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Penguins finalize roster for preseason game against Buffalo today

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Penguins finalize roster for preseason game against Buffalo today

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced their roster for a preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres, set for 3:30 PM today. Key forwards include Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, while defense features Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson. This final tune-up follows a busy preseason where teams must balance veteran use due to new rules. One forward and one defenseman are expected to be scratched from the lineup, with Sergei Murashov appearing to secure the top goalie role. Ryan Graves will miss today's game due to an undisclosed lower-body injury, raising questions about his status for the upcoming regular season.

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Status Watch

•Penguins face the Sabres at 3:30 PM today.
•Notable forwards include Crosby, Malkin, and Rust.
•Goalie situation favors Sergei Murashov for NHL roster.
•Ryan Graves is sidelined with a lower-body injury.
•Preseason game restricts veterans to limited gameplay.

Latest Updates

1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins roster for final preseason tuneup today in Buffalo

What they're saying

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The Penguins have announced their roster for this afternoon (3:30pm start) against Buffalo. FORWARDS 2 – Rutger McGroarty11 – Filip Hallander14 – Nick Robertson17 – Bryan Rust18 – Tommy Novak22 – Hendrix Lapierre23 – Bill Zonnon26 – Tristan Broz41 – Ville Koivunen59 – Egor Chinakhov67 – Rickard Rakell71 – Evgeni Malkin87 – Sidney Crosby DEFENSE […]
— Yahoo Sports

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