Ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Pittsburgh Penguins needed to make a few roster moves.

The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, the team announced Thursday. In a corresponding move, Jack St. Ivany was placed on injured reserve.

The Flyers and Penguins have been battling it out on the ice since the two franchises entered the league together in 1967. The proximity toward one another led to instant rivalry and hatred between fanbases. From legendary scraps during the regular season and playoffs, whenever Pittsburgh and Philadelphia meet up, it is always must-see television.

The Pittsburgh Penguins open a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with hopes of extending their winning streak to five games. However, the home team will be missing a couple of key players.

NHL.com goes Behind the Numbers to identify key statistics for each of the eight best-of-5 series in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. Today, a look at the matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.

After a illegal check to the head of Brock Boeser, Bryan Rust has been suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have been the heart and soul of the Pittsburgh Penguins for 20 years. Together, they have played 1,000 games, led the team through key playoff and championship victories,

Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Emil Pieniniemi was promoted to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) from Wheeling of the ECHL on Tuesday. This transaction comes a little m