Author: Nik Shermeto

PT ‘23 | 🇺🇸/🇨🇦 | Penguins writer for Inside The Rink | Thoughts are my own.

Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire F Tomasino from Nashville Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have acquired F Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Tomasino, 23, is a former first-round pick of the Preds, being selected 24th overall in 2019. Tomasino has one assist in 11 games so far this season, and 23 goals and 71 […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins Have A (Good) Depth Issue

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently sitting at 4-7-1 through their first 12 games of the season so far. Although they have a losing record, and the team’s defense and goaltending issues have plagued this team thus far, there is a good problem that the Penguins are going to be dealing with in the very near […]

NHL Game Recap: Malkin Has Goal, Three Points as Penguins Defeat Canadiens 6-3

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 last night in Montreal. Forward Evgeni Malkin (1G, 2A) led the way for the Penguins, as goalie Tristan Jarry made 24 saves on 27 shots. Forward Nick Suzuki (2A) and defenseman Mike Matheson (2A) led the way for the Habs, as goalie Sam Montembeaault made 27 saves […]

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NHL Game Recap: Maple Leafs Defeat Penguins 4-2 in Home Opener

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 last night at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Forward Evgeni Malkin (2A) led the way for the Pens, while goalie Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves on 32 shots. Forwards Max Domi (2A), Mitch Marner (1G, 1A), and William Nylander (2G) led the way for the Leafs, […]

NHL Game Recap: Malkin Hits 800 Assists, Blomqvist Shines in Debut As Penguins Defeat Red Wings 6-3

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 last night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Forwards Evgeni Malkin (2A), Anthony Beauvillier (2G), and Sidney Crosby (2A), along with defensemen Marcus Patterson (1G, 1A), and Erik Karlsson (1G, 1A), led the way for the Pens. Pittsburgh goalie Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves on 32 […]

Pittsburgh Penguins 2024-25 Season Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have found themselves in unfamiliar territory in the past two seasons. It once felt automatic that a team with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang would be in the playoffs, vying for Lord Stanley’s Cup. However, nowadays, it is a battle night in and night out on trying to make the […]

Preseason Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena for what will be the final preseason game for each team. The Penguins will be starting their NHL roster for this game, minus the goaltenders, while Columbus will play a mix of AHL and NHL rosters. This is the final […]

Preseason Game Recap: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins took on the Columbus Blue Jackets last night, in what was the Penguins second to last game of the preseason. Forwards Kevin Hayes, Jonathan Gruden, and Valtteri Puustinen each recorded a goal, and forwards Rutger McGroarty, Boko Imama, Joona Koppanen, Jesse Puljujarvi, Tristan Broz, and Ville Koivunen each recorded a point for […]

Preseason Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, for their second to last preseason game. The Penguins are playing their “B” lineup for the final time, as they will use this as the final opportunity to see who will grab a spot with the main roster for […]

Preseason: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings Recap

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in preseason action last night. The game, which was initially scheduled for Saturday night, was moved to last night following plane issues with the Penguins, which did not allow them to safely get to Detroit. The Red Wings played most of their starters for the game, […]