Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins played host to the New York Islanders on Thursday night in Pittsburgh’s home opener. It also happened to be Evgeni Malkin’s second multi-point night in as many games. The Penguins were
able to hold on late, though, for a 4-3 win over the Isles. [Recap]
The Penguins also unveiled new third jerseys in surprise fashion ahead of the game on Thursday night. [KDKA]
Forward Filip Hallander made his season debut with the Penguins after returning to the club during the off-season, replacing Philip Tomasino in the lineup. [Trib Live]
Former Penguins forward Anthony Angello recently announced his retirement from professional hockey via social media. The Penguins selected Angello in the fifth round (No. 145 overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft. [Trib Live]
News and notes from around the NHL…
The Edmonton Oilers announced the signing of forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $1.5 million. [NHL]
Gavin McKenna, the expected No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, is turning Penn State hockey into a must-see attraction, and his commitment to the school has students racing to earn admission into the Roar Zone, the Penn State student section at Pegula Ice Arena. [NHL]
Michael McLeod, one of five Hockey Canada players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges in July, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. [ESPN]
It was a night to forget for veteran goalie and Pittsburgh native John Gibson and the Detroit Red Wings, as the Montreal Canadiens scored five unanswered goals to rout the Red Wings in their home opener. [The Hockey News]
