Jacob Punturi

Jacob Punturi

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Jacob is a featured writer covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers On SI and the NHL for Breakaway On SI. He also co-hosts the All Steelers Talk podcast. Previous work covering the NHL for Inside the Penguins and The Hockey News.

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot on goal warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Dec 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan coaches against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 9, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth left wing Michael Carcone (53) makes a quick play during second period against the St. Louis Blues at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Nov 15, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) during the face off against the Calgary Flames during the warmup period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Jan 6, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) looks on against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are charging in Breakaway On SI's latest power rankings.

Jan 3, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) stands on the ice during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are emerging as a new frontrunner for the Stanley Cup.

Dec 5, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) (not shown) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

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New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom posted a new single-game record in a blowout loss.

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The Anaheim Ducks and NHL were named in a recent lawsuit.

Nov 7, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes coaches against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The head coach of the Minnesota Wild deserves to be in the race for the Jack Adams Award.

Dec 21, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) with Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart (79) are seen out on the ice during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

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What is going so wrong in the Pacific Division this season?

Jan 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) handles the puck during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are displaying smothering speed in the midst of their winning streak.

Jan 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

The New York Islanders phenom is hunting down an NHL record.

Jan 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) scores a goal in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

The newest winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins is making an immediate impact.

Dec 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

A Dallas Stars forward was once again snubbed by the United States.

Feb 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Finland forward Mikko Rantanen (96) looks on in warm-up before a game against Team USA during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Finland became the latest nation to unveil their official 2026 Winter Olympics roster.

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] United States forward Jack Eichel (9) during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game against Canada at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The United States announced their 2026 Winter Olympics roster.