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Pittsburgh faces off against Carolina on Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings after a busy Tuesday.
There was a feeling of confidence spewing out of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ locker room late Monday night after their stunning drubbing of the Colorado Avalanche. There was no detectable arrogance, though.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin sends message about uncertain future after dominant win over Avalanche
The veteran forward, who turns 40 years old this coming summer, is in the final year of his deal.
Expert recap and game analysis of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL game from March 16, 2026 on ESPN.
The Colorado Avalanche are in a tight battle with Dallas for first place in the Central Division, so every point matters. They can pick up two more when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night.
With what felt like half the Eastern Conference breathing down their necks, the Penguins pulled off the comeback against the Mammoth.
When December dawned, the Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the NHL’s surprise teams, off to a 14-7-5 start, flirting with the top of the Eastern Conference standings, defying the preseason predictions that pegged them as also-rans at best. Less than three ...