The Nashville Predators (3‑3‑3, 7th Central) face the Pittsburgh Penguins (4‑6‑1, 6th Metropolitan) at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 24, with the game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and streaming on ESPN+. After a rough 6‑0 shootout loss to Boston and a 1‑2‑2 slump, Nashville hopes to rebound, while the Penguins ride a nine‑game point streak against the Predators (7‑0‑2 since April 2022). Key storylines include goaltender Juuse Saros returning after a shutout loss, veteran cores of Steven Stamkos, Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg under trade‑rumor pressure, and the Penguins' need to stay disciplined on the power play where they rank 4th in the league. A rematch is set for Nov. 21 in Nashville.
Here is everything you need to know about Penguins vs. Predators, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Pittsburgh ended its four-game skid with a convincing win over Florida. Now the Penguins must show they can carry that performance into the games ahead.
Evgeni Malkin sits out practice with an illness and rookie forward Egor Chinakhov misses due to a lower‑body injury, prompting buzz on social media. The Penguins used the session to debut their new blue “Hometown Remix” gear—powder‑blue stripes and dark helmets—ahead of the November 3 home game versus Vegas. The alternate jerseys, a nod to the team’s 1967‑68 inaugural crest and the franchise’s 60th anniversary, will appear ten times this season. Fans can expect the first blue look since 2013 at the upcoming game.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' sluggish start to the 2026-27 season has reignited trade whispers, with TSN Insider Trading’s Darren Dreger reporting GM Kyle Dubas may be eyeing veteran forwards Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell for moves. Dreger adds Dubas is operating under a “cash‑strict budget” beyond the NHL salary cap, a fact known league‑wide. New owners, the Hoffman family, pledged full support at the June press conference, yet the financial constraints suggest a possible roster shake‑up. While Karlsson and Letang face free agency and no‑trade clauses, Rust’s injury history and Rakell’s age raise questions about their trade value.
Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.
Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.
The Penguins break a four‑game skid with a 4‑0 shutout of the Florida Panthers, but injuries loom. GM Kyle Dubas says forward Ben Kindel suffered a vasovagal episode and may return to activity next week after tests. Forward Bryan Rust lands on injured reserve with a lower‑body injury; he’ll be re‑evaluated in six weeks after posting five points in seven games. The club recalls RW Rutger McGroarty and D Chase Pietila from Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton to fill the gaps. Meanwhile, the NHL sees fines for Nick Cousins and Matthew Tkachuk, Ron Duguay’s death, Auston Matthews’ resurgence, and Nick Suzuki’s 2–4‑week injury layoff.
The Florida Panthers are shut out 4-0 by the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on October 23, 2026. Pittsburgh strikes first at 15:19 of the first period when Nick Robertson scores on a pass from Connor Dewar, and goaltender Artūrs Šilovs keeps a clean sheet. The Panthers fail to generate offense throughout the game, extending a recent slump that followed a disappointing loss in Ottawa. The article details the scoring sequence and highlights the Penguins’ defensive dominance.
Sidney Crosby calls the Penguins a family as Ben Kindel recovers from a frightening mid-flight medical emergency.
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The Florida Panthers, who were beaten by a 5-1 final score at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday evening as part of Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, were in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins just over 24 hours later. And because of the absence of goaltender Jacob Markstrom due to injury, the Panthers are turning […]
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The Pittsburgh Penguins snap their losing streak with a dominant 4‑0 victory over the Florida Panthers at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 22, 2026. Despite missing Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Egor Chinakhov, the Pens lean on newcomers Elmer Soderblom, Hendrix Lapierre and Rutger McGroarty, while goaltender Arturs Silovs records a strong debut. Nick Robertson opens the scoring, followed by Lapierre’s power‑play goal and two late strikes from the depth line to seal the win. Florida’s rookie 6‑9″ net‑minder Cooper Black makes his NHL debut, but the Panthers are shut out as the Penguins control possession and finish with 17‑15 shots. The win ends the Pens’ skid and puts them 1‑1 on the season.
Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black made history during the team's matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with history awaiting him between the pipes. Standing at 6-foot-9, Black will become the tallest netminder ever to play in an NHL game. The 25-year-old will surpass the previous height benchmark of […]
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The PensBurgh gamethread invites fans to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers matchup, highlighted by a Photo of Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs making a save on Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen during the first period on April 5, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly circling a blockbuster swap for veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson. Penguins president Kyle Dubas, looking to youth‑shift his roster while keeping Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, is willing to move any player except the three stars. Karlsson, a right‑handed blueliner with one year left at $10.5 M AAV and a no‑movement clause, would welcome a Toronto move. Daily Faceout’s Matt Larkin and host Nick Alberga say the deal would likely require Morgan Rielly heading to Pittsburgh, matching John Chayka’s blueline revamp and Dubas’s veteran unload. The trade could reshape both clubs early in the 2026‑27 season.
Rust sustained the injury after colliding hard into the boards during Monday’s 5-4 loss to the Mammoth.
The Florida Panthers (5‑3‑2) head to PPG Paints Arena for Game 2 of a four‑game road swing, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins (3‑6‑1) on October 22, 2026. After a 5‑1 loss to the Ottawa Senators—where Brady Tkachuk scored and logged six hits in his return—the Panthers look to rebound. The matchup pits a struggling Penguin squad against a Panthers team seeking to bounce back from a tough road start.
Ben Kindel was back around the Penguins on Thursday, two days after collapsing on the team plane during the flight home from Salt Lake City. Kindel is still undergoing testing, and there's no firm timeline for his return to games. But Kyle Dubas said Thursday that Kindel could return to practice Sunday or Monday.
Coach Dan Muse reports that Penguins forward Bryan Rust suffers a lower‑body injury and will be re‑evaluated in six weeks, likely sidelining him for a prolonged stretch. Rust, a 58‑point average player who logged 65 points in each of the past two seasons and regularly lines up with Sidney Crosby, missed the third period against Utah and has already missed three games this season. His absence forces increased roles for wingers Ville Koivunen, Andrei Kuzmenko and depth forwards like Elmer Soderblom and Rutger McGroarty, while the team awaits the return of injured teammates Justin Brazeau and Sam Girard.
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas updates fans on 19‑year‑old forward Ben Kindel, who suffered a vasovagal episode ten minutes into a charter flight from Salt Lake City to Pittsburgh on Oct. 22. The plane returned to Utah, where Kindel received oxygen, was hospitalized overnight and was cleared to travel home. He is now back in Pittsburgh, placed on injured reserve and undergoing additional testing, with former players Nick Bonino and Jason Spezza having stayed with him in Utah. Dubas praised the flight crew, medical staff and team operations for their swift response and emphasized a cautious, player‑first recovery plan.
"We will obviously follow very strict guidelines to ensure a safe return to training and play for Ben," Dubas said.
Penguins forward rushed to hospital after frightening mid-flight collapse.