Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin says his struggling team needs to start playing harder if it wants to return to the playoffs.

In the first period of Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, a frustrated Evgeni Malkin slammed his stick into the offensive zone glass after failing to bury a rebound past Joey Daccord. Malkin, who returned to action for the Pittsburgh Penguins following a four-game absence due to injury,

(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin screens Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni ...

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin score milestone goals to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-1 win, ending the Kings' nine-game home win streak.

Kevin Hayes, Sidney Crosby and Anthony Beauvillier each had a goal and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins end the Los Angeles Kings' nine-game home winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Monday night.

Evgeni Malkin’s Stanley Cup championship rings have been located in his home after being reported missing following a break-in at his Pennsylvania home. Allegheny County Police announced that ...

A string of burglaries at the homes of professional athletes has hit the NHL with Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin becoming the latest reported victim. First reported by Jennifer ...

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin could return to action ... Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord is scheduled to start Tuesday’s game. In 26 games this season, Daccord has a 13-9-2 record ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sitting in a quiet dressing room on Tuesday night after another blown lead turned into another crippling loss in a season increasingly filled with them, Evgeni Malkin spoke ...

Off-ice drama aside, let’s take a look at how all the NHL teams themselves did across week 15 and then rank them appropriately.

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game back at the TD Garden as an NHLer and leading the Bruins to a victory over San Jose. It was Boston’s 14th straight victory over the Sharks.

Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.