Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins fell 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh’s second preseason game on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Nick Robertson scored in his Penguins debut, while Kaeden Korczak and Rutger McGroarty also found the net in the loss. [Recap]
Forward Nick Robertson is looking to establish himself in Pittsburgh after being acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. The 25-year-old younger brother of Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson is hoping for a fresh start after struggling
to secure a regular NHL role in Toronto. [Trib Live]
The Penguins are dealing with early injuries to centers Ben Kindel and Blake Lizotte, creating questions about their depth at the position with the regular season about a week away. [Trib Live]
Twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck made their Penguins preseason debuts Tuesday, playing on the same line against the Red Wings. The 18-year-old forwards were selected by Pittsburgh in the 2026 NHL draft, with Liam going No. 22 overall and Markus No. 39. [NHL]
News and notes from around the NHL…
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was unanimously elected chairman of the NHL’s Board of Governors on Tuesday, succeeding Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, who held the position for 19 years. [TSN]
The Board of Governors also discussed potential expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, but did not decide on adding a 33rd team… at least not yet. [TSN]
The Minnesota Wild signed general manager Bill Guerin to a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday. Guerin has served in the position since 2019 and is coming off a season in which he won the NHL’s Jim Gregory Award as the league’s top GM. [Sportsnet]
