Rickard Rakell - NHL News & Rumors

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

3 HOURS AGO • 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.

16 HOURS AGO • 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

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Penguins vs. Islanders - March 30, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Anthony Mantha and the Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3 to win a big game in the East playoff race

Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 in a crucial game in the competitiv...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Fourteen points in last 11 games Rakell had two goals and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over Ottawa.

Impact Rakell has six goals and eight assists in his last 11 games. He has fired 24 shots and was held off the score sheet just once in that span. It was Rakell's first three-point game of the season and first since Dec. 23, 2024. The winger has 17 goals, 22 assists, five power-play goals, eight power-play assists, 137 shots and 66 hits in 51 games this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Penguins vs. Senators | NHL Highlights | March 26, 2026

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Kindel nets shootout winner as Penguins lose Crosby but squeeze past Senators 4-3

Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back on score sheet Rakell scored a goal Tuesday in a 6-2 loss to Colorado.

Impact It was his 15th of the season. Rakell had his eight-game, 10-point scoring streak snapped Sunday, so it's great that he's back on the score sheet. The Pens dropped to third in the Metropolitan Division with the loss, and they're just one point ahead of the Islanders who are fourth. Rakell is one of the scoring leaders on the team, and he'll need to keep this pace up over the stretch to help secure the playoff spot.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores NHL-leading 46th goal as Avalanche cruise past wobbling Penguins 6-2

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 46th goal as the Colorado Avalanche eased by the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Eight-game, 10-point streak Rakell scored a goal and added another in the shootout in a 5-4 win over the Jets on Saturday.

Impact The points extended Rakell's scoring streak to eight games and 10 points, including seven assists. Four of those helpers have come on the power play. Overall, Rakell has 14 goals, 21 assists and 127 shots in 48 games this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell score in shootout to lead Penguins over Jets, 5-4

Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Two helpers in Crosby's return Rakell notched two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to Carolina.

Impact With Sidney Crosby back in the lineup, Rakell was reunited with his usual center and helped set up Pittsburgh's captain for the team's first goal of the night. Rakell then had a hand on Erik Karlsson's first tally of the game just 59 seconds into the third. Rakell has been staying productive even without Crosby, as Wednesday's effort extended his point streak to seven games -- a stretch in which he's collected two goals and nine points, with four of his assists coming on the power play.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in loss Rakell scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Rakell has two goals and three assists during his active four-game point streak. He was able to get the Penguins on the board in the second period, but the 32-year-old couldn't carry the team's offense in this tough matchup. Rakell has 13 goals, 30 points, 121 shots on net, 59 hits, 35 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 44 appearances this season. He'll continue to function as the top-line center while the Penguins wait for Evgeni Malkin (suspension) to return Monday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins vs. Golden Knights | NHL Highlights | March 12, 2026

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Dorofeyev scores twice, Golden Knights snap 3-game slide with 6-2 win over Penguins

Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Two-point night in loss Rakell had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact The goal was Rakell's 12th goal of the season. He has 27 points in 41 games this season, and he'll be expected to carry a lot with Sidney Crosby (lower body) out and Evgeni Malkin serving the first game of a five-game suspension. Rakell is more a passenger than a driver, so his game could shrink short term.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Flyers vs. Penguins - March 7, 2026

MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE

Zegras scores in shootout as Flyers defeat Penguins 4-3

Trevor Zegras scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night after falling behind three times

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Finds twine on power play Rakell scored a power-play goal, put two shots on net and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-0 win over Vegas.

Impact Rakell lit the lamp on a power play late in the second period to put the Penguins up by four goals. Following Sunday's twine finder with a man advantage, Rakell now has 11 goals, 25 points, 108 shots on net, 53 hits and 33 blocked shots across 38 games this season. The veteran center has been effective in a top-six role when healthy this season and is set to see a bump in playing time with Sidney Crosby (lower body) sidelined. Rakell holds solid fantasy value moving forward while the Penguins vie for a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rust and Kindel help the Penguins beat the Golden Knights 5-0

Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Karlsson, Rakell Reflect on Olympic Journey with Sweden | Pittsburgh Penguins Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell were each disappointed in the results for Team Sweden at this year’s Winter Games. They came out on the wro...

FEBRUARY 23 • NHL.COM

Slated to play Wednesday Rakell (lower body) is expected to play against Italy on Wednesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Impact Rakell sat out Pittsburgh's 5-2 loss to Buffalo on Thursday before the Olympic break, but he will be available to play in Sweden's tournament opener. He has been skating alongside Elias Pettersson and Mika Zibanejad during practices. The 32-year-old Rakell has 10 goals, 24 points, 103 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 50 hits across 35 NHL appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Hayes scores twice in his NHL debut, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2

Avery Hayes scored twice in his NHL debut, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams be...

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Not available Thursday Rakell (lower body) has been ruled out of Thursday's clash in Buffalo, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rakell was injured during the morning skate. Rakell has 10 goals and 24 points across 35 games this season. Look for Rutger McGroarty to enter the lineup with Rakell on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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