RICKARD RAKELL NEWS

Will miss at least three more weeks Rakell's (hand) return timeline was updated Wednesday, and he is expected to return in 3-4 weeks.

Impact This will end up with Rakell trending toward the latter half of the 6-8 week initial timeline announced when he underwent surgery in late October. At this point, don't expect Rakell to be back prior to the holiday break. Once healthy, he'll likely fill a top-six role with ice time in all situations.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rakell Embracing Tour Guide Role in Stockholm | Pittsburgh Penguins When the 2025 Global Series between the Penguins and Predators in Sweden was announced back in the spring, there was a lot of talk around th...

NOVEMBER 10 • NHL.COM

Sidney Crosby and the rejuvenated Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL's biggest early surprises

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL's biggest early season surprises

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Crosby has goal, 2 assists to reach 1,700 points as Penguins beat Blues 6-3

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to become the ninth player in NHL history with 1,700 points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Rakell (hand) was designated for injured reserve Monday.

Impact Rakell is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery, which will see him sidelined until mid-to-late December. With the 32-year-old Swede on the shelf, Filip Hallander looks set to get the first crack at playing on the top line with Sidney Crosby -- though Ville Koivunen and Benjamin Kindel could also get looks.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Get Dealt Crushing Rickard Rakell Injury Update The Penguins will be without forward Rickard Rakell for six-to-eight weeks after he underwent surgery to fix a left hand injury.

OCTOBER 27 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Deadspin | Penguins F Rickard Rakell (hand) out 6-8 weeks Deadspin | Penguins F Rickard Rakell (hand) out 6-8 weeks

OCTOBER 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Penguins, minus Rickard Rakell, look to exploit Blues' defense Deadspin | Penguins, minus Rickard Rakell, look to exploit Blues' defense

OCTOBER 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Penguins confirm terrible news for Rickard Rakell. A huge blow to the Pittsburgh Penguins after a strong start to the season.

OCTOBER 27 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Penguins forward Rickard Rakell to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins to Lose 35-Goal Scorer for 6-8 Weeks The Pittsburgh Penguins were dealt a blow on Sunday with right wing Rickard Rakell set to miss 6-8 weeks due to a broken left hand.

OCTOBER 26 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Forward Rickard Rakell Undergoes Successful Hand Surgery | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell underwent successful surgery on his left hand, it was announced today by President of Hockey Oper...

OCTOBER 26 • NHL.COM

Rickard Rakell out after undergoing hand surgery; Penguins call Ville Koivunen back up Rickard Rakell is out six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand. The Penguins said the surgery was performed Sunday morni...

OCTOBER 26 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Undergoes hand surgery Rakell had surgery on his left hand, and he will be out six-to-eight weeks, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Rakell departed Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets early and didn't return, and he'll be out with the injury he sustained for six-to-eight weeks. The 32-year-old was off to a great start this season, registering eight points (three goals, five assists) in nine games. With his exit from the lineup for the foreseeable future, it's a major opportunity for guys like Ville Koivunen, who was recalled by the team earlier Sunday, to make an impact in a large NHL role.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins rally despite losing Rickard Rakell to injury, other observations from Saturday's shootout loss Rickard Rakell is more than just a goal-scorer. Unfortunately, the Penguins winger could now be out for a while after showing that in Saturd...

OCTOBER 26 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sustains injury late Saturday Rakell (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports...

Impact Rakell left the game in the third period, which could explain the lack of an update. The 32-year-old is a key player for the Penguins and has racked up eight points through nine outings. The Penguins' next game is Monday at home versus the Blues before they head out on a four-game road trip.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Five-game, six-point streak Rakell had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact His goal made it 2-0 early in the second period; he knocked in a rebound in the low slot. Rakell is on a five-game, six-point scoring streak that includes two goals and seven shots. Overall, he has put up eight points (three goals, five assists) in eight games this season. Rakell put up career numbers (35 goals, 35 assists; 81 games) at age 31 last season, and this start looks like that excellence has carried over to 2025-26.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby's two goals and an assist lead Penguins to 5-3 win over Panthers

Sidney Crosby scores two goals and adds an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-3

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

A Long Time Coming: Hallander Nets His First NHL Goal | Pittsburgh Penguins With Sidney Crosby in the box and Pittsburgh on the penalty kill during their matchup with Los Angeles on Thursday, Parker Wotherspoon pushe...

OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM

Filip Hallander's first career goal sparks Penguins' comeback win over Kings

Filip Hallander scored his first career goal to give Pittsburgh the lead and the Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Bags goal in loss Rakell scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Rakell has two goals and an assist through four contests this season. He got a piece of a Ryan Shea shot to put the Penguins ahead 2-0 at 7:01 of the first period. Rakell can be streaky on offense, but as his best, he offers high-end category coverage while playing in a top-six role. He's collected 10 shots on net, six hits, six blocked shots and a minus-2 rating to begin 2025-26.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Kreider's 2nd goal is the late tiebreaker in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-3 win over the Penguins

Chris Kreider scored his second power-play goal in his Ducks home debut with 1:27 to play, and Anaheim beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 for its 10th consecutive victory in home ope...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Will Rickard Rakell Score a Goal vs. the Anaheim Ducks on October 14? - Bleacher Nation When the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, is Rickard Rakell going to score? Stats and info to help you make the best w...

OCTOBER 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Will Rickard Rakell Score a Goal vs. the New York Rangers on October 11? - Bleacher Nation When the Pittsburgh Penguins face the New York Rangers on Saturday (at 7:00 PM ET), is Rickard Rakell likely to score? We have stats and tre...

OCTOBER 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Two points against Isles Rakell scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact The 32-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period, tucking home a backhand from the slot to finish off a scramble in front of Ilya Sorokin, and Rakell then helped set up a Sidney Crosby tally midway through the second. Rakell is coming off a career-best 2024-25 season that included nine goals and 19 points on the power play, and while Pittsburgh's overall roster may be shaky, skating on the top PP unit with Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang should allow him to maintain a strong fantasy floor.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE