PIT7
PHI0TNT, truTV, HBO MAXFinalRegular season
NYI1
TOR2Prime, MSGSNFinalRegular season
LAK4
COL8TNT, truTV, HBO MAXNews
1-0-02 PTS1st in the Metropolitan divisionNHL
Power play
50.0 %
Penalty kill
100.0 %
Goals per game
7.00
Goals against
0.00
Faceoffs
37.9 %
Game recapPittsburgh Penguins
Filip Hallander put up three points and Arturs Silovs earned a 19-save shutout in a 7-0 Penguins win in Philadelphia, while the Maple Leafs beat the Islanders 2-1 in Toronto.
· La Presse
Analysis
The Penguins visit the Flyers and the Presidents’ Trophy‑winning Avalanche host the Kings on Wednesday as the 2026‑27 NHL season opens with two marquee matchups.
· CBS Sports
AnalysisPittsburgh Penguins
On the eve of the Penguins’ opener in Philadelphia, Sidney Crosby is set for his 22nd NHL season, still pushing himself hard despite entering a contract year.
· Sportsnet
Analysis
Boston Bruins
The NHL’s move to an 84-game season comes with fewer back-to-backs overall, but the Canadiens gain a major rest edge while the Bruins, Senators and Maple Leafs are squeezed.
· The Hockey News
InjuryPittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Blake Lizotte, Justin Brazeau, Ben Kindel and Ryan Graves on injured reserve Sunday, days before their season opener in Philadelphia.
· Sportsnet
Analysis
Utah Mammoth
La Presse’s panel of six writers laid out their 2026-27 NHL predictions, putting Utah, San Jose, McDavid and Carlsson at the heart of the coming season’s storylines.
· La Presse
Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes
As the 2026-27 NHL season begins with a $104M cap, the Hurricanes, Sabres, Canadiens and Penguins stand out for having some of the cleanest salary cap sheets.
· The Hockey News
NewsPittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that forward Andrei Kuzmenko’s father, Alexander, has died, with the player returning to Moscow to be with his family.
· Sportsnet
InjuryPittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins centre Ben Kindel has been ruled week-to-week with a lower-body injury suffered in Monday’s pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres.
· Sportsnet
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