Wednesday night was the final game of the Pittsburgh Penguins California swing and their last late night contest for quite some time which East Coast fans will be happy to hear. After games against the Kings and Ducks in Southern California, the Penguins traveled north to take on the San Jose Sharks in a 2026 Stanley Cup rematch in the building where the team won the Stanley Cup that season.
Pens Points…
When the Penguins drafted Ruck Twin No. 1 in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, it became obvious they
were planning on drafting Ruck Twin No. 2, which they did in the second round, keeping the two together and further strengthening a special bond between them. [PPG]
Everyone knows the big names the Penguins could potentially shop in a trade when the time comes, but don’t be surprised if there are some names that haven’t popped up in rumors as of yet being shipped out if the right deal comes together for all sides. [The Hockey News]
NHL News and Notes…
It’s a sad state of affairs for hockey in the Keystone State at the moment. While the Penguins struggle to win games, the Philadelphia Flyers are in the same boat with extra drama piled on top as trade request rumors surround former first round pick Matvei Michkov. [Sportsnet]
Nick Cousins was on the receiving end of one of the more brutal hits you will see in the NHL this season. Cousins was knocked out cold by a body check from Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun and will miss the next 7-10 days as a result. [ESPN]
