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 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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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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The United States announced their 2026 Winter Olympics roster.

May 26, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) controls the puck during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Despite their injuries, a pair of Florida Panthers stars are boosting the team before their returns.

Dec 31, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, UNITED STATES; Canada forward Tij Iginla (11) celebrates his goal against Finland during the second period in group play during the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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A top Utah Mammoth prospect is following in his father's footsteps at the World Junior Championship.

Dec 20, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) moves the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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There's no debate that the biggest snub from Team Canada was the exclusion of a top Florida Panthers forward.

Nov 23, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) celebrates after scoring a goal during a shootout in overtime against the Seattle Kraken at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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There were few surprises on Team Canada's Winter Olympics roster, but the inclusion of a New York Islanders center was the biggest.

Dec 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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As the Buffalo Sabres keep winning, one of their forwards is reaching a new level.

Dec 31, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) warms up before the start of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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One Nashville Predators veteran has rediscovered his scoring touch this season.

Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) controls the puck in the first period of a game against the Clarkson Golden Knights at Pegula Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Gavin McKenna is silencing the critics with his performance at the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Dec 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Montréal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) controls the puck over the blue line during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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A Montreal Canadiens rookie is running away with the Calder Trophy.

Dec 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) slips on his goalie mask during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Blues offer the perfect stopgap goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) looks to pass the puck in overtime against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are trading a talented winger to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jacob Punturi

Joined: Jul 3, 2024

Smothering Speed Fueling Penguins' Winning Streak

Islanders Phenom Chasing Down NHL Record

New Penguins Winger Making Immediate Impact

Stars Forward Snubbed Once Again By Team USA

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Finland Unveils 2026 Winter Olympics Roster

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Team USA Announces 2026 Winter Olympics Roster

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Panthers Stars Providing Boost Before Return

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Top Mammoth Prospect Following in Father's Footsteps at WJC

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Panthers Forward is Biggest Snub from Team Canada

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Islanders Center is Biggest Surprise on Team Canada

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Sabres Forward Reaching New Level

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How Predators Veteran Rediscovered His Scoring Touch

Gavin McKenna Silencing Critics at 2026 World Juniors

Canadiens Rookie Running Away With Calder Trophy

Blues Goalie Perfect Stopgap for Hurricanes

Blue Jackets Trade Talented Winger to Penguins