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Sidney Crosby is out at least four weeks with a lower-body injury sustained for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, forcing the Penguins to press on as they return from the Olympic break.
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Brett Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick. Girard, 27, is under contract through 2026-27 at a $5 million AAV and has 235 career points in 588 games, adding depth to Pittsburgh’s blueline as they broaden their draft capital with multiple early-round picks over the next four years.
Penguins’ 3-2 defeat to Ottawa exposed vulnerabilities to tight neutral-zone pressure and a stifling forecheck, leading to 18 turnovers and a struggle to sustain offense. Ottawa’s Arturs Silovs made 28 saves, and Claude Giroux’s late goal— aided by a controversial goalie interference review—proved decisive. Coach Dan Muse urged accountability and a return to speed and the dump-and-chase game that had fueled Pittsburgh’s recent success, as they remain atop the Metro with three pre-Olympic games to go.
The Pittsburgh Penguins marked the 10-year anniversary of their 2016 Stanley Cup win with a weekend reunion, including a pregame ceremony before facing the New York Rangers in which captain Sidney Crosby teared up as clips played. Teammates like Bryan Rust and Tom Kuhnhackl spoke about the lasting brotherhood from that season, while former GM Jim Rutherford and coach Mike Sullivan shared reflections. Patric Hornqvist and Carl Hagelin recalled memories from the era, the event featured the 2016 Cup Chronicles, a team photo, and a players-only dinner after the game, with Phil Kessel unable to attend. The gathering underscored that the bond of the 2016 group remains strong a decade later.
Pittsburgh erupted for four goals in the second period to erase a 1-1 first and roll to a 6-2 win over Chicago. Anthony Mantha totaled three points, Evgeni Malkin fed Egor Chinakhov for a goal, and rookie Solovyov made a strong Penguins debut as Pittsburgh’s depth continued to shine, aided by a productive fourth line. Chicago’s Bedard scored late, but the Penguins used a dominant middle frame (and a heavy shot count) to build a 5-1 lead before Dewar and a late Bedard tally wrapped it up. Rust’s suspension forced lineup shuffles, with Brazeau moved up and the team keeping pace in the playoff race, next facing the Rangers.
The Steelers’ head-coach search is being conducted methodically, with early interviews of Scheelhaase and Shula and plans for in-person interviews during the Super Bowl bye week as they weigh McVay-tree candidates and others; the Penguins rely on extensive internal analytics for player development and opponent scouting, with some players questioning the public data and Evgeni Malkin possibly moving back to center; the Pirates are chasing offensive upgrades at third base, weighing free agents like Suarez against trades for prospects (Baty, Vientos) while navigating other roster moves and PiratesFest logistics.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Solovyov, 25, is signed through 2025-26 at $775,000 AAV and has split this season between Colorado (16 NHL games: 1 goal, 2 assists) and the Colorado Eagles (3 AHL games). In five pro seasons in North America, he has 69 points in 232 AHL games and 7 NHL points in 31 career NHL games, with prior time in the KHL and junior hockey; drafted 205th overall by Calgary in 2020.
Rising temperatures in Antarctica are causing Adelie and Gentoo penguins to begin breeding earlier in the season, a shift that could disrupt feeding windows and chick survival, highlighting climate-change stress on multiple Antarctic species.
On Feb 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse—where the Sun appears as a ring—will sweep a narrow path across Antarctica, with up to about 96% of the Sun obscured at maximum along the annular track near Concordia Station. The ring of fire will be visible only within a long, thin corridor (roughly 2,661 by 383 miles); elsewhere in Antarctica and in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America viewers will see a partial eclipse. Because the path is so limited, most people will follow the event via livestreams or live blogs rather than witnessing the ring in person.
Erik Karlsson was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and will be reevaluated in two weeks, sidelining a Penguins defenseman who logged 23:12 in their latest game. The NHL Status Report also notes Oilers returning Tristan Jarry and Jake Walman from IR, Brayden Point questionable for the Lightning after an in-game injury, Blues defenseman Philip Broberg very doubtful with concussion protocol, Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun a game-time decision with Justin Sourdif out, and various updates from Ottawa, Winnipeg, Philadelphia, Calgary, Vancouver and Montreal.
The NHL features key matchups including Crosby aiming for a 9-game point streak and a 7th straight win for the Penguins, McDavid seeking a career-high 18-game point streak, and Toronto's Matthews on a scoring hot streak, with division battles and potential season debuts across the schedule.
Evgeni Malkin, a key player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has recovered from an upper-body injury and may return to play against the New Jersey Devils, boosting the team's chances for a playoff run after missing 15 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins achieved their fifth consecutive win with a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, highlighted by a late goal from Rickard Rakell and a game-winning assist from Erik Karlsson in overtime, as they continue to compete strongly in the NHL standings.
The Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly suspended newly acquired defenseman Egor Zamula for failing to report to their AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, following a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers. This marks the second suspension this season for players not reporting to minor league affiliates.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena on January 1, 2026, with various player milestones and team stats highlighted, including Kris Letang's 1,200th game, Erik Karlsson nearing 900 points, and notable performances by Sidney Crosby and Justin Brazeau. The game will feature a fireworks show postgame and be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with additional updates on player trades and international prospects.