The Pittsburgh Penguins stayed hot on Thursday, notching their sixth straight win with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins got a boost from Evgeni Malkin, who returned from an upper-body injury after missing over a month.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released offensive tackle David Sharpe from the practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Sharpe was signed weeks ago when the team was dealing with injuries on the offensive line, but they are now fully healthy.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is back at work following a two-game suspension for initiating contact with a fan.

The Houston Texans have dealt with frigid temperatures on the road in the playoffs before, but it looks like they will avoid the worst of the weather when they face the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Steelers superfan Snoop Dogg celebrates Pittsburgh’s playoff berth after a nail-biting win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Steelers legend James Harrison pleaded his case for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to join Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH — As DK Metcalf walked into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room Monday morning, fellow receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling serenaded his teammate with the theme song to the 1970s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter.” Welcome back. Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back …

The Buffalo Bills have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr., the team announced. Porter was released by the Steelers from their practice squad last week. Porter was with the Bills this summer before he was released by the team and sought out by the Steelers in training camp.

Two of the hottest teams in the NFL meet in the final game of the first round of the playoffs when Houston visits Pittsburgh.