lineup, while Pittsburgh may look to outside options to fill a major void on its D-corps.

Sidney Crosby outlasts Connor McDavid with highlight-reel OT winner

Sidney Crosby is unbeaten in five matchups vs. Connor McDavid after scoring a highlight-reel goal during the extra session in Edmonton.

Kris Letang sets franchise record for points by Penguins defenseman

Kris Letang breaks Paul Coffey's record on Saturday.

NHL playoff predictions 2018-19: Preseason Stanley Cup picks from SN's experts

Sporting News' hockey experts sort through our preseason projections to pick which team is most likely to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

Metropolitan Division 2018-19 predictions: Capitals, Penguins are running the show

The Metropolitan Division has placed a monopoly on the Stanley Cup. Can the Capitals or Penguins make it four championships in four years?

NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars (21-25)

The NHL is enjoying a renaissance with so much young, star talent entering the league. Sporting News names the 25 best players under 25 that hockey has to offer for the 2018-19 season.

NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2018-19, from 1 to 31

Which NHL team has the brightest future? Sporting News lists the top 10 prospects for all 31 teams, ranking their overall farm systems from strongest to weakest.

From Sidney Crosby to Carey Price: Best, worst contracts for every NHL team

A team-by-team look at the biggest bargains and most onerous contracts in the NHL.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Tavares watch in full effect following free agency meetings

John Tavares' Los Angeles free agent summit has concluded, and the entire hockey world is hanging on his free decision.

NHL schedule 2018-19: Capitals to raise banner vs. Bruins; season openers for all 31 teams

NHL fans wanted to see the Capitals and Penguins renew their rivalry to open the 2018-19 regular season. Naturally, that's not going to happen. Here's the first game on every team's schedule, starting in D.C.

NHL trade rumors 2018: Erik Karlsson, Phil Kessel top list of possible players on the move

With rumors running rampant, a few bigger-name options appear to be available this summer via trade as opposed to through NHL free agency.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Sabres weighing pros, cons of trading Ryan O'Reilly

After another dead-last finish, the Sabres are considering wholesale changes to their core. Ryan O'Reilly is front and center in the rumor mill, coveted around the league but still valuable to Buffalo's rebuild.

NHL Rumor Roundup: Penguins facing another Phil Kessel trade conundrum

Phil Kessel's purportedly sour relationship with coach Mike Sullivan has birthed speculation the Penguins may look to move the star winger this summer. Is that their best course of action?

In Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Matt Murray debate, Vegas' success doesn't mean Penguins were wrong

With the benefit of hindsight, it's convenient to argue the Penguins should’ve kept beloved goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, now starring in another Stanley Cup run for the expansion Golden Knights. But it's still not a debate worth having.

NHL Rumor Roundup: How much different will the Penguins look in 2018-19?

Big names like Phil Kessel and Kris Letang have been floated in trade speculation after the Penguins' three-peat fell short. More likely, Jim Rutherford's roster tweaks will be smaller.

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon miss context of Capitals' victory over Penguins

Former Washington Post reporters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon forget their former city's history in their latest take against D.C. sports fans.

Penguins post-mortem: Fatal flaws in three-peat plans are fixable for 2018-19

For two years, the Penguins had all the right pieces fall perfectly into place. Just because it did not happen a third time doesn't mean their run is over.

NHL playoffs 2018: Tired Alex Ovechkin narratives can be laid to rest with Capitals in East finals

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals finally advanced to an Eastern Conference finals, a benchmark that should help erase some of the untrue narratives about the future Hall of Famer.

F-bombs, Evgeny Kuznetsov fly after Capitals 'finally' overcome Penguins, themselves

The Capitals reacted with pure, unfiltered bliss upon vanquishing the Penguins to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Relive some the best moments from Monday's Game 6 celebration.

NHL Playoffs 2018: Capitals advance to East finals for first time in 20 years

The Washington Capitals ended their own conference final drought, as well as that of their city.

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nathan Walker becomes first Australian to play in postseason

The Welsh-born, Australian-raised 24-year-old made history when he stepped on the ice for Washington in Game 6 on Monday.

On Tom Wilson and becoming an NHL villain, from someone who would know

What is it like to play the villain (and play against one)? Capitals analyst and former NHL enforcer Alan May talks Tom Wilson's suspension and the art of becoming the guy everyone loves to hate.

Capitals could end Washington's 20-year drought of conference finals appearances

Will the Washington Capitals make history, or continue the city's curse of sports mediocrity?

NHL Playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom ruled out for Game 6 against Penguins

Nicklas Backstrom's status remains up in the air ahead of Game Six against the Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Jakub Vrana nets Game 5 winner, pushes Penguins to brink

The 22-year-old rookie came up clutch for the Capitals in the third period Saturday night.

NHL playoffs 2018: Evgeni Malkin scores on puck that just crosses goal line

Another incredibly close sequence saw a puck just cross the goal line during Game 4 between the Penguins and Capitals.

Penguins vs. Capitals: 10 most memorable (and forgettable) moments in playoff rivalry

Sporting News’ resident Penguins and Capitals supporters Mike DeCourcy and David Steele rank the memories they both dread and hold most dear from three decades of the NHL's best running rivalry.