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Penguins’ path to the 2026 playoffs isn’t likely—but it’s real

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a longshot to make the playoffs in 2026. But every team, even the most downtrodden, has a path to the postseason.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are more likely to win the best odds at the first overall pick than they are of winning a spot in the 2026 Playoffs. But since it's September and optimism's in the air because fall's around the corner and we're less than a few weeks from training camp, let's talk about why the Pens can make the postseason.