The Pittsburgh Penguins will open up the 2025.26 regular season with a matchup on the road against the division-rival New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 7 with puck drop set for 8:00 PM.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had their schedule finalized for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. Fans already knew they would be starting the season on the road against the New York Rangers on October 7, but were waiting for the rest of the schedule so they could plan which games to attend.

The Penguins open the 2025-26 season at Madison Square Garden and will play the New York teams multiple times to start the year.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday. The Pens will open the 2025-26 campaign on the road against the New York Rangers on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. The Penguins’ home opener will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9 against the New York Islanders at 7 p.m.

Brunicke (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) earned a shot with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, having two assists in 10 regular-season games there and two points (one goal, one assist) in two games during the Calder Cup Playoffs.

With the schedule released, the 2025-26 NHL season will be a pivotal one for the rebuilding Pittsburgh Penguins. With the organization in transition, there are a number of important dates to track.

Mario Lemieux doesn’t need to save the Pittsburgh Penguins this time. That’ll make his potential return to the franchise different from his previous reincarnations Uptown. But, oddly, this one could be just as difficult.

The interest in reacquiring the team comes nearly four years after it was sold in 2021 to Fenway Sports Group for $900 million.

All 32 teams across the NHL have released their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be ending their year with an imp

The Penguins’ goaltending situation seemed easy to read after Alex Nedeljkovic got sent to San Jose: Tristan Jarry is the starter in Pittsburgh. The backup is Joel Blomqvist, Filip Larsson or Sergei Murashov.

Penguins GM Reportedly 'Asking for a Ton' in Trade Talks for Two Veteran Players originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Penguins are listening to trade offers, but according to the latest reports, the lack of activity has to do with the franchise's unwillingness to give away talent cheaply.