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Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout to end 8-game skid

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise scoring record and Rickard Rakell had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Lights lamp in loss Hayes scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact Hayes has been back in a bottom-six role lately, and he logged a season-low 9:19 of ice time in this contest. The center has three goals, two assists, 29 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating over 15 appearances. Hayes likely won't see consistent top-six minutes, so his usefulness in fantasy is low.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks rally from four-goal third-period deficit to stun Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-5

John Klingberg capped off a frantic late rally by scoring his second goal of the game 2:57 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to an improbable 6-5 victory over the Pittsburg...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Pads lead Monday Hayes scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Hayes scored at 15:33 of the third period for the last goal in the game. The 33-year-old has received a look on the top line, recently, but that's likely to be a short-term gig if Rutger McGroarty can adjust to the NHL quickly. Hayes has two goals, four points, 17 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-2 rating over his 10 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Hayes Scores Breakaway Goal vs. Former Club As Penguins Pile Onto Flyers

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Crosby scores 58th, 59th career goals against Flyers in Penguins' dominant 5-1 victory

Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Philadelphia Flyers and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs vs. Penguins | NHL Highlights | November 29, 2025

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dan Muse Discusses Kevin Hayes Playing On Penguins Top Line With Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse explained why Kevin Hayes got put on the top line with Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Scores first goal of season Hayes scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Hayes didn't make his season debut until Nov. 8 after opening the season on the IR due to an upper-body injury, and he needed seven games to score his first goal. The 33-year-old veteran should remain in a middle-six role for the time being, but he's not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside across the board.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres, 4-2

Bryan Rust and Kevin Hayes scored in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs first helper Hayes recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.

Impact This was Hayes' first point of the campaign. He's added five shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over four appearances since recovering from an upper-body injury. The Penguins' injury concerns should allow Hayes to see fairly regular playing time in a middle-six role at least until the team gets healthier.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Kevin Hayes Score a Goal vs. the Nashville Predators on November 14? - Bleacher Nation Is Kevin Hayes going to score a goal on Friday, when his Pittsburgh Penguins face the Nashville Predators at 2:00 PM ET? Stats and info are...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Activated from injured reserve Hayes (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hayes could make his season debut Saturday in New Jersey. The 33-year-old center has been out of action was injured in practice, early in training camp. Should he enter the lineup Saturday, look for Ville Koivunen or Danton Heinen to be a healthy scratch. The Penguins placed Filip Hallander (blood clot) on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will travel Saturday Hayes (upper body) is expected to travel with the Penguins ahead of Saturday's clash with the Devils, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Hayes appeared to be working in a third-line role at Friday's practice, and could be poised to make his 2025-26 season debut after starting the year on the shelf. With so many injuries among Pittsburgh's forward group, Hayes should get plenty of minutes once healthy, though he could serve as a healthy scratch once the team has its full complement of skaters available.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Kevin Hayes, Bryan Rust injury updates have return timelines on opening night | Sporting News Pittsburgh starts the season without two talented forwards.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Designated for IR Hayes (upper body) will begin the 2025-26 campaign on injured reserve, per PuckPedia.

Impact It was reported Sept. 19 that Hayes wouldn't be re-evaluated for a month, so his placement on injured reserve doesn't come as a surprise. Even when he's healthy in 2025-26, the veteran forward could serve as a periodic healthy scratch, which would diminish his already minimal fantasy value.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Head Coach Dan Muse Provides Injury Update On Kevin Hayes Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kevin Hayes was having a great training camp practice on Thursday before taking a big hit from defenseman Ryan G...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Out at least one month Hayes (upper body) won't be reevaluated for a month and will miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports Friday.

Impact Based on his timeline, Hayes figures to miss at least the first two weeks of the upcoming campaign, though it could certainly be longer. The bigger concern for fantasy players will likely be the fact that an absence of that length will only give the Pens' up-and-coming prospects more time to establish themselves at the NHL level. The veteran Hayes was already likely going to struggle to keep himself in the lineup; this setback could make it that much harder. Expect Hayes to land on IR before the season starts up Oct. 7 versus the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Hayes sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's practice, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.

Impact Hayes is being evaluated, and there's no word yet on the severity of his injury. He had 13 goals and 23 points across 64 appearances with Pittsburgh in 2042-25.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy to begin camp Hayes (lower body) is not listed among the injured players on the Penguins' training camp roster released Wednesday.

Impact Hayes missed the Penguins' regular-season finale in 2024-25 due to the injury, but it was apparently never a long-term issue. The 33-year-old will be in contention for a bottom-six spot, and he may have a clearer path if Noel Acciari (undisclosed) remains hurt throughout camp.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What Role Will Kevin Hayes Have On The Penguins This Year? The Pittsburgh Penguins have a few spots open in their forward lineup for this season, which will make training camp a lot of fun to follow...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

For EG's third doubles team, coming up clutch is nothing new - and they showed it Monday. Arya Gaind and Kevin Hayes are used to waiting - and coming up clutch. Here's how the EG duo got the job done in a 4-3 win over La Salle in...

MAY 26, 2025 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Can't play Thursday Hayes (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Capitals.

Impact Hayes will miss the season finale with the injury. The 32-year-old ends 2024-25 with 23 points, 52 hits, 98 shots on net and a minus-15 rating across 64 outings. Samuel Poulin will replace Hayes in the lineup.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Hayes (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Washington on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Hayes sat out practice Tuesday and Wednesday and was not at Thursday's optional skate. The 32-year-old has 13 goals, 10 assists, 52 hits and 98 shots on goal over 64 games this season. Should Hayes miss Thursday's season finale, look for the Penguins to recall a forward from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Hayes is day-to-day with a lower-body injury ahead of Thursday's matchup with Washington, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hayes has missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday with what was originally deemed maintenance, but it seems he is dealing with something a little more pressing. Still, with nothing to play for, the Pens have no reason to force the veteran center into the lineup. If he does miss out, Joona Koppanen is poised to fill the third-line center role.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout to end 8-game skid

Sharks rally from four-goal third-period deficit to stun Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-5

Crosby scores 58th, 59th career goals against Flyers in Penguins' dominant 5-1 victory

Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres, 4-2