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Penguins announce four-game preseason schedule for 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Penguins announce four-game preseason schedule for 2026-27

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins revealed their four-game preseason schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season, starting with home games on September 21 and 22 against the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings. The team will then face the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 24 before concluding their preseason with a rematch against the Sabres in Buffalo on September 26. This preseason will be shorter, aligning with an increase in the regular season from 82 to 84 games, which will start earlier on September 29. In addition, the Penguins will attend the 2026 Prospect Tournament in Detroit from September 11 to 14, with details on their roster and schedule to follow.

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Key Details

•Penguins play two home games September 21 and 22.
•Final preseason game set for September 26 in Buffalo.
•Regular season begins on September 29, expanded to 84 games.
•Penguins will participate in the 2026 Prospect Tournament from September 11-14.

Latest Updates

4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins reveal new-look preseason schedule

What they're saying

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The NHL schedule will look a little different in 2026-27. The past ways of an endless slog of a preseason is getting cut short, the Penguins announced their four-game exhibition schedule for September. From the team: The Penguins will play four preseason games prior to the start of the 2026.27 season – two at home […]
— Yahoo Sports

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