Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning…
Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime (how apropos) in his 1,200th game as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday. [Recap]
Speaking of Letang, he recently opened up about
what drives him as a Penguin in his age-38 season, saying he wants “another taste of the playoffs,” knowing he is closing in on the end of his career. [NHL]
New Penguins forward Yegor Chinakhov is ready for a “new page, a new year” with his new team. [Trib Live]
The 2026 Winter Olympics could be the final Olympic outing for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. Now that Team Canada’s full roster has been announced, Crosby said he’s excited for the “great opportunity” that comes with representing his home country. [Penguins]
News and notes from around the NHL…
St. Louis Blues forward Zach Dean has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, the team announced on Thursday. [TSN]
Matthew Schaefer, the 18-year-old defensive phenom for the New York Islanders, revealed on Thursday that he’s one of the players on Canada’s injury-replacement list for the 2026 Winter Olympics. [Sportsnet]
