The week ahead: Sergei Murashov, lineup changes and some tough opponents

TRENDINGNFL news, updatesWeek 4 Winners and LosersBraves beat Dodgers in NLDSBryce Young's breakoutFantasy Football Booms and BustsStory byStory byThe week ahead: Sergei Murashov, lineup changes and some tough opponentsPITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 03: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montréal Canadiens on October 3, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAdam GretzMon, October 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesGame Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/5/2026Who: Winnipeg Jets (1-0-1, 4th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Sportsnet+ up in Canada, out-of-market streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Up next for the Penguins will be two road games against division opponent, Washington on Wednesday […]SB NationMontreal Canadiens At Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To WatchThe Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Montreal Canadiens in their home opener on Saturday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins(UPDATED) Penguins Game 2, Home Opener: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch vs. CanadiensAfter a spectacular performance Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) make their home debut Saturday against the young but very good […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementTakeaways: Penguins Edge Canadiens In Wild Overtime ThrillerThe Pittsburgh Penguins have scored 13 goals in their first two games of the season to start off 2-0.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins/Canadiens Highlights: Overtime winThe Penguins built a 5-1 lead last night in their home opener against Montreal, which they squandered away but managed to win the game in overtime. Here’s the higlights. “I think the fact that we found a way to get the extra point in overtime, especially with those last couple of minutes, you’re not going […]SB NationPenguins Winning, But Already Reality Smacking Them In The FaceYou want behind-the-scenes looks at what goes on with the Pittsburgh Penguins as they walk the line between putting a […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowGame Preview: Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/3/2026Who: Montreal Canadiens (1-0-0) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) When: 7:00 p.m. Eastern How to Watch: Local on SNE, TVAS and SportsNet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins are headed into a busy first full week of the season after Saturday’s home opener, with a home game Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, a road game Friday […]SB NationPreview: Penguins take on Canadiens during home openerThe Penguins have won seven of their last nine games against Montreal.WPXIJets visit the Penguins after Connor's 2-goal gameWinnipeg Jets (1-0-1, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0, in the Metropolitan Division)Pittsburgh; Monday, 7:30 p.Associated PressPittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to ImpressWhen the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Egor Chinakhov from their divisional rivals, the Columbus Blue Jackets, right before the New Year, it was a move that could’ve easily flown somewhat under the radar. Chinakhov, an underperforming former late first-round pick, was traded for Danton Heinen and draft picks. At the time, it didn’t seem like an […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins’ Egor Chinakhov Continuing to Impress appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens Preview: Kapanen Unavailable Versus PenguinsThe Montreal Canadiens are set to play their second game of the season Saturday night, facing the Pittsburgh Penguins at […]SportsnautPenguins surge then swoon then celebrate OT winner over CanadiensThe Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) were being outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0 before the game turned. And it turned in a big way as the Penguins then outshot the Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1) 21-5 over the next 30 minutes, racing to a 5-1 lead later in the second period.WPXIPenguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home OpenerThe Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Saturday evening against the Montreal Canadiens, who make their first trip of the season to PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh.It marks the return of hockey for the Penguins in front of their home fans for the first time since Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal […] The post Penguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenguins Surge Then Swoon Then Celebrate OT Winner Over CanadiensThe Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) were being outshot 7-1 in the first period and trailed 1-0 before the game turned. And […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowNovak scores 2 goals, including OT winner, to help the Penguins beat the Canadiens 6-5PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Novak scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.Novak converted a 2-on-1 from Evgeni Malkin at 1:33 of overtime, as Pittsburgh recovered after allowing a four-goal lead in the second period slip away.Associated PressPenguins Grades: A Lot to Clean Up; Karlsson Pokes at Botched OffsideA game within a game within a game. The Pittsburgh Penguins were buried for the first half of the first […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDan’s Daily: EDM Alarmed by Jarry; Trade Costs; Penguins InsiderThere were some pretty good moments in the Pittsburgh Penguins room this week, especially after Ben Kindel burned Erik Karlsson […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowCanadiens vs Penguins Prediction, Pick, NHL Odds for Saturday, October 3The Montreal Canadiens (1-0-0) and Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa.Action NetworkPenguins Activate Kindel, Waive Depth ForwardAs expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins activated Ben Kindel for their Saturday night home game against the Montreal Canadiens. Kindel, 19, […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPens Points: Kindel hungry for moreHere are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Forward Ben Kindel returned from a lower-body injury Saturday and scored in his season debut during Pittsburgh’s win over Montreal. The 19-year-old center said he remains hungry to establish himself in the NHL and has “a lot of things” he still wants to accomplish after his […]SB Nation