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Geno Stays Put as Penguins Sign Malkin to One-Year Extension
sports5 hours ago

Geno Stays Put as Penguins Sign Malkin to One-Year Extension

Evgeni Malkin re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a one-year, $5.5 million average annual value deal, keeping the franchise icon in Pittsburgh for a potential 21st season. The team highlighted his continued on-ice production and leadership, particularly in mentoring younger Russian players, as they aim to return to Stanley Cup contention after last season’s playoff return. Malkin, who produced 19 goals and 61 points in 56 games last year, remains committed to the city and its fans.

via NHL.com|
#leadership#malkin#nhl
Deep Ocean Heat Triggers Abrupt Antarctic Sea Ice Decline
science9 days ago

Deep Ocean Heat Triggers Abrupt Antarctic Sea Ice Decline

Antarctic sea ice has plunged since 2015, with 2023 winter extents at record lows, surprising scientists and not fully anticipated by climate models. New research attributes the shift to rising deep-water heat that, once brought closer to the surface by winds and a weakened water-layer barrier, creates a self-reinforcing cycle that melts ice, lowers albedo, and could disrupt heat and carbon storage in the Southern Ocean. The change threatens Antarctic ecosystems (algae, krill, penguins) and could accelerate global warming rather than dampen it if low ice conditions persist.

via ScienceAlert|
#antarctic-sea-ice#climate-change#ocean-heat
Penguins Lock in Dewar and Solovyov on New Contract Extensions
sports20 days ago

Penguins Lock in Dewar and Solovyov on New Contract Extensions

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced two contract extensions: forward Connor Dewar signed a two-year deal through 2027-28 with an average value of $2.25 million, and defenseman Ilya Solovyov agreed to a one-year extension through 2026-27 at $850,000. Dewar enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 season (14 goals, 16 assists, 30 points) with strong penalty-kill usage and 144 hits; Solovyov, who split 2025-26 between Colorado and Pittsburgh, posted career highs in games (30), goals (1), assists (7) and points (8) and debuted in the playoffs for Pittsburgh.

via NHL.com|
#contracts#dewar#nhl
Flyers Hand Out A's After Six-Game Penguins Series
sports26 days ago

Flyers Hand Out A's After Six-Game Penguins Series

The Philadelphia Flyers graded every player after sweeping the Penguins in six games, led by goaltender Dan Vladar’s standout showing (A+ with a 42-save Game 6) and strong defense from Travis Sanheim (A) and Rasmus Ristolainen (A-). Couturier earned an A for his all-around steadiness, while forwards delivered mixed results: Martone (B+), York (B-), Zegras (B-), Barkey (B+), Glendening (B-), and Konecny (C+). Others, like Michkov (C-), Foerster (C), Dvorak (B-), Drysdale (B-), Seeler (C+), Juulsen (C+), and Andrae (C), showed flashes and room to grow as the team moves on to face Carolina.

via Broad Street Hockey|
#flyers#grades#nhl
Penguins’ playoff drought extends to eight years after 2026 exit
sports26 days ago

Penguins’ playoff drought extends to eight years after 2026 exit

The Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime in Game 6 of the 2026 playoffs, marking eight straight seasons without a playoff-series win since their 2018 exit to the Washington Capitals. The piece notes Kuznetsov’s overtime winner that year as a turning point and highlights Pittsburgh’s ongoing postseason struggles, including several years missing the playoffs.

via RMNB|
#capitals#flyers#nhl
York's OT winner seals Flyers' series win over Penguins
sports27 days ago

York's OT winner seals Flyers' series win over Penguins

Cam York scored the overtime winner with 2:30 left, lifting the Philadelphia Flyers to a 1-0 OT victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 to clinch the series and advance to the second round against the Hurricanes. Dan Vladar stopped 42 shots for the shutout, while Penguins goalie Artūrs Šilovs made 31 saves on 32 shots. Philadelphia had jumped to Games 1–3, Pittsburgh answered with Games 4–5, and Michkov returned for Philly in this finale.

via The New York Times|
#flyers#hockey#nhl
York’s OT goal lifts Flyers into the second round, reshaping their future
sports27 days ago

York’s OT goal lifts Flyers into the second round, reshaping their future

Cam York’s overtime goal gave the Flyers a 1-0 win over the Penguins in Game 6, clinching the series and ending a long playoff drought at home. Dan Vladar’s 42 saves powered the shutout as Philadelphia advances to face the Hurricanes, a pivot point that could influence future roster decisions and signal a meaningful step forward for a franchise eager to redefine itself.

via Inquirer.com|
#cam-york#flyers#nhl
Penguins Force Game 6 in Philly Behind Silovs, Crosby and Malkin
sports28 days ago

Penguins Force Game 6 in Philly Behind Silovs, Crosby and Malkin

Penguins force a decisive Game 6 in Philadelphia after a 3–0 series comeback, with Arturs Silovs starting in goal. The puck drops at 7:30 PM at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN with radio on 105.9 The X. Regular-season records favor PHI (43-27-12) over PIT (41-25-16), but Pittsburgh holds a 19-16 all-time first-round edge in the series, with Crosby and Malkin leading the playoff-grade performances as they push for another win.

via NHL.com|
#flyers#hockey#nhl
Penguins Rally to Stave Off Elimination in Game 5 Win
sports28 days ago

Penguins Rally to Stave Off Elimination in Game 5 Win

The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5, with Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scoring, Sidney Crosby adding two assists, and Letang’s fluky late-second-period goal proving decisive after Philly tied the game with Bump and Sanheim. Pittsburgh trims the series to 3-2 and heads to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Wednesday.

via NBC Sports|
#crosby#flyers#nhl