Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau has had an exceptional start to the 2025-26 season, scoring six goals and 12 points in just 12 games. For a player who signed in Pittsburgh after a stretch where he managed just two points in 19 games for the Minnesota Wild, that extremely productive stretch is significant for his hopes of establishing himself as someone who can have a … [Read more...] about Latest On Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari Injuries
Evgeni Malkin Fined $5K
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was fined $5K, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for slashing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley in the Penguins’ Saturday loss to the Jets. The play in question came as Stanley and Malkin were battling near a puck along the boards in the Winnipeg zone. Stanley shoved Malkin further away from the puck, and Malkin responded with a … [Read more...] about Evgeni Malkin Fined $5K
Brazeau Out With Upper-Body Injury
Penguins winger Justin Brazeau is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, relays team broadcaster Josh Getzoff (Twitter link). The 27-year-old has been one of Pittsburgh’s top offensive performers in the early going this season, collecting six goals and six assists in his first dozen games. That outcome was something few would have seen coming considering he entered … [Read more...] about Brazeau Out With Upper-Body Injury
Penguins Recall Owen Pickering
The Penguins announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled defenseman Owen Pickering from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The team had an open roster spot after placing Caleb Jones on injured reserve on Saturday, so no corresponding transaction is required. Pickering, 21, was in contention for a roster spot for most of training camp but ended up being one of Pittsburgh’s final cuts. The … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Owen Pickering
Rickard Rakell Undergoes Surgery, To Miss 6-8 Weeks
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Rickard Rakell underwent a successful procedure on his left hand this morning, and the forward is expected to miss 6-8 weeks recovering. Just last night Rakell took a puck to the hand vs Columbus, was clearly bothered, and did not return. It is a very tough blow for the team, who have come out of the gates looking much better in … [Read more...] about Rickard Rakell Undergoes Surgery, To Miss 6-8 Weeks