Ville Koivunen might be figuring it out for the Penguins

TRENDINGNFL Power RankingsBrewers rout Rays in Game 3Cowboys clobber EaglesValkyries beat Dream in Game 5Harry Kane wins Ballon d'OrStory byStory byVille Koivunen might be figuring it out for the PenguinsPITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22: Evgeni Malkin #71 celebrates his third period goal with Ville Koivunen #41 of the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Florida Panthers at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 22, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesAdam GretzTue, October 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIs Ville Koivunen Turning A Corner?Ville Koivunen has been fantastic for the last 7-10 days. Is he turning a corner?The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Notebook: Silovs Different, Koivunen ProgressOften forgotten among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ battle to insert youth into their lineup is second-year goalie Arturs Silovs. Silovs, 26, […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins' Young Defenseman Embraces 'Full Circle' NHL MomentPenguins' defensive prospect Chase Pietila - recalled from the AHL Saturday - is ready to take his game to the next level, and he's glad to be experiencing it with an old friend.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Penguins saw the old Rickard Rakell on Saturday. They need that guy backDown 2-1 on Saturday night with the clock ticking away, the Penguins got a signature goal from their three best players on the ice to tie the score. Erik Karlsson and Sidney Crosby assisted on Rickard Rakell’s late score to tie the game. It was a goal the team desperately needed, and the type of […]SB NationThe week ahead: Penguins get much-needed schedule rest, and some potential returnsThe Pittsburgh Penguins have some days off this week and could get some players back in the lineup very soon.SB NationDan’s Daily: Nikishin Takes Lowball; Trade Talk; Penguins GrowIt became the definition of buckling. After publicly talking about big-money and trade demands, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin swallowed […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPens Points: Brazeau inching closer to returnHere are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Penguins forward Hendrix Lapierre is making the most of his opportunity on a line with Ville Koivunen and Evgeni Malkin after spending a recent stretch of games as a healthy scratch. 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This is considerably less then what Nikishin originally wanted, (reportedly $8 to 9 million […]SB NationPens Points: Needed RestIt’s still a few days before we see the Pittsburgh Penguins back in action, but after looking at the injury list, no one will be complaining about the team getting an extra few days off to rest and recover. Bodies have been dropping all over for the Penguins as of late, and the less games […]SB NationWhy Penguins must trade Bryan Rust amid disappointing startThe Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 NHL season after returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022 last spring. Pittsburgh’s sluggish play has once again raised questions about the futures of longtime franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. But they’re […] The post Why Penguins must trade Bryan Rust amid disappointing start appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsMHH Roundtable: Early Returns and ConcernsNow that the first 12 games on the 2026-27 season are in the books, it’s time to evaluate where the Colorado Avalanche’s start has taken them to their current 6-5-1 record in the standings. There has been a handful of ups and downs to reflect on during this quiet week of the schedule before taking […]SB NationSabres Waiting for Konsta HeleniusThe Buffalo Sabres made the bold call during last year’s playoffs to give Konsta Helenius time in the postseason after his strong season with the AHL’s Rochester Americans. Helenius rewarded Buffalo’s trust with a major impact on the ice. That set up excitement for this season. It would be Helenius’ first full campaign at the […] The post Sabres Waiting for Konsta Helenius appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAfter Losing Out On Hellebuyck, When Do Sabres Make An All-In Move?The Buffalo Sabres lost out on star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, but that doesn't mean they should be keeping the team intact all season long. To the contrary – Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen needs to push in his chips by acquiring an experienced star. But what area does Kekalainen need to address?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresConnor Hellebuyck informs fans when he'll be ready for actionThe Devils' new goalie lays it all out.HockeyFeed5-on-5 Play Continuing to Plague the Sharks, Creating Unsustainable SuccessWhile it's hard to complain about the San Jose Sharks' start looking strictly at their record, they've been relying on their special teams quite a bit to get the wins that they have to this point. While quality special teams are important for a successful team, on their own, they aren't a sustainable way to play considering the majority of each game is played 5-on-5.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksFlorida Panthers Veteran Explains What’s Fueling Penalty-Killing SuccessThe Florida Panthers‘ penalty kill has been on a tear. In Sunday’s win over the Blackhawks, they were absolutely lights-out.Florida was red-hot in every phase of the game. But their penalty kill finished a perfect 7-for-7. That was much-needed for Florida, which was outscored 9-1 in their previous two matchups heading into Sunday’s contest.But that […] The post Florida Panthers Veteran Explains What’s Fueling Penalty-Killing Success appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPursuit of Connor Hellebuyck Tells a Different Analytics StoryHockey analytics has naturally evolved over time, but one of the most general positions is that goaltending is very hard to predict, which makes it a riskier investment than other positions. With the New Jersey Devils acquiring Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets, there is an opportunity to see that evolution. It’s not merely that […] The post Pursuit of Connor Hellebuyck Tells a Different Analytics Story appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY