Penguins lose 5-4 to Mammoth, extend winless streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on October 19 in Salt Lake City, concluding a challenging four-game road trip without a point. Despite being competitive early, the Penguins could not maintain control, allowing numerous goals throughout the trip. Coach Dan Muse expressed frustration over the team's defensive struggles, indicating a need for improvement in coverage and consistency. Goalie Arturs Silovs faced 29 shots, stopping 24 despite the overall team performance leaving him exposed. The Penguins now prepare to return home and look to address their ongoing issues.
- •Penguins finish road trip with four losses and no points.
- •They allowed 21 goals and scored only 11 over the trip.
- •Sidney Crosby and Ben Kindel had chances late in the game.
- •Arturs Silovs saved 24 of 29 shots in the loss.
- •Coach Dan Muse cites defensive consistency as a priority.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Grades: Inside the Frustration and Problems
"SALT LAKE CITY — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse emerged from the Penguins locker room with an intense stare following […]
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