Erik Karlsson

Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all

Apr 30, 2026 @ 1:02am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Cam York sent the Philadelphia Flyers to the second round with his first career playoff goal. Everyone in Pittsburgh is still processing this loss. However, Erik Karlsson did his best to put it into words on Wednesday night. “Empty, obviously, a bit. I think […] The post Penguins star Erik Karlsson’s reaction to Flyers series loss says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins star Kris Letang’s reaction to wacky Game 5 winner vs. Flyers

Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:41am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination Monday night with a 3-2 win versus the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Pittsburgh now trails the series 3-2 but has now won the past two games, outscoring Philadelphia 7-4 after being outscored 11-4 across the first three games. Pittsburgh got off to a […] The post Penguins star Kris Letang’s reaction to wacky Game 5 winner vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sidney Crosby gets brutally honest on Penguins’ 0-3 hole vs. Flyers

Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:53am

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The highly-anticipated return of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been nothing short of a nightmare for Sidney Crosby and company. The Pens are on the verge of being swept in their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Battle of Pennsylvania after a 5-2 defeat in Game 3 on Wednesday […] The post Sidney Crosby gets brutally honest on Penguins’ 0-3 hole vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins stars Sidney Crosby plays Captain Obvious on Pittsburgh’s stunning 0-2 hole

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:36pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are down 0-2 in the series with the Philadelphia Flyers. Players, such as Erik Karlsson, are preaching patience and consistency as they attempt to make the comeback. Now, the Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, is also speaking out about the 0-2 series deficit, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. “Obviously, the urgency is heightened,” […] The post Penguins stars Sidney Crosby plays Captain Obvious on Pittsburgh’s stunning 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ veteran Erik Karlsson identifies who to blame for 2-0 Flyers series deficit

Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:52pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins felt like they had the perfect mix to do something special this postseason. Time is running short for the trio of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang to go on one more Stanley Cup run together. Getting home-ice advantage heading into the postseason was a massive victory for a team that […] The post Penguins’ veteran Erik Karlsson identifies who to blame for 2-0 Flyers series deficit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Capitals’ Tom Wilson heads to locker room with apparent foot injury after blocking shot

Apr 12, 2026 @ 4:53pm

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The Wahsington Capitals’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. The Capitals are currently playing the Pittsburgh Penguins, in what could be a final game of Alex Ovechkin against Sidney Crosby. One of the Caps’ major forces in their late-season playoff push has been Tom Wilson, but his future for the rest of the regular […] The post Capitals’ Tom Wilson heads to locker room with apparent foot injury after blocking shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ Erik Karlsson keeps it simple on what went wrong in Lightning loss

Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:29am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins had a two-game winning streak going before getting tripped up on Thursday night by the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The Lightning struck first with a goal by forward Anthony Cirelli in the opening period before the Penguins responded with back-to-back goals by forwards Rickard Rakell and Egor […] The post Penguins’ Erik Karlsson keeps it simple on what went wrong in Lightning loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Mar 30, 2026 @ 5:19pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have exceeded expectations throughout the regular season. While many of the league’s top insiders thought the Penguins would find themselves near the bottom of the NHL’s Metropolitan Division this season, they have been inside the playoff structure throughout all year. Much of that is due to the hot start the team had […] The post Penguins’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Broadcast shows exact moment Penguins star Sidney Crosby suffered apparent injury

Mar 27, 2026 @ 8:52am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a 4-3 shootout battle with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, but the highlight, or lowlight, was captain Sidney Crosby leaving the game with an apparent injury. Completing all his first-period shifts, Crosby went to the dressing room with less than three minutes remaining. He returned for a single shift in […] The post Broadcast shows exact moment Penguins star Sidney Crosby suffered apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Erik Karlsson Singles Out Penguins Player Who Shone in 5–1 Defeat Against Hurricanes – “Only One Who Battled Hard All Game”

Mar 27, 2026 @ 5:49am

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Erik Karlsson, a defenseman for the Penguins, discusses the team's previous game against the Hurricanes and how only one guy performed well.

Penguins GM Makes Firm Decision on $92 Million Star Erik Karlsson’s Future

Mar 25, 2026 @ 11:55am

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Kyle Dubas shuts down trade talk for Erik Karlsson, as the Penguins GM looks to secure Pittsburgh's Metropolitan Division lead.

Erik Karlsson Sends Clear Message After Penguins’ Loss to Avalanche

Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:02am

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Erik Karlsson stays confident despite Penguins’ heavy loss to Avalanche.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has no plan to trade Erik Karlsson this summer

Mar 24, 2026 @ 2:10pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a great season. The Penguins are making a surprise run to the playoffs currently, and part of the reason has been the play of Erik Karlsson. Karlsson has had a great season, despite having previously been subject to trade rumors. Now, the Penguins’ general manager, Kyle Dubas, has made clear […] The post Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has no plan to trade Erik Karlsson this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Mar 24, 2026 @ 12:19pm

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There have been several teams in the NHL that have had shocking jumps in the standings this season. The Buffalo Sabres have not been to the playoffs since 2011, but they have risen to first place in the Atlantic Division and they are chasing the Carolina Hurricanes for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Penguins’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.