Penguins early season concern meter: Crosby’s start, Silovs consistency, defensive mistakes

TRENDINGDodgers return to NLCSRays sweep YankeesBrewers clinch NLCSValkyries, Dream win Game 2sNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byPenguins early season concern meter: Crosby’s start, Silovs consistency, defensive mistakesPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 3: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck in the third period during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesAdam GretzThu, October 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTakeaways: Mistakes Difference In Penguins' 5-3 Loss To CapitalsA turnover-heavy effort ultimately doomed the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday as they fell to 2-2 on the season.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsSidney Crosby Posts Rare Minus-4 in Penguins’ Loss to CapitalsSidney Crosby remains one of the best players in the NHL. But his defensive outing against the Washington Capitals was not good.The Penguins have struggled defensively since their epic shutout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Wednesday night was no different, as Pittsburgh lost 5-3 to the Washington Capitals. It was the second time in their […] The post Sidney Crosby Posts Rare Minus-4 in Penguins’ Loss to Capitals appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPittsburgh Penguins’ Defensive Numbers Have Taken Sharp Turn Since OpenerThe Pittsburgh Penguins started the 2026-27 season with a 7-0 thrashing vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. Defensively, they haven’t done much since.Pittsburgh has now allowed 13 goals in its first four games, following Wednesday night’s loss to the Washington Capitals. Take out their season-opening shutout win, and Pittsburgh has allowed those 13 goals in its previous […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Defensive Numbers Have Taken Sharp Turn Since Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementPenguins Grades: Team Has a Growing Mess to Clean UpWASHINGTON, D.C. — The times are changing. The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals has been dominated […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins/Capitals Recap: Glaring mistakes prove costly for Pittsburgh in 5-3 lossPregame Bryan Rust is able to make his season debut and the Penguins flip Hendrix Lapierre and Nick Robertson between lines for some new looks. Arturs Silovs in net for this one. The Capitals celebrate their home opener with this lineup. First period Fireworks aplenty early on. On the very first shift, Trevor van Riemsdyk […]SB NationDan Muse Calls Out Penguins’ Costly Turnovers After Capitals LossPittsburgh’s head coach explained what’s behind the Penguins’ recent puck-management problems.Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins Ghastly Giveaways Give Capitals Big WinWASHINGTON, D.C. — It was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener. […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPittsburgh Penguins At Washington Capitals Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To WatchThe Pittsburgh Penguins will try to get back in the win column on Wednesday night.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsWhat the Penguins practice lines today tells us for first reactions to a lossThe early bump in the road of last night’s loss will be the first test for the Penguins in seeing how flexible or stubborn that Dan Muse and company will be with how they deploy their lines, with the answers provided (or at least a strong hint below) based on practice setups today. Neither strategy […]SB NationImminency Of Rust's Return Shows Too Much 'Depth' Becoming Problem For PenguinsThe Penguins could, potentially, face a tough roster decision prior to Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals if Bryan Rust is ready to go.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Game 4, Like Old Times: Lines, Goalies, & How to Watch vs. CapitalsWASHINGTON, D.C. — In a city more divided than Berlin circa the Cold War, there is one agreement. The Pittsburgh […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowGame Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals 10/7/2026Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-0, 4 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Washington Capitals (1-1-0, 2 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Nationally televised game on TNT, streaming on HBO Max Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens stay on the road and head over to Columbus on Friday, then return home to […]SB NationPenguins Practice: Rust Returns; Kuzmenko Out?CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. — Hendrix Lapierre occupied yet another spot in the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup. Winger Bryan Rust was a […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins vs. Capitals Score, Highlights: Capitals Hand Penguins 5-3 LossSportsNet Pittsburgh provided live coverage of the matchup between the Penguins and the Capitals.Sportsnet PittsburghPens Points: Capital CrushedA slow start on Wednesday night saw the Pittsburgh fall into a 4-1 that they almost clawed back from but ultimately fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals in D.C. Bryan Rust made his season debut after battling injury and scored his first of the season while Tommy Novak and Nick Robertson […]SB NationCapitals top Penguins in final season of Alex Ovechkin-Sidney Crosby matchupsAlex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby didn't factor into the scoring in one of their final meetings, but other Capitals players had big games.USA TODAY SportsPenguins vs. Capitals Takeaways: 5 Things to Know from LossPittsburgh erased a three-goal deficit but couldn't complete the comeback against Washington. Here are five things to know from the Penguins' loss.Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins ghastly giveaways give Capitals big winIt was the final time Alex Ovechkin would be introduced for a Washington Capitals (2-1-0) home opener.WPXILike Old Times: Penguins Game 4 vs. CapitalsThe next time they face off in Washington will be the final game of the season and Ovechkin’s NHL career.WPXIIs Sidney Crosby Retiring Soon? Penguins Legend Plans Murky After Ovechkin AnnouncementThe Pittsburgh Penguins are taking on the Washington Capitals for the first time this season on Wednesday night. And yep, as it has been for the past two decades, it’s about Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. That won’t be the case for a whole lot longer, though. Ovechkin announced recently that this will be his […] The post Is Sidney Crosby Retiring Soon? Penguins Legend Plans Murky After Ovechkin Announcement appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY