Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins blew a late 1-0 lead en route to a 2-1 overtime loss in Game One of the 2025 Global Series, but Pittsburgh rebounded on Sunday. Even with a patchwork lineup, the team is still led
by Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby, who helped take care of the Predators 4-0, splitting the international set a game apiece. [Recap]
Sergei Murashov became the second goaltender in Penguins history to record a shutout in his first career win, joining “Mr. Game One” Jeff Zatkoff. [Penguins]
Two of Pittsburgh’s top prospects, rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist and forward Rutger McGroarty, were activated from the team’s injured non-roster list and assigned to the AHL’s Penguins on Saturday. [Trib Live]
Defenseman Parker Wotherspoon was one of many “value” signings general manager Kyle Dubas made this past offseason. He has impressed thus far in a Penguins sweater, and perhaps his game has taken another step in the right direction thanks to his partner, Erik Karlsson. [Trib Live]
News and notes from around the NHL…
New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan missed Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings because of personal reasons, the team said. No other details were initially given. [Associated Press via ESPN]
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin rejoined his team in Detroit on Saturday after a three-game leave of absence to be with his fiancée in Sweden, where she is recovering following a heart transplant. [Associated Press via TSN]
The Kings and star forward Adrian Kempe agreed to an eight-year extension on Sunday. The deal carries an average annual value of $10.625 million. [Sportsnet]
