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Evgeni Malkin will return to the Pittsburgh Penguins for his 21st season on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, turning 40 this July; he posted 61 points in 56 regular-season games and contributed in the playoffs, with Penguins officials highlighting his production and leadership as they aim to contend for the Stanley Cup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season worth $5.5 million AAV, keeping a franchise icon for another year after a storied 20-year career.
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.
With Evgeni Malkin hitting free agency and Sidney Crosby’s future uncertain, Pittsburgh faces a pivotal offseason where GM Kyle Dubas must balance nostalgia with a true rebuild, as they lack ready top-six forwards to support a retooled core and Crosby’s extension decision could shape the timeline.
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.
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.
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.
The Flyers, holding a 3-2 series lead, host the Penguins in Game Six at 7:30 p.m. EDT, aiming for a strong start, improved shooting, and contributions from both veterans and youngsters, while emphasizing disciplined special teams to close out the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in overtime in Game 6, with Cam York netting the OT winner after Dan Vladar stopped 42 shots, sending Philadelphia to the second round against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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.
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.
Cam York scored the series-winning goal in overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0 in Game 6, with Dan Vladar turning away 42 shots for a shutout and sealing the series at 4-2 to advance the Flyers to the next round.
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.
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.
Trailing 3-0 in the series, Pittsburgh’s longtime trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang sparked back-to-back wins to force a Game 6 against Philadelphia, with Crosby stepping up production and Letang delivering timely goals as the veteran core carries the Penguins’ playoff bid.