Pittsburgh Penguins News

Penguins Announce Roster Move Ahead Of Matchup Vs. Devils The Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a roll as of late, as they have won five straight games in their quest to reemerge as a playoff team in...

1 HOUR AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Evgeni Malkin - Activated off IR Malkin (upper body) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's clash with New Jersey, per the NHL media site.

Impact Malkin will make his return to the lineup following a 15-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, the veteran forward was rolling offensively, racking up five goals and four assists, including four power-play points. WIth Malkin back in the lineup, the Russian will shift to the wing to allow youngster Ben Kindel to center the second line.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Skinner - Facing Devils Skinner will be between the home pipes versus New Jersey on Thursday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Skinner has won his last two starts with Pittsburgh after starting his Penguins' career with three straight losses. The netminder has been sharing the crease with Arturs Silovs and is 13-11-4 with a 2.83 GAA and an .888 save percentage across 28 appearances this season, split between Pittsburgh and Edmonton. The Devils are tied for 30th in NHL scoring this season, averaging 2.58 goals per game.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NHL On Tap: Schaefer can equal 1966-67 Orr mark with point for Islanders | NHL.com McDavid can tie longest point run of NHL career for Oilers; Crosby, Penguins eye 6th win in row

7 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM

Ville Koivunen - Sent down to minors Koivunen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Koivunen found the back of the net against the Blue Jackets on Sunday, but that was his first goal since Dec. 4 against the Lightning, a stretch of 10 games without a goal. With the addition of Yegor Chinakhov, the 22-year-old Koivunen would have had a hard time breaking into the lineup now that Evgeni Malkin (upper body) is back, so the decision to move him to the Baby Pens, where he can fill a top-six role, certainly makes sense for his long-term development.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins vs. Devils NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 8 Best bets suggestions for the upcoming Pittsburgh Penguins versus New Jersey Devils matchup at PPG Paints Arena are provided for you in this...

16 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Game Preview: 01.08.26 vs New Jersey Devils | Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins return home to take on the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Tonight, the Penguins will host ou...

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Penguins vs. Devils Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

Preview the Jan. 8 matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, predi...

1 DAY AGO • Data Skrive

Penguins vs. Devils Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

Rutger McGroarty - Dealing with concussion McGroarty was diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact McGraoarty was already placed on injured reserve early Wednesday, which effectively rules him out for the Penguins' next four games, though it could certainly be longer. It's a huge blow for the young winger, who already missed the first 18 games of the season due to an upper-body injury and is now set for another stint on the sidelines.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Brunicke - Sent down to juniors Brunicke was reassigned to WHL Kamloops on Wednesday.

Impact After a strong start to the NHL season, Brunicke seemed to flounder a bit, including going a combined minus-6 in his last three games with the Penguins. A stint with Team Canada at the World Junior Championship saw the 19-year-old blueliner record two helpers in seven outings. Now back from international duty, the team opted to return him to juniors for the rest of the year rather than having him continue to sit around as a healthy scratch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rutger McGroarty - Placed on injured reserve McGroarty was designated for injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Wednesday.

Impact According to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports, McGroarty left practice Tuesday after colliding with a teammate before leaving the session. The Penguins haven't provided any sort of update regarding the nature or severity of the 21-year-old winger's injury, but he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games now.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh takes on New Jersey after overtime win

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils after the Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Evgeni Malkin Shares Promising Timeline On Return To Penguins Lineup Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin has given a positive timeline on his return to the lineup after missing 15 games.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Malkin Hopeful to Return This Week | Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin is hopeful to return to game action this week for the Penguins after missing the last 15 games with an upper-body injury. Afte...

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Evgeni Malkin - Cleared for contact Malkin (upper body) has been cleared for contact and could be an option against the Devils on Thursday after head coach Dan Muse told reporters, "He looked good, have another pract...

Impact The Penguins didn't do line rushes for Monday's optional practice session, but Malkin figures to be a lock to reclaim his spot as the No. 2 center once given the all-clear. Additionally, the Russian forward should be back on the top power-play unit where he has generated 13 of his 29 points this year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Latvia roster for 2026 Winter Olympics includes Merzlikins, Silovs | NHL.com Goalies for Blue Jackets, Penguins part of team that will compete in Group C

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Penguins Goaltender Arturs Silovs to Represent Team Latvia at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 | Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs will represent Team Latvia at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, which begins on February 11. S...

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Penguins' Sidney Crosby reaches hockey history never achieved by any other NHL player | Sporting News Crosby knows how to finish games.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Connor Clifton - Becoming regular in press box Clifton was scratched for the ninth time in 10 games in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Jack St. Ivany has taken over a third-pairing role, leaving Clifton on the outside looking in frequently in recent weeks. With no points in 15 appearances. Clifton hasn't done anything to help his case for playing time. He's added 12 shots on net, 63 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating this season, and he may have to wait for an injury to open a spot in the lineup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ben Kindel - Supplies two helpers Kindel logged two assists, including one on the power play, and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kindel set up Ville Koivunen's opening goal 1:50 into the game and Thomas Novak's power-play tally in the third period. This was Kindel's first multi-point effort since Dec. 14 versus the Mammoth. He's warming up again with four helpers (two on the power play) over his last five outings. For the season, the 18-year-old rookie has contributed 18 points, 79 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 16 hits and a minus-11 rating through 38 appearances, mainly in a third-line role with power-play time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Noel Acciari - Tallies in win Sunday Acciari scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Acciari has scored three times over his last seven games, which is decent production for a bottom-six forward. He remains on the fourth line and is more valued for his defensive skills, so steady offense shouldn't be expected. The 34-year-old is up to nine points, 33 shots, 35 hits, 22 blocked shots and 17 PIM across 28 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ville Koivunen - Opens scoring Sunday Koivunen scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Koivunen returned to the lineup after two games as a healthy scratch. He scored his first goal in a month after being limited to one assist over his prior 10 appearances. The 22-year-old winger has five points, 28 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 27 contests this season, primarily as a bottom-six forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins trade turns into disaster on Monday. The Penguins deal with the Flyers has gone horribly wrong.

3 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Kucherov leads 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.com Lightning forward, Penguins captain Crosby, Maple Leafs center Matthews earn honors

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Rickard Rakell - Scores late equalizer Rakell scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Rakell has found the back of the net in back-to-back games for the first time this season. Even though injuries have limited to only 21 games so far, he hasn't exactly set the world on fire with his performances and has tallied a mere 15 points (six goals, nine assists) over that stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

Penguins vs. Devils Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

Pittsburgh takes on New Jersey after overtime win

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

Penguins vs. Devils Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

Pittsburgh takes on New Jersey after overtime win