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Penguins eye $7.8M Stuart Skinner trade to Senators in latest NHL shake-up
NEWS
5/12/2026

Penguins eye $7.8M Stuart Skinner trade to Senators in latest NHL shake-up

Stuart Skinner has been a potential free agency target for the Ottawa Senators since his days with the Edmonton Oilers, and now he’s being linked to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ottawa could be a player because of defensive inconsistencies and poor penalty kill rankings, NHL insiders say. His $7.8 million contract situation and Pittsburgh’s goalie competition may open the door for a major offseason move.

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Times of India
Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet Blames Lack of Mental Preparation for Game 1 Loss to Hurricanes
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Sports·5/3/2026AI summary

Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet Blames Lack of Mental Preparation for Game 1 Loss to Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series in Raleigh. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour praised his team's strong start, while Flyers coach Rick Tocchet admitted his team wasn't mentally prepared after celebrating their series win over the Penguins on Wednesday. Carolina has now won five straight postseason games, allowing just five goals total.

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ESPN
Penguins Eliminated by Flyers in Game 6 Overtime; Core Trio's Future Uncertain
Sports
4/30/2026AI summary

Penguins Eliminated by Flyers in Game 6 Overtime; Core Trio's Future Uncertain

The Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 in overtime of Game 6, losing the series 4-2. The defeat raises questions about the future of the Penguins' veteran core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, who have been teammates since 2006 and are the longest-tenured trio in North American sports history. Malkin, an unrestricted free agent this summer, has expressed desire to stay.

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ESPN
Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday Preview: Penguins Face Elimination as Three Series Hit Critical Game 5s
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Sports·4/29/2026AI summary

Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday Preview: Penguins Face Elimination as Three Series Hit Critical Game 5s

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs reach critical juncture Wednesday with three series tied 2-2 and one team facing elimination. The Pittsburgh Penguins can be eliminated by Philadelphia (Flyers lead 3-2), while Montreal-Tampa Bay and Utah-Vegas both meet at Game 5. The Canadiens have covered 29 straight games as underdogs on the puck line, making them Wednesday's best bet at +1.5 (-170).

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ESPN
Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday Preview: Penguins Face Elimination as Three Series Hit Critical Games
Developing
Sports·4/29/2026AI summary

Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday Preview: Penguins Face Elimination as Three Series Hit Critical Games

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs reach critical juncture Wednesday with three Game 5s and a potential elimination. The Philadelphia Flyers can eliminate the Pittsburgh Penguins with a win in Game 6. The Montreal Canadiens look to take a 3-2 series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning, having covered 29 straight games as underdogs. The Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights also battle in a tied series. Tuesday saw Boston beat Buffalo in OT, Minnesota take a 3-2 lead over Dallas, and Edmonton win despite a strange on-ice incident.

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ESPN
Sidney Crosby says urgency heightened as Penguins trail Flyers 0-2 in series
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Sports·4/22/2026AI summary

Sidney Crosby says urgency heightened as Penguins trail Flyers 0-2 in series

Sidney Crosby acknowledged heightened urgency after the Pittsburgh Penguins fell behind the Philadelphia Flyers 0-2 in their first-round playoff series. It's the sixth time in Crosby's career facing an 0-2 series deficit, having rallied twice before in 2009. The Flyers have dominated with strong defense and goaltending, limiting the Penguins to just 15 shots from the inner slot while killing all seven power play opportunities.

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ESPN