Key For Penguins In Rest Of Series Against Flyers May Be One Simple Thing The situation may look bleak for the Pittsburgh Penguins, as they trail their best-of-seven series to the Philadelphia Flyers, 2-0 - but there is one thing that could, potentially, make all the differ...

On the surface, things may look bleak for the #LetsGoPens heading into Game 3 in Philadelphia, as they trail 2-0 in the series.

But turning the series around could come down to one simple thing - and it feels like a "must" tonight ⬇️

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Flyers have now won 7 of their last 9 playoff games in Pittsburgh.

Takeaways: Frustration Beginning To Boil As Penguins Go Down 2-0 In Series Against Flyers The Pittsburgh Penguins were, once again, unable to generate anything in Game 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers - and they find themselves in a compromising 2-0 hole as the series heads to Philadelphi...

After two games of not being able to generate much sustained offense, the #LetsGoPens are allowing frustration to seep in.

According to Dan Muse, they need to turn that frustration into action.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on replay and goaltender interference:

"We're going to get it right overwhelmingly. And we'll get a few calls where people will debate them. Depending on your interest in the game, you may have a different view."

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Ready for some playoff hockey again, Pittsburgh? #LetsGoPens   

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'I Think It's Going To Be Something Special': Penguins' Playoff 'First-Timers' Look Forward To Game 1 The Pittsburgh Penguins have a ton of Stanley Cup Playoff experience spread across their roster - but six players will get their first taste of NHL playoff hockey starting Saturday against the Philade...

'I think it's going to be something special."

The #LetsGoPens    have a wealth of Stanley Cup Playoff experience on their roster. But there are also a few first-timers who are dialed in and ready for their chance at the postseason.

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Top-5 Moves That Shaped Penguins' Successful 2025-26 Season There are many moves that NHL GM of the Year frontrunner Kyle Dubas made this season to contribute to the Penguins' success - but there are five that were crucial in their first Stanley Cup Playoff be...

There were a number of moves by #LetsGoPens GM/POHO Kyle Dubas in 2025-26 that helped the Penguins defy expectations and pen their own story this season.

But five were crucial to the team's success and their eventual playoff berth.

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BREAKING: Pittsburgh Penguins To Face Philadelphia Flyers In First Round Of Stanley Cup Playoffs The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia will meet in the Battle of Pennsylvania during the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, setting the stage for an exciting series.

IT'S OFFICIAL:

The #LetsGoPens and #LetsGoFlyers have set the stage for the Battle of Pennsylvania in Round One of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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21 Years, 21 Stats: Factoids From The Crosby-Ovechkin Rivalry Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin have been the NHL's most marketable stars for the past 21 years, and if this is the final chapter in their unp...

The Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin rivalry has spanned 21 years, and Sunday may have been the final chapter in its story.

Here are 21 years, 21 stats and factoids from the greatest rivalry in NHL history ⬇️

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See you at Lord Stanley’s table.

And there it is, folks.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched their first playoff berth since 2022 with a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

If the Flyers lose in regulation to the Red Wings, they also clinch home ice.

What a magical season for a damn good hockey team.

Newest #LetsGoPens defenseman Sam Girard is hitting his stride at just the right time.

I sat down with him to talk about his adjustment to a new system, playing with Kris Letang, and his experience so far with the coaching staff.

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"I feel like it's going to get better and better."

#LetsGoPens defenseman Sam Girard is hitting his stride at just the right time.

On his adjustment to a new system, playing with Letang, and his experience with the coaching staff in this @TheHockeyNews exclusive:
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Takeaways: Malkin's Hat Trick, Milestones Lead Penguins' Offensive Explosion In 9-4 Over Panthers The Pittsburgh Penguins stormed to another statement victory, this time over the Florida Panthers - and their two biggest stars made history in the process.

"It feels like it's something every night."

The #LetsGoPens stormed to a 9-4 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday, and their two biggest stars hit more major milestones in the process.

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Rickard Rakell and Nikita Malkin wrestling match in the #LetsGoPens locker room.

Nikita won easily.

Sidney Crosby only needs one more point to clinch his 21st consecutive point-per-game season - which would pad his own record set at 20 last season. #LetsGoPens

Do The Penguins Have A Star Player In Egor Chinakhov? The Pittsburgh Penguins may have landed a star winger in Egor Chinakhov, who they acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 29.

