Pens Points: Not So Special Teams

Very little has gone right for the Pittsburgh Penguins through 18 games this season, but one of the most glaring issues has been the special teams play. What was a strength of the team last season that helped propel them back to the Stanley Cup playoffs, has become a major liability that is burying them near the bottom of the standings. If the Penguins are to turn around their 2026-27 campaign, it starts with improving the special teams. [Pensburgh]

Pens Points…

If the Penguins season keeps going at the trajectory we have seen thus far, they’re going to be sellers at the trade deadline and perhaps even before. With a veteran-laden roster, the Penguins have plenty of pieces to ship out, but…