Pittsburgh opposes the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C. -- the same spot where the Penguins began a five-game road trip last week. The Hurricanes are in a contrasting situation given they matched their most lopsided losses of the season when they fell 5-1 on to the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

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Evgeni Malkin addressed his contract situation, confirming early discussions with the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager, Kyle Dubas, while keeping his focus on the ice. Malkin is in the final year of his four-year deal,

There was a feeling of confidence spewing out of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ locker room late Monday night after their stunning drubbing of the Colorado Avalanche. There was no detectable arrogance, though.

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Evgeni Malkin scored two goals in the Penguins' 7-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche

Pittsburgh faces off against Carolina on Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings after a busy Tuesday.

At the beginning of the 2025-26 season, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Pittsburgh Penguins would trade Erik Karlsson and use Anthony Mantha as a half-year rental before dishing him at the trade deadline.

The symposium aims to provide resources for adults who work with youth to identify and manage mental health difficulties in young athletes.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to wrap up their toughest road trip of the season on Wednesday in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes. The road trip started there last Tuesday, resulting in a 5-4 shootout loss for the Penguins.