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Penguins GM Kyle Dubas faces pivotal offseason choices with cap space, aging stars like Malkin and Crosby on the bubble, goaltending uncertainty, and youth ready to step up.
Penguins snap a skid and improve to 8-2-2 with a 4-1 win in Minnesota as Bryan Rust and Tristan Jarry star.
Sidney Crosby becomes the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 career points as the Penguins beat the Blues 6-3, riding strong performances from Crosby, Rust, Karlsson and Malkin.
Pittsburgh Penguins battle through injuries with veteran leadership and strong special teams to sit atop the division early in the 2025-26 season.
Analysis of the Penguins' rising core and how veteran mentorship is shaping a sustainable championship window.
Malkin is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, placing a strain on the Penguins as they navigate a tight playoff race.