Eight days ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins went into Denver and routed the NHL leading Colorado Avalanche by a score of 7-2 at Ball Arena. Now the Avalanche come to Pittsburgh looking for a measure of revenge with a lot on the line for both sides when the puck drops as PPG Paints Arena later this evening. For the Avalanche, a playoff spot has already been locked up, but they will be looking to keep space between themselves and the charging Dallas Stars for the top seed in the west.
As for the Penguins, the objective is clear, keep winning hockey games and racking up points in the standings and you will be playing playoff hockey once again. The stakes could not be more clear for either side this evening.
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Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00PM EST and will be broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
Pens Points…
It’s yet another loaded week for the Penguins with both the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars coming to town on Tuesday and Saturday. Sandwiched in between those two contests is a quick trip to Ottawa for a meeting with the Senators who are fighting for their playoff lives at the moment. [Pensburgh]
The Penguins 2025 draft class has already made a big impact with the emergence of Ben Kindel this season and the next wave of talent is on its way with the signings of first rounder Bill Zonnon and third round selection Gabriel D’Aigle to entry level contracts over the weekend. [Pensburgh]
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Harrison Brunicke made the Penguins roster out of training camp and he got his first taste of NHL action before ultimately being sent back to juniors for the remainder of the season. Back in Kamloops, Brunicke continued his development and has been averaging over a point per game in the WHL. [Trib Live]
Just a dozen games remain in the 2025-26 NHL season and the Eastern Conference playoff picture is still incredibly tight. Right in the mix of things stand the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have put themselves in good position for a return to the postseason despite a heavy stretch ahead. [PPG]
NHL News and Notes…
There’s not a hockey player alive who is hotter than Nikita Kucherov at the moment. He’s putting together another historic season, but his play last week was especially white hot, posting 13 points over just four games and taking home First Star of the Week honors as he makes his case for MVP. [NHL]
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