Pens Points: The 2026-27 season begins

The Penguins will celebrate their 60th anniversary throughout the 2026-27 season with special events, giveaways and ticket packages. The yearlong celebration begins with a pregame ceremony on Oct. 3 before the Penguins' home opener against the Montreal Canadiens , and the team has also unveiled a retro-inspired 60th anniversary logo. [ KDKA ]

Forward Egor Chinakhov is getting an opportunity on Pittsburgh's top power-play unit after Bryan Rust was placed on injured reserve. Chinakhov, who scored 18 goals and 36 points in 43 games with the Penguins last season, is expected to skate alongside Sidney Crosby , Erik Karlsson , Rickard Rakell and Tommy Novak .

ICYMI : In an appearance on Mark Madden's radio show on 105.9 The X, Sidney Crosby said the shortened preseason has limited his time to build chemistry with new linemate Nick Robertson, but he has been encouraged by their progress. The Penguins captain also said he hopes to play for several more years, while acknowledging that his retirement timeline will depend on how he feels physically and mentally. [ PensBurgh ]