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Harrison Brunicke's perfomance vs Toronto is crucial to current NHL future

The 19-year-old defenseman needs to be on his A game, or he could be sent back to his junior team.

Oct 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke (45) handles the puck ahead of St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Penguins Monday night contest in Toronto could not be bigger for multiple reasons. Yes, the Penguins want to close out their current road trip with a win, but they also want to see a big performance from young defenseman Harrison Brunicke.