Penguins prospect Sam Poulin had a historic performance for Sherbrooke of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Sunday. He recorded eight points - two goals and six assists - in the Phoenix's 9-4 win over the Shawinigan Cataractes.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned defenseman Zach Trotman to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.

Defenseman Brian Dumoulin has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Friday, October 18.

The Pens finally got some good news on the injury front when Bryan Rust and Nick Bjugstad returned to team practice on Monday at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host both the U.S. and Canadian Women's National Teams during a joint week-long training camp held November 4-10 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, PA.

The unique training camp will include two exhibition games between the U.S. and Canada on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 PM and a rematch on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1:00 PM at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Each team will also hold several open practices throughout the week.

When it comes right down to it, it's all about instincts. 

That's the best way to describe Kris Letang's first of two goals for Pittsburgh Friday night in a 4-2 victory against Dallas at PPG Paints Arena. 

PITTSBURGH -- Kris Letang scored twice in the third period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins to their fifth straight win, 4-2 against the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena on Friday.

The Penguins welcomed a very special guest to PPG Paints Arena on Friday when Penguin, a service dog in training, met with Iceburgh.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Commercial Construction (PittComm) are once again teaming up to provide $100,000 to renovate a local community hockey rink in a contest called "Renovate the Rink."

Game Date

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Opponent

Vegas Golden Knights

Jersey

Gold Third Jersey         

Game Time

7:00 PM

Doors Open

5:30 PM

For brevity's sake, they're frequently referred to as "the call-ups" or "the Wilkes guys." Although, as those in the Penguins organization often correct, they're NHL players.

But with the Penguins overwhelmed by a host of injuries up front, forwards Joseph Blandisi, Adam Johnson and Sam Lafferty have helped the team keep steered in the right direction, winning the last four games.