The week ahead: It’s not getting any easier for the Penguins

BREAKING NEWSColts fire long-time GM Chris BallardRead moreTRENDINGNFL news, updatesRays take 3-2 ALCS leadNFL Winners and LosersWNBA Finals Game 2 previewAP Top 25Story byStory byThe week ahead: It’s not getting any easier for the PenguinsPITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 03: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins moves the puck against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesAdam GretzMon, October 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSunday Standings: Penguins need to ‘dig in’ to get out of slumpIt’s been a tough road trip for the Penguins, three games have resulted in three losses. Suddenly the type of adversity the team saw last December has showed up earlier in the season this time around. “It’s on us. It’s on us together,” coach Dan Muse said after last night’s 6-2 loss to Vegas. “We […]SB NationPenguins take losing streak into matchup with the MammothPittsburgh Penguins (3-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (6-3, in the Central Division)Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.Associated PressGame Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Utah Mammoth 10/19/2026Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (3-5-1, 7 points, 6th place Metropolitan Division) @ Utah Mammoth (6-3-0, 12 points, 2nd place Central Division) When: 9:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Utah 16, Mammoth+, streaming for out of market at ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens will have to be happy this is […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementPittsburgh Penguins’ Historic Season Opener Looks More Bizarre By The GameAfter suffering another blowout loss on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a statistical twist eight games after a historic opener. When the Penguins crushed the Philadelphia Flyers to open the 2026-27 season, they looked like one of the NHL’s more dangerous teams. Just under three weeks later, the Penguins have flipped the narrative. They have […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Historic Season Opener Looks More Bizarre By The Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTakeaways: Penguins' Losing Streak Extends To 3 In Messy Loss To VegasThe Pittsburgh Penguins continued a disappointing Western road trip with their third-straight loss Saturday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Game 9, ready to bust: Lines, goalies, & how to watch vs. VGKIt has not been a good road trip or a couple of weeks for the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1), who have given away pucks, goals, and games in their 1-4-1 slide. The Penguins have not won a game in regulation since the first game of the season. They finish the second of back-to-backs Saturday with another stiff test against the Vegas Golden Knights (7-2-0) at T-Mobile Arena.WPXIErik Karlsson Raises Concern Over Pittsburgh Penguins’ Power-Play StrugglesThe Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to a two-goal lead on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche before letting the game slip away.Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust scored within 30 seconds of each other at the 8:28 and 8:57 marks in the first period. For a second, it looked like the Penguins would fire on all cylinders […] The post Erik Karlsson Raises Concern Over Pittsburgh Penguins’ Power-Play Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSidney Crosby, Penguins Not Panicking After Slow Start to 2026-27 SeasonDespite recent struggles, the Penguins aren't panicking and are focusing on cleaning up early mistakes.Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins Game 9, Ready to Bust: Lines, Goalies, & How to Watch vs. VGKLAS VEGAS — It has not been a good road trip or a couple of weeks for the Pittsburgh Penguins […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPittsburgh Penguins At Vegas Golden Knights Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To WatchThe Pittsburgh Penguins will play the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday night.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsReport: Penguins Are Willing To Deal Veterans. What Does That Mean?According to a new report Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Kyle Dubas are ready to open the doors for a youth movement.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins/Golden Knights Recap: Pens trampled, lose in Vegas 6-2Pregame The Penguins use the same skaters and groupings as last night while swapping in Sergei Murashov in net. First period Vegas activates defensemen and scores two goals in the first 4:02 of the game to set the tone. First up it’s Rasmus Andersson jumping in the play and scoring 1:06 into the game. Not […]SB NationPenguins go bust in Vegas, Golden Knights dominate 6-2The Penguins’ Vegas misadventure began with the first shot of the game and never improved.WPXIThe Hockey News Morning Skate: McDavid's Dominant Start, Panthers' Flurry Of Hat Tricks, And MoreIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor McDavid's incredible start to the season, the Florida Panthers' recent scoring spree, and more.The Hockey NewsPens Points: Korczak embracing fresh start with PenguinsHere are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang recently marked 20 years since they first played together on Oct. 18, 2006. Twenty years later, the partnership—and friendships—still endure. [Post-Gazette] Defenseman Kaedan Korczak is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh after spending the first several years of his […]SB NationThree Takeaways From the Florida Panthers Win StreakAll of a sudden, Paul Maurice's team can't stop scoring as Florida surges up the NHL standingsFlorida Panthers On SIPenguins Grades: No More Patience, Calling Out ProblemsLAS VEGAS — Just nine games? No, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ problems are foundational and serious. The previous owners of the […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDeen’s Daily: Avs Hit the Road; More Florida Hat Tricks; Hellebuyck Saga ContinuesThe Colorado Avalanche hit the road for a two-game road trip without three of their depth forwards. The Florida Panthers […]Colorado Hockey NowPenguins Injury Update: Chinakhov Out, Others Rehabbing in PghLAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins perhaps caught a little break Saturday as the injury to Egor Chinakhov is merely […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins Q&A: The Trade TalkAnger. The primary emotion from the team and fans on Saturday was the same basic human reflex, but in a […]Pittsburgh Hockey Now