NHL · Metropolitan · Est. 1967 · PPG Paints Arena
Updated March 16, 2026
The Penguins have built enough of a cushion to sit inside the playoff picture, but their hold is not comfortable. Sidney Crosby continues to defy Father Time, but this roster's depth is tested every night, and the margin for error is razor-thin.
With Crosby, Malkin, and Letang all in the final chapters of their careers, every season feels like it could be the last ride for this core. Pittsburgh's front office is walking a tightrope between competing now and planning for a future without its legendary trio.