Do the #LetsGoPens have a star player in Egor Chinakhov?

Some intermission reading for you ⬇️

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My daughter, a freshman in HS, asked why it was such a big deal that the Sabres made the playoffs.

I said they've never done it since she's been alive.

"Oh, that's not good"

'March Of The Penguins' Wasn't Perfect, But It Was More Than Enough To Prove This Team Isn't Going Away "Well, I suppose we'll see what they're made of during that brutal stretch in March."

Another March is in the books for the #LetsGoPens

And - while this March of the Penguins wasn't perfect - it was more than enough, and it showed everyone that this team isn't going anywhere.

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Takeaways: Penguins Secure Huge Two Points Against Red Wings In Another Dominant Effort With back-to-back games against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders">New York Islanders</a> and the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings">Detroit Red Wing...

"When we play our game, we can win."

The #LetsGoPens earned another high-stakes victory against the #LGRW last night, they're now six points clear of the playoff cutoff line, and they're looking like a pretty dangerous team right now.

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Takeaways: Penguins Stomp Islanders In Dominant Effort For Biggest Win Of The Season The Pittsburgh Penguins earned a dominant, statement victory over the division rival New York Islanders in a game that very well may end up deciding their season.

Last night, the #LetsGoPens earned their biggest and most consequential win of the season so far in a dominant 8-3 effort against the division rival #Isles 

On a four-line effort and a team that just keeps proving they're here to stay.

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Even With Top Players Stepping Up, Penguins Need More Depth Scoring The Pittsburgh Penguins' depth has been a hallmark of their success this season - and it's something that has let them down on the scoresheet in recent games.

Many have been talking about goals against and team defense in general as glaring issues for the #LetsGoPens as of late.

But just as paint an issue is their lack of depth scoring.

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Is Erik Karlsson The Best Player In Hockey Right Now? He Just Might Be. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the playoff fight of their lives while enduring the league's most difficult schedule - and they have been led by red-hot defenseman Erik Karlsson in the absence of Sidne...

"He's one of the best defensemen in our league still."

Erik Karlsson has not just been leading the way for the #LetsGoPens in their playoff pursuit, he's - almost inarguably - been the best player in the NHL since the Olympic break.

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Takeaways: Several Penguins Step Up, Seize Two Points Against Ottawa Senators Despite Crosby Injury Even with captain Sidney Crosby exiting early in the second period, the Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to outlast the Ottawa Senators through a shootout, beating them 4-3 and securing a massive two p...

Several #LetsGoPens players stepped up in a big way on Thursday night in a crucial game against the Ottawa Senators, even with their captain's early exit.

But a pair of Swedes, a rookie, and stellar goaltending led the way.

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Is There Immediate Solution For Struggles Of Penguins' Defensive Corps? In their push for the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins are running into some trouble on the blue line - and, in particular, on their second pairing.

Despite the #LetsGoPens general degree of success in a very tough March schedule so far, they are giving up far too many goals against right now.

Is there an immediate solution to the woes on the blue line? Some numbers and more ⬇️

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Inside The Penguins' Goalie Tandem: Skinner, Šilovs Talk Relationship Outside Rink, Splitting Goaltending Duties Pittsburgh Penguins' goaltenders Artūrs Šilovs and Stuart Skinner have both been helping the Penguins win hockey games and continue to earn crucial points down the stretch - and the success of their s...

"I like him a lot. I think it's nice to have him here."

The #LetsGoPens are chasing down a playoff berth while continuing their 50-50 goalie tandem with Arturs Silovs and Stuart Skinner, who have built a good off-ice relationship.

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Crunching The Numbers: Are The Penguins Contenders? The Pittsburgh Penguins are fighting tooth and nail to make the playoffs for the first time in four years. But are their team numbers indicative of a team good enough to be a contender?

Well, there are 14 regular season games left for the #LetsGoPens to earn a playoff spot for the first time in four years.

And - taking a look at some of the team numbers - are they actual contenders?

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Takeaways: Penguins Earn Gutsy Comeback Victory Over Utah In Must-Win Scenario With every other team in the Eastern Conference who is a threat to their playoff hopes winning on Saturday, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> rea...

The #LetsGoPens earned a gutsy win over Utah yesterday in what was one of their biggest, most important efforts in recent memory to end the stretch without 87 and 71 at 2-1-2.

And this team just continues to prove folks wrong.

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