Penguins fall to Canadiens, continue defensive struggles in loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 at Bell Centre on October 31. Despite a strong third-period comeback, the Penguins' defensive issues and turnovers cost them yet again. Coach Dan Muse and captain Sidney Crosby acknowledged the need for improvement, emphasizing that recent breakdowns are unacceptable. With just two regulation wins in 14 games this season, the Penguins are struggling, particularly defensively, and may need to consider personnel changes moving forward.
- •Penguins have two regulation wins in 14 games this season.
- •Defense and puck management continue to be significant issues.
- •Sidney Crosby scored one goal and two assists in the loss.
- •Penguins showed fight in the third period but couldn't tie the game.
- •Coach Dan Muse indicated a need for a full 60-minute effort.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Grades: Broken Record, Issues Demand Change
"MONTREAL — The Pittsburgh Penguins are not good in the defensive zone. And 14 games into the season, they have […]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Nov 1, 2026, 4:32 AMMaple Leafs Could Be on Kucherov Trade List, Friedman Believes
NHL•Nov 1, 2026, 4:17 AMLightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade from Tampa Bay
NHL•Nov 1, 2026, 2:23 AMCanadiens beat the Penguins 5-4 for their 5th straight victory
NHL•Nov 1, 2026, 2:22 AMPenguins remain sloppy; the comeback, story and goal breakdowns from Montreal
NHL•Nov 1, 2026, 12:02 AMColumbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights
NHL•Nov 1, 2026, 12:02 AMCarolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets