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I am a lifelong Pittsburgh sports fan and am studying journalism at Norfolk State University. I joined The Lead in February 2026.

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Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.
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What Can Penguins Do to Turn Series Around Against Flyers?

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the dance. It’s the Keystone State Clash in Round 1,...

April 20, 2026
Dec 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Sergei Murashov (1) sprays water in the air against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Could Sergei Murashov Be the Penguins’ Next Matt Murray?

Heading into the NHL Playoffs, the biggest question mark with the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is undoubtedly their goaltending. Arturs Silovs and Stuart Skinner...

April 13, 2026
Apr 5, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) and defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrate after Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87)
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Could the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Recapture the Magic of 2016?

It’s now been a decade since the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted their fourth Stanley Cup, and ten years later, the team is looking to...

April 7, 2026
Mar 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) reacts after being named first star of the game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Erik Karlsson Is the Penguins’ Constant Amidst Injury Turmoil

The Pittsburgh Penguins have scratched and clawed their way through a grueling month of March, a good portion of which without Sidney Crosby...

March 30, 2026
Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit
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The Pittsburgh Steelers Made a Splash in Free Agency

The first week of NFL free agency has passed, and Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Omar Khan did not hesitate to get to work....

March 23, 2026
Mar 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (28) skates with the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Delta Center.
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Was the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Lack of Trades the Right Decision?

The NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster stayed relatively the same when the clock struck the proverbial midnight on...

March 16, 2026
Feb 5, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) waits for the face-off during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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What Does Sidney Crosby’s Injury Mean for Penguins’ Playoff Push?

After a three-week break for Olympic competition, the Pittsburgh Penguins are back for the run-in to the postseason. For those who didn’t travel...

March 6, 2026
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates a tackle of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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Who Will Be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Starting QB in 2026?

As the 2026 NFL offseason gets underway, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be asking the same question they have been asking since Ben Roethlisberger...

February 24, 2026