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Apr 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh won 6-5 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

2024 in Review: Penguins Defining Moments of the Year

Christmas Came Early: Penguins biggest gifts of the season

Rust Hat Trick, 6 goal third period help Pens surge to 9-2 win over Canadiens

Penguins bounce-back and defeat Maple Leafs 5-2 after bad loss against the Rangers

Nov 27, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates up ice with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Crosby, Karlsson make 4 Nations Face-Off, but Rakell does not

Nov 30, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) and center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrate after defeating the Calgary Flames at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Penguins to face tough test against reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers

Nov 30, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Philip Tomasino (53) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Philip Tomasino is the young player that the Penguins have been needing

Nov 30, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (8) celebrates his goal with the Penguins bench against the Calgary Flames during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 powerplay goals and Buntings 3-point night help Penguins distinguish Flames 6-2

Nov 29, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Philip Tomasino (53) celebrates after scoring the winning goal on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Jarry and Tomasino steal the show as Penguins defeat Bruins 2-1 in Boston

Nov 27, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) celebrates his second goal of the game with the Penguins bench against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Penguins almost blow it again but somehow come away with victory over Canucks

Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Jesse Puljujarvi (18) celebrates with right wing Sam Poulin (22) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The young forwards need more ice time and not to be benched after one mistake

Nov 19, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates up ice with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (90) defends during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Another two-goal lead blown leads to another frustrating loss

Mar 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan (rear left) reacts on he bench against the New York Rangers during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. New York won 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Bruins firing Montgomery but the Penguins not firing Sullivan does not make sense

Dec 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan (middle) looks on from the bench during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Fenway Sports Group love for head coach Mike Sullivan needs to end

Nov 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrates his goal with the Penguins bench against the Dallas Stars during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Anthony Beauvillier should bring back a decent return at trade deadline

Oct 14, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby (87) and teammate goalie Tristan Jarry (35) celebrate the win against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Tristan Jarry failed his last opportunity with the Penguins

Nov 22, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Nieto (83) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Nieto, Ponomarev recalled, Blomqvist sent back to Wilkes-Barre

Nov 11, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) react on the ice against the Dallas Stars during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman says "Penguins are open for business"

Nov 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) chases in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Erik Karlsson takes being called out by coach Sullivan personally in win over Capitals.

Nov 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (8) and Washington Capitals left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) battle for the puck in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Michael Bunting has looked like himself lately.

Nov 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck behind Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) as Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) chases in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Joel Blomqvist should not be sent back to the AHL despite Jarry returning.

Oct 25, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) follows the play against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Penguins Rookie Report: Joel Blomqvist's impact so far.

Nov 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist (30) celebrates with teammates after their game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Penguins defeat Capitals despite another two-goal lead blown.

Nov 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) clears the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

It was the Crosby Show Again in Win over Canadiens

Jan 2, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during a face-off against the Boston Bruins during the third period of the 2023 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

A Look at the Penguins Winter Classic Jerseys Throughout the Years

Oct 31, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Sidney Crosby Looked like Himself in Win Against Ducks

Oct 29, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) moves the puck against pressure from Minnesota Wild center Marat Khusnutdinov (22) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Takeaways from Penguins' First 11 Games of the Season

Oct 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrate after Crosby scored the game winning power play goal in overtime to defeat the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Coach Sullivan Puts Crosby and Malkin on Top Line to try to find offense