Pittsburgh Penguins face a significant blow as star center Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss tonight's high-profile clash against the Edmonton Oilers due to an upper-body injury. His absence, confirmed by his continued absence from practice,

The Edmonton Oilers have spent the first two months of this season frustrating, confusing and occasionally daring people to doubt them. On Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, they reminded everyone why that’s a bad idea.

There are few forwards in Bakersfield this year who could have a material impact on Edmonton’s postseason. Condors currently on the NHL roster (Max Jones) or on the NHL injury list (Connor Clattenburg) aren’t eligible for the ranking. Here’s a look at the current recall ranking among forwards.

The Edmonton Oilers made a transaction early Monday morning that they are hoping can help with their secondary scoring.

Hilary Knight scored twice in the third period and the U.S. women’s hockey team beat Canada 4-1 on Saturday night to sweep the four-game Rivalry Series.

The Minnesota Wild sent a shockwave through the NHL with their recent moves. Their general manager, Bill Guerin, made it clear that the organization is one that

It will indeed be Jarry vs Skinner tonight in Pittsburgh. Quinn Hutson, currently 3rd in AHL w/16 goals and 4th in points, will play his 3rd NHL game. @LouDeBrusk & @GenePrincipe join tonight at 5:30 MT on @Sportsnet … pic.twitter.com/zvQxGOmI7L But the convincing evidence will only play out for time.

The Penguins made a significant trade with Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 12. Pittsburgh acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and the Oilers’ 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin (full details here).