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.
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.