Change was again the theme of B/R's NHL Power Rankings for the week, with several teams making double-digit climbs or dives, including the Utah Mammoth's 19-spot jump from No. 28 to No. 9 and the Pittsburgh Penguins also jumping into the top 10 with a 14-place spike from last week's No. 21 slot.

We are eight games into the 2025-26 season, and this Pittsburgh Penguins' team is certainly no joke right now.

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas and his decision-making team chose to make a switch behind the bench after another year without playoff hockey in the Steel City, moving on from long-time head coach Mike Sullivan and making an off-the-board hire in Dan Muse.

Harrison Brunicke, 19, and Ben Kindel, 18, have played in five of the Penguins’ first six games this season. If the Penguins wish to save a season on their entry-level contracts, they must send them to their respective junior teams once the nine-game threshold has been crossed.

The trio’s milestone came as Pittsburgh defeated the Rangers 3-0 in its 2025–26 season opener. Tuesday's game marked two decades since Crosby’s debut in the 2005-06 season, followed by Malkin and Letang a year later, forming a core that defined an impressive era of Penguins hockey.

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Josh Yohe answers questions about Jarry showing signs of life, Lemieux's visit creating quite a stir and much more.

Sidney Crosby discussed the key factors behind the Pittsburgh Penguins’ strong start to the 2025–26 NHL season, offering insight into the team’s renewed chemistry and winning mentality.

The NHL has a loaded schedule on Thursday night with 12 games on the docket. There are a few high-profile matchups throughout the evening, including the Penguin

Justin Brazeau is off to a hot start in Pittsburgh. Is he a long-term puzzle piece for the Penguins, or should Kyle Dubas capitalize on his improving trade value?