Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Utah Mammoth 4-3 in overtime on Thursday after Logan Cooley scored a hat trick, including one goal with one second remaining in regulation, to erase Pittsburgh’s late lead. [Recap]
Some much-needed good news for the Penguins on the injury front: the team activated forward Ben Kindel and defenseman Samuel Girard from injured reserve Thursday before the game against the Mammoth. [Sportsnet]
Defenseman Kris Letang is showing signs of improvement after a difficult couple
of seasons and an uneven start to the 2026-27 campaign. Although the 39-year-old has six assists and no goals, his defensive numbers have improved since he was separated from fellow defender Trevor van Riemsdyk, suggesting the veteran may still have a valuable role as he adapts his game to his changing abilities. [PensBurgh]
News and notes from around the NHL…
The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday that star forward Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay after informing the team he no longer wanted to play for the organization, as he still seeks a trade out of Detroit. [ESPN]
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has cleared the NHL’s return-to-play protocol following surgery for a fractured skull and is expected to resume skating within the next few days, coach John Hynes said Thursday. [TSN]
Nearly 20 NHL goaltenders across seven teams are using specialized Trac Optics goggles designed to improve puck tracking and positioning by limiting peripheral and lower vision, forcing goalies to rely more on their central vision and head movement. [NHL]
