Pens Points: Back in the ‘Burgh

Pens Points will get you ready as the Penguins kick off a five-game homestand tonight against Columbus.

There’s a long road trip coming up for the Pittsburgh Penguins in about a week, but before that, they will enjoy some home cooking as they begin a five-game homestand later this evening with the Columbus Blue Jackets in town. This will give the Penguins a prime opportunity to use home ice to their advantage and stack some much needed points before heading back on the road.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh.

Pens Points...

A three-game road trip feeds directly into a five-game home stand for the Penguins before heading out on their longest road trip of the season next week. There are some tough tests awaiting them, but on home ice the chances for points will be there. [Pensburgh]

As the NHL continues to roll out it’s series of naming the quarter century teams for all its franchises, it seems like a good time to take a stab for will make the Penguins roster when their selections are ultimately announced. [Pensburgh]

Sunday was the official midway point of the Penguins 2024-25 season, with many ups and downs along the way. Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell have been the cream of the crop while too many others have not met expectations. [The Athletic $$]

It has been an up-and-down season on the ice for Kris Letang, but his most important work might be coming off the ice at the moment. Letang has embraced his veteran leadership role and has served as a mentor for the Penguins young blue liners. [Trib Live]

NHL News and Notes...

Drama has plagued the Vancouver Canucks this season and it could lead to trading one of their superstars to quell the noise. That superstar is Elias Pettersson who is focusing on his game rather the rumors swirling around. [Sportsnet]

Marco Rossi takes home First Star of the Week honors after posting eight points in just three games last week. Troy Terry captured the Second Star award while Darcy Kuemper rounded out the podium as the Third Star. [NHL]