Rakell (personal) took part in Wednesday's practice, paving the way for him to play Thursday versus Anaheim, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports. Rakell has 23 goals, 40 points,

The Penguins will be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline but don't assume Rickard Rakell is on the move, per an insider.

Pittsburgh played its most complete, four-line effort of the season against a stingy defensive team in Los Angeles

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in need of wins. Their recent run of strong play has tapered just slightly, and just enough to be on the wrong side of seven of their last nine games, including three that went beyond regulation.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and perhaps Rickard Rakell got some good news since Sunday. Rakell left the team sometime after the loss on Saturday to the Washington Capitals to return to Pittsburgh and tend to a family matter.

Burglars continue to target star athletes. Pittsburgh Penguins legend Evgeni Malkin is the latest prominent figure to be the victim of theft. Someone or multiple people broke into his home and apparently stole his three Stanley Cup rings,

Kevin Hayes, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Cody Glass and Anthony Beauvillier scored for the Penguins. Alex Nedeljkovic, fresh off making history by becoming the first goalie in NHL history to score a goal and record an assist in the same game on Friday in Buffalo, stopped 25 of 26 shots to earn the victory.

Even with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin still performing well ... of The Athletic says do not expect the Penguins to trade Rickard Rakell. “The idea that the Penguins are going to hold ...

The Boston Bruins need help on offense, so they should consider watching the Penguins. When looking at the Penguins' roster, one specific player the Bruins should strongly consider inquiring about is winger Rickard Rakell.

Unfortunately for Penguins fans, a fire sale might be the best way to go. They've missed the playoffs the past two years, and this season, they're on the outside looking in. Recent moves by general manager Kyle Dubas also haven't worked out.

The Ducks have lost seven of their last eight, accruing just four of a possible 16 points, while Pittsburgh just hammered the Kings on Monday

Even if the Penguins go on an outrageous hot streak, I still fully anticipate Dubas to sell at the deadline. He knows what he has to do. He’s not in this to grab the second wild card and lose in the first round. Dubas’ vision is much more grand than that. The problem is that fans might need to find some patience.