The first Pittsburgh Penguins practice since the Olympic break began on Feb. 6 brought good news, and very good news, both professionally and personally Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Complex.

Emperor penguins raise their chicks in conditions that would overwhelm most animals. Winter temperatures can fall to minus 50°F, winds are relentless, and food is out of reach for months at a time.

With Letang almost ready to go and Filip Hållander improving, the Penguins are feeling good about their playoff push.

Chinakhov has been excellent for the Penguins since his arrival, and the truth is in his stats. In 18 games so far since being acquired by the Penguins, Chinakhov has recorded eight goals, four assists, and 12 points. This is after he had just three goals and three assists in 29 games for the Blue Jackets before being traded to Pittsburgh.

A pair of penguins waddled into a care home in Nottinghamshire to spread some cheer to residents. Pringle and Widget were the stars as they made their appearance at The Grand Care Home in West Bridgford. Residents were able to stroke and hold the Humboldt penguins as part of an animal-assisted therapy exercise.

Every Lunar New Year comes with its own personality, thanks to the Chinese zodiac. The calendar runs on a 12-animal cycle paired with five natural elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water). When those combine, you get a specific energy for the year — and one of the most talked-about combinations is the Year of the Fire Horse.

One area that the Penguins could look to improve is their forward group. When looking at trade candidates around the NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann stands out as a very interesting trade target to consider.