Whenever the Penguins have to play Kevin Hayes in their lineup, it usually does not go well, but when they do not have to play him, it usually goes well.
Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kevin Hayes (13) moves the puck against Montréal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsk? (20) and defenseman Adam Engstrom (42) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Penguins dropped their most recent game to the Calgary Flames 2-1 in a game where they really did not play that bad.
