Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby paces Pittsburgh with 74 points and 29 goals this season as the Penguins prepare to host the Islanders.

The 2026-27 NHL schedule drops key early dates for Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

• Opening night on TNT: Penguins visit Flyers on Sept. 30, rematch...

2026-27 Schedule Release

• Season Opener: The Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2026-27 regular season on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers on...

The Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Flyers on Sept. 30, then host the Canadiens for their first home game on Oct....

The Penguins' schedule highlights key tests for Crosby and the roster rebuild.

• Sept. 30 at Flyers: Road opener carries extra edge after last year's...

Sidney Crosby showcased his captain leadership by texting Nick Robertson first after the trade to Pittsburgh, instantly reinforcing team culture. The quick outreach from the longtime Penguins leader left a strong impression on the new addition.

2026-27 Penguins Schedule Release

• 🔥 Season Opener: The Penguins open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers on...

The Penguins' expanded 84-game schedule brings more matchups than ever before.

• Crosby vs Ovechkin on March 13, 2027, is expected to be Ovi's final...

Sidney Crosby's career numbers highlight consistent production across the league.

• 139 points in 93 games vs. Flyers, including 60 goals
• 142...

• Penguins open season Sept. 30 at Flyers, first matchup since last year's playoff loss
• March 13 home game vs Capitals is Crosby's final Pittsburgh...

The Penguins need another impactful forward to support aging stars Crosby and Malkin, making them a top fit for Kraken center Shane Wright. Wright could slot on the second line, boost the power play, and gain valuable mentorship from No. 87.

The Penguins kick off another chapter in the Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry when they visit Washington for the Capitals' home opener on Oct. 7.

The NHL first dropped the Penguins' 2026-27 opener details: road vs. Flyers on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the home opener against the...

The Penguins open 2026-27 on the road against Philadelphia on Sept. 30 before hosting Montreal Oct. 3 and visiting Washington Oct. 7 in a...

Penguins view Jason Robertson as a way to maximize Sidney Crosby's remaining championship years.

• Pairing the 45-goal, 96-point winger with Crosby...

The Penguins added useful depth pieces like Kuzmenko and Robertson, yet still rank sixth in the Metro behind teams with clearer talent upgrades....

Offseason Core Strengthening

• Penguins Focus: The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason trying to strengthen the aging core of Sidney...

The Penguins are linked to Jason Robertson as they prepare to navigate life without franchise mainstays Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

Pittsburgh's interest in Elias Pettersson signals a win-now retool around Sidney Crosby rather than a rebuild.

• Dubas has shown no interest in a...

Acquiring Elias Pettersson would give Pittsburgh a top-six center to bolster Sidney Crosby's aging core and a potential long-term piece after Crosby...