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Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will meet for their 100th and 101st head-to-head in a weekend home-and-home, a marquee chapter in hockey’s greatest rivalry, with Crosby hoping to enjoy the competition as Pittsburgh pursues playoff position and home ice while Ovechkin contemplates the end of his career.
Penguins head to the Prudential Center for a 7:00 PM ET game against the Devils, broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh with radio coverage on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Pittsburgh (40-22-16) has fared well against New Jersey in recent years and sits amid a high-scoring season (277 goals, second in the NHL) under coach Dan Muse. Key players to watch include Rakell on an eight-game point streak (10G-3A in that span), Crosby nearing 30 goals, and Erik Karlsson heating up with 29 points in the last 21 games, with Chinakhov contributing 33 points since joining the Penguins as Pittsburgh eyes a strong stretch run.
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena with a 5 PM ET puck drop and Country Night festivities. The game will be shown on SportsNet Pittsburgh and heard on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Penguins notes highlight Kris Letang vs. Dallas, Erik Karlsson’s March surge, Bryan Rust’s point streak, and Evgeni Malkin approaching 1,400 career points, while Sidney Crosby is two assists shy of 1,100 career assists as he chases another milestone.
Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 at PPG Paints Arena, jumping to a 4-1 first-period lead and 5-1 after the second as Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs struggled in net. Pittsburgh failed to score on a 5-on-3 and could not mount a comeback despite Rakell’s late goal and Brazeau’s rebound tally; Martin Necas scored twice for Colorado, while Kris Letang logged his 800th career point in a night dominated by the Avalanche.
The Pittsburgh Penguins close a five-game road trip with a 7 PM game against the Carolina Hurricanes, aiming to snap a nine-game winless streak in Carolina. Pittsburgh features a high-powered lineup led by Crosby, Mantha, Rust and Karlsson as they chase more success against a Hurricanes squad with strong overall records and recent form.
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Ball Arena to face the Colorado Avalanche in a 9:30 PM ET NHL matchup to cap a five-game road trip. Pittsburgh (33-18-15) aims to extend its recent good form against a powerhouse Colorado (44-12-9) squad, with Evgeni Malkin returning from a suspension and Arturs Silovs starting in goal; Justin Brazeau also back while Blake Lizotte is out. The game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN, and Prime, with radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Expect continued scoring contributions from Karlsson, Rakell, Rust, and Crosby as he nears the 30-goal mark, along with Mantha and Kindel riding hot stretches for Pittsburgh.
Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss time with a lower-body injury, likely sidelining him for at least a game or two; Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, out since the Winter Olympics with a lower-body injury, is also likely to be out, affecting the Penguins' lineup.
Penguins finish a five-game road swing with a 10:00 PM ET puck drop against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, as Pittsburgh (32-17-15) seeks to extend its edge in the series and keep momentum on the road. The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins App. Notable notes include Anthony Mantha's scoring rhythm, Kris Letang nearing 800 career points, Sidney Crosby three goals shy of 30, Erik Karlsson continuing to produce, and Evgeni Malkin's five-game suspension; newly acquired Sam Girard could bolster the defense.
The Penguins squander three one-goal leads and fall 4-3 to the Flyers, with Crosby and Malkin out and the supporting cast failing to generate enough offense. Goaltending aside, the team struggles with faceoffs, line chemistry, and depth scoring as it heads into a brutal five-game trip, highlighting a need for more production from role players amid ongoing injury gaps and a stubborn shootout drought.
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena in a three-game homestand, with puck drop at 5:30 PM and doors opening at 4:00 PM; fans receive a Team Yearbook and the game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with radio coverage on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Pittsburgh has a strong historical edge at home against Philadelphia and recently acquired forward Elmer Soderblom in a trade, as the team looks to build on recent success and highlight players reaching career milestones.
Evgeni Malkin will have a Friday hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety after being penalized for slashing Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin early in the Penguins’ 5-1 loss; he also received a cross-check minor and a game misconduct, and the DoPS will determine supplemental discipline, with the option to adjust the infraction after review.
Evgeni Malkin was ejected from the Penguins' 5-1 loss to the Sabres after slashing Rasmus Dahlin in the head, earning a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Both players drew cross-checking minors in the incident; the sequence came as Pittsburgh, already without Sidney Crosby, fights for a playoff spot and could draw a Department of Player Safety review. Malkin, a 39-year-old veteran with a history of discipline issues, is also entering free agency this summer.
Evgeni Malkin was ejected with a five-minute major and game misconduct for slashing Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin in the face, while Dahlin received a two-minute cross-check and stayed in the game. The 39-year-old Malkin, who has 47 points in 46 games this season, could face a suspension, a significant blow to Pittsburgh as they already contend with Sidney Crosby being out injured.
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena for Margaritaville Night with a 7 PM puck drop, promotional events, and Penguins Pledge activities; ESPN will carry the game as Pittsburgh looks to extend a strong home stretch and its history of success against Buffalo, led by hot performances from players like Malkin, Mantha, Chinakhov, Rakell and Letang as milestone targets loom for Karlsson and Rakell.
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the league-leading Vegas Golden Knights in a convincing win behind Arturs Silovs' shutout performance in net.