It was a large contributing factor for why the Pens missed the playoffs in 2023, despite a monstrous season from Crosby.

Not just pending free agents, but all big name players in play.

Pittsburgh played its most complete, four-line effort of the season against a stingy defensive team in Los Angeles ...

The Penguins played back-to-back nights on Friday and Saturday in Buffalo and Washington, then traveled on a cross-country ...