In what should come as no surprise to just about everyone, Team Canada on Thursday announced that Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will serve a team captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

Sidney Crosby scored the overtime winner on his patented backhand, and Erik Karlsson tied the game in the third with a snipe, as Pittsburgh defeated the Utah Hockey Club, 3-2.

As expected, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was named as captain of Canada’s entry into the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off event. Crosby is the NHL’s longest tenured active captain, having served in that role for the Penguins since 2007.

Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson scored in regulation as Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson had a rough night and more than a few decisions that would make one kindly question his thought process. And then Karlsson finished his own rush by wiring a wrist shot over Utah Hockey Club goalie Connor Ingram to tie the game 2-2 in the third

Erik Karlsson, meet Macklin Celebrini. Karlsson’s Pittsburgh Penguins got to town Saturday night, early for their Monday showdown against the Sharks. On Sunday night, Karlsson had dinner at San Jose legend Joe Thornton’s house,

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The Lightning captain and two-time Stanley Cup champion will lead his country into the international best-on-best tournament in February.

Erik Karlsson trade rumors are heating up as the Pittsburgh Penguins look to rebuild. Find out the latest news on a potential Karlsson trade and where he could land.

Erik Karlsson, meet Macklin Celebrini. Karlsson’s Pittsburgh Penguins got to town on Saturday night, early for their Monday showdown against the San Jose Sharks.

Marcus Pettersson landing on injured reserve forced the Pittsburgh Penguins to do some tinkering on the blue line. Pettersson had been Erik Karlsson’s defensive partner since Karlsson debuted with the Penguins last season.

SALT LAKE CITY — Sidney Crosby scored at 3:54 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 on Wednesday night. Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson scored in regulation as Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves.