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The impressive season for the top Pittsburgh Penguins rookie continued with an impressive return to his hometown.
The upcoming Olympic break could potentially be coming at a good time for a few banged-up Penguins players. The biggest concern likely involves Evgeni Malkin, who appeared to be in pain on the bench Sunday night following a seemingly light shoulder tap from Anthony Mantha.
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Penguins Need to Stay Aggressive When They Have the Lead
The Pittsburgh Penguins, led by first-year head coach Dan Muse, have performed well this season. They were projected to finish near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division but have remained near the top.
VANCOUVER -- Ben Kindel scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for their fourth straight win, 3-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Sunday. Evgeni Malkin scored and Stuart Skinner made 28 saves for the Penguins (26-14-11), who swept their four-game road trip and have points in seven straight games (5-0-2).
Penguins' veteran forward, Evgeni Malkin suffered an apparent injury at the end of Sunday's 3-2 win against the Canucks.
Stuart Skinner continued his outstanding play as the lethargic Penguins nearly blew a third-period lead but hung on to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday at Rogers Arena.
When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the possibility that a change of scenery could unlock a goaltender who had shown flashes of being more than his numbers suggested.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh's four-game western Canada trip.
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Pittsburgh Penguins are assessing their available options before the 2026 NHL trade deadline because Evgeni Malkin and Anthony Mantha and Erik Karlsson are performing strongly to help the team maintain their playoff chances.
And, even by the skin of their teeth, they just keep on winning, too.