When will the Penguins top line start making an impact?

TRENDINGBrewers take 3-0 NLCS leadBats stun Snell, DodgersCaleb's return won't solve it allNFL updatesFantasy Basketball Draft KitStory byStory byWhen will the Penguins top line start making an impact?PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Sidney Crosby #87 talks with Rickard Rakell #67 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty ImagesAdam GretzThu, October 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM UTC·8 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesOpinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top LineRickard Rakell has been brutal to start the 2026-27 season, and it's time to demote him.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsTakeaways: Defense, Goaltending Falter In Penguins' 5-3 Loss To BlackhawksThe Pittsburgh Penguins delivered a questionable effort against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday in response to a near-flawless performance Saturday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsEarly season stock reports on the PenguinsNow that the Penguins are enjoying a two-day break from games, let’s check in on the first seven games as a whole to issue a stock report on the players. We’ll judge this on a number of qualifications, from raw stats, advanced numbers, how they look to the eye and general vibes over how things […]SB NationAdvertisementAdvertisementKingerski: There’s Something Wrong with the PenguinsDefensive defensemen are getting burned, both with bad pinches and in the defensive zone. There are multiple lines with no […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins’ Nick Robertson Decision Confounds After Maple Leafs TradeThe Pittsburgh Penguins made it a point this offseason to acquire Nick Robertson from the Toronto Maple Leafs. And early in the year, the Penguins showed how much they like Robertson — they gave him time on the first line with Sidney Crosby. Now, though, Robertson has apparently been demoted in recent games. His minutes […] The post Penguins’ Nick Robertson Decision Confounds After Maple Leafs Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe highs and lows of young goalies (and other quick Penguins thoughts)The Pittsburgh Penguins have to be ready for some games like this.SB NationPenguins/Blackhawks Recap: Crosby scores twice but power play rotten in 5-3 lossPregame Andrei Kuzmenko returns and Sergei Murashov gets the start for the Penguins. Chicago is happy to welcome their new captain, Conor Bedard, for his first game of the season tonight against the Penguins. First period Chicago scores right out the gates 28 seconds in. Declan Carlile gets pressured and passes the puck to the […]SB NationSidney Crosby Ends Season-Opening Goal DroughtSidney Crosby opened the season without a goal through Pittsburgh’s first six games. The Penguins captain has now matched the longest season-opening scoring drought of his NHL career before finally breaking through.Sportsnet PittsburghSidney Crosby avoids unwanted record with goal in Penguins-Blackhawks clashThe drought is finally over for Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby . The future Hockey Hall of Famer lit the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 NHL season during Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago. The 39-year-old Crosby tied the score at 1-1 with a wrist shot 6:57 into the first period, […] The post Sidney Crosby avoids unwanted record with goal in Penguins-Blackhawks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsPenguins struggling, mistakes lead to loss to the BlackhawksSeven games into the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for consistency and battling big-time breakdowns.WPXIPenguins’ Sidney Crosby dazzles with multi-goal Frozen FrenzySome NHL fans have been wondering if Father Time had finally caught up to “Sid the Kid” after a slow start to the 2026 season, but the legendary Pittsburgh Penguins center demonstrated his vintage greatness during the Frozen Frenzy. Despite a full Tuesday slate, Sidney Crosby managed to stand out in a road matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby dazzles with multi-goal Frozen Frenzy appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsPenguins Struggling, Murashov Softy Ends Another Sloppy GameCHICAGO — Seven games into the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for consistency and battling big-time breakdowns. […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPittsburgh Penguins At Chicago Blackhawks Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To WatchThe Pittsburgh Penguins will try to win their second straight game on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPens Points: Murashov slips up as Blackhawks win in Bedard’s season debutHere are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins fell 5-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday despite two goals from Sidney Crosby, including his first of the season. Pittsburgh’s power play went 0-for-4 and has failed to score in its last 16 opportunities over five games. [Recap] Penguins defenseman Kris Letang […]SB NationPenguins Grades: Veterans Rip Team; What’s Going WrongCHICAGO — Something is going wrong for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks combined for 28 giveaways in […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowBlackhawks Special Teams Stun Fans With Massive Turnaround WinThe Blackhawks found a spark on special teams in their 5-3 win over Pittsburgh. See how Anton Frondell and Sam Rinzel are turning things around.Gameday ChitownBlackhawks vs. Penguins: Bedard’s Return, Crosby in Town, Lineups, & Watch Game 7The Chicago Blackhawks (1-5-0) will get a major lineup and psychological boost against the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1) at the United […]Chicago Hockey NowPens Points: Heading Further WestComing off a loss in Chicago to open their first major road trip of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will now continue heading west and climb to a mile above sea level for a meeting with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night to open a back-to-back set that will conclude on Saturday in Las Vegas […]SB NationTeuvo Teravainen helps the Blackhawks beat the Penguins 5-3 in Connor Bedard's season debutCHICAGO (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Chicago Blackhawks topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season.Spencer Knight made 24 saves as Chicago improved to 1-1 on a seven-game homestand.Associated PressPittsburgh Penguins $92M Defenseman Handed Surprising News on FutureThe Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping to return to the playoffs, but they could make some interesting roster decisions. 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