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.

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

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

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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.

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

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