Pens Points: Pressing the panic button already?

TRENDINGBuccaneers stun CowboysGuardians force Game 5A'ja Wilson MVP — againNFL Week 5 NFL picks vs. spreadCaitlin Clark on Fever futureStory byStory byPens Points: Pressing the panic button already?WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Alex Tuch #89 of the Washington Capitals scores a goal on goalie Arturs Silovs #37 of the Pittsburgh Penguins a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesGarrett BehannaFri, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPens 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 NationGame 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 NationPittsburgh 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 PenguinsAdvertisementAdvertisementPens trade Filip Hallander for defenseman Spencer StastneyThe Penguins have made a trade with the Edmonton Oilers, acquiring defenseman Spencer Stastney in exchange for forward Filip Hallander. The team announced Wednesday afternoon that Stastney, 26 had been acquired. Stastney, 26, is signed through the end of the season on a deal with a cap hit of $1.525 million. Last year, Stastney spent […]SB NationPenguins early season concern meter: Crosby’s start, Silovs consistency, defensive mistakesLooking at some early concerns and how concerning they might be for the Pittsburgh Penguins.SB NationPenguins/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 NationPenguins Acquire Spencer Stastney From Edmonton Oilers for Filip HallanderThe Pittsburgh Penguins cleared up their forward logjam Wednesday by sending Filip Hallander to the Edmonton OilersThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsDan’s Daily: Trade, Trade Rumors, Penguins Going in Wrong DirectionWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ last seven periods have ranged from bad to disastrous, yet they have remained in […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowSidney 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.HEAVYPermanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western CanadaCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to a move by three Canadian provinces to stay on daylight saving time.Alberta, home of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, Manitoba with the Winnipeg Jets and British Columbia with the Vancouver Canucks decided not to move clocks back an hour in November and ahead in March, a shift that throws a few wrinkles into an NHL schedule that is driven by media rightAssociated PressTakeaways: 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 PenguinsPenguins send forward Filip Hallander to Edmonton in exchange for defenseman Spencer StastneyPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from Edmonton in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.The deal, announced Wednesday, gives the Penguins depth on the blue line.Associated PressPenguins 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 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 PittsburghPenguins 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 NowCapitals top Penguins 5-3 in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener in WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals held on for a win in Alex Ovechkin's final home opener, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals, who introduced their roster one by one before the game, saving Ovechkin for last.Associated PressPittsburgh 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.HEAVYGamethread: Penguins @ CapitalsTalk about the game with Pens fans here!SB NationPenguins vs Capitals Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Wednesday, October 7Penguins vs Capitals prediction, including picks and odds for October 7.Action NetworkPenguins vs. Capitals Schedule 2026-27: When Do Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin Face Off This Season?Here's a breakdown of all the games this season between the Penguins and Capitals.Sportsnet Pittsburgh