When Team Sweden assistant GM Patric Hornqvist called Rickard Rakell back in December to let him know he didn’t make their initial roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off, of course, he was disappointed.

Rakell lit the lamp, took three shots on goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. Rakell found the back of the net nine minutes into the second quarter to level the score ...

Rickard Rakell had but three words to describe recently getting the news that he’d be joining Sweden for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. “Hornqvist called me,” Rakell said, referring to ...

Rickard Rakell is one of the players who has been a nice surprise for them, but are his days in Pittsburgh numbered? Last season, Rakell had 15 goals in 70 games. Coming into this season ...

And veteran center Rickard Rakell could be the next to go. The Pittsburgh Penguins began what can only be described as an on-the-fly retool with the trading of defenseman Marcus Pettersson last week.

Rakell scored a goal on four shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils. Rakell continues to play well on offense -- he has just two goals over his ...

Rakell provided two assists and took six shots on net in Saturday's 3-0 win against Nashville. Rakell's first helper came on a cross-ice feed to Sidney Crosby midway through the second period, and ...

It would take a big offer to move Rickard Rakell, and winning in Vancouver would entice Quinn Hughes to stay long-term Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell ...

That player we’re referring to is right winger Rickard Rakell. The 31-year-old didn't have the best performance last season – posting just 15 goals and 37 points in 70 games – and he has ...

That player we’re referring to is right winger Rickard Rakell. The 31-year-old didn't have the best performance last season – posting just 15 goals and 37 points in 70 games – and he has another three ...

Penguins winger Rickard Rakell has been named a late addition to Team Sweden for the coming Four Nations Face-Off, which begins in Montreal next week. Rakell is replacing injured Vegas Golden ...