Rickard Rakell - NHL News & Rumors

Collects pair of points Rakell scored a goal, dished an assist and added three hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Flyers in Game 4.

Impact Rakell has a goal, three assists, seven shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating over four contests in this first-round series. The 32-year-old has filled a top-six role, as expected. Rakell had made the playoffs on six previous occasions, racking up 19 points across 48 games in those postseason runs. He earned 48 points in 60 regular-season outings this year, so he has some scoring potential to tap into if the Penguins can keep the series alive again in Monday's Game 5.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby and Letang strike as the Penguins stave off a sweep with a 4-2 Game 4 win over Flyers

Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang each scored goals, helping the Penguins avoid a first-round series sweep with a 4-2 win over the Flyers in Game 4 on Saturday night

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Philadelphia brings 2-0 series lead into game 3 against Pittsburgh

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

BetMGM: Hat Trick Jackpot | NHL.com The panel on NHL Now picks which players will score tonight, including Leon Draisaitl and Rickard Rakell, presented by BetMGM

APRIL 21 • NHL.COM

Flyers bring 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Participating in practice Rakell (rest) was back on the ice for Thursday's practice session, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Rakell was limited to just 60 games this season, tallying 24 goals and 24 helpers, including 16 power-play points along the way. The Swede has found himself primarily shifted to center this season, allowing Evgeni Malkin to move to the wing. In addition to anchoring the second line, Rakell should continue to feature on the No. 1 power-play unit.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and assisted on both of Dylan Holloway’s goals in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Peng...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Held out against Blues Rakell will not dress against St. Louis on Tuesday as Pittsburgh rests its veterans for the playoffs, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Rakell has 24 goals and 48 points across 60 appearances in 2025-26, a solid bounce-back showing after missing significant time to injury early in the season. The 33-year-old winger heated up considerably down the stretch, recording seven goals during a six-game point streak in late March. He's a reliable secondary scorer on Pittsburgh's top line and holds solid fantasy value heading into the postseason.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blues and Penguins face off for out-of-conference matchup

The St. Louis Blues and the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Will Rickard Rakell Score a Goal vs. the Washington Capitals on April 12? Is Rickard Rakell likely to score a goal when his Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Washington Capitals on Sunday? The puck drops at 3:00 PM ET -...

APRIL 12 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Washington plays Pittsburgh following Leonard's 2-goal showing

The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Ryan Leonard's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Capitals' 6-3 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Penguins take win streak into home matchup with the Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals with a three win streak on the line

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Penguins visit the Devils following Rakell's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the New Jersey Devils after Rickard Rakell scored two goals in the Penguins' 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

GEICO: 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.com Rickard Rakell potted seven goals in five games, while Jack Hughes collected nine points and Robert Thomas tallied eight points, presented b...

APRIL 6 • NHL.COM

Nets pair of goals Sunday Rakell scored two goals and placed three shots on net in Sunday's 5-2 win over Florida.

Impact Rakell found the back of the net on a power play late in the opening period before later striking his second goal towards the end of the second. The 32-year-old forward currently has an eight-game point streak and has at least one point in 16 of his last 17 outings. He's scored 13 goals and compiled 23 points in that span, which is tied for sixth across the NHL. He's been excellent on a per-game basis this season with 24 goals, 48 points, 154 shots on net, 71 hits and 39 blocked shots across 57 appearances. Rakell remains a strong fantasy option for the remainder of the regular season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2

Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Point streak at seven games Rakell scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 9-4 rout of Florida.

Impact Both points came in the second period as the Penguins broke open a 2-2 tie. Rakell has gotten onto the scoresheet in seven straight games, piling up eight goals and 11 points over that stretch, and on the season he's contributed 22 goals and 46 points in 56 contests.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Yegor Chinakhov's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Penguins' 6-3 loss

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Streak at six games, nine points Rakell scored a goal Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Rakell's goal streak stands at three games (four), and his point streak sits at six games (seven goals, two assists). He has 19 shots in that span. It took Rakell a bit to get back up to game speed this season -- he has played in 55 games. But he's peaking for the fantasy playoffs, and that's a huge bonus for managers.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

Stays hot with another goal Rakell scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Rakell has found the back of the net in five of his last seven games, a stretch in which he's posted seven goals on 18 shots, good for an impressive 39.8 shooting percentage. That's not sustainable, but Rakell should remain a popular fantasy option as long as he skates in the first line next to Sidney Crosby. Rakell has 19 points (10 goals, nine helpers) in 19 games since the Olympic break.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning and Penguins square off in Eastern Conference action

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Eastern Conference action

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Malkin collects career point 1,399 in return from injury, Penguins race by reeling Red Wings 5-1

Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Lights lamp twice in win Rakell scored two goals, one shorthanded, in Monday's 8-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact The veteran center potted the Penguins' second and seventh goals of the night, with his second chasing Ilya Sorokin from the game. Rakell has been outstanding in March, getting onto the scoresheet in 12 of the last 13 games while collecting eight goals and 17 points over that stretch. He needs one more tally to produce his seventh career 20-goal campaign.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins host the Red Wings after Rakell's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Detroit Red Wings after Rickard Rakell's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Penguins' 8-3 win

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

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