Penguins secure 3-1 preseason victory over Buffalo Sabres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded their preseason with a 3-1 victory against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on September 26. Sidney Crosby, Nick Robertson, and Rickard Rakell contributed goals, with Rakell’s second goal ruled offside after a challenge. Ville Koivunen also scored, cementing his place in the lineup. Bryan Rust left the game in the second period with an unspecified injury, affecting the forward lines. The Penguins now prepare for their season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 2.
- •Penguins complete preseason with a 3-1 win over Sabres.
- •Crosby and Rakell contribute to the scoreline with goals.
- •Koivunen's performance bolsters his case for a roster spot.
- •Rust's injury raises concerns for the forward lineup.
- •Penguins' season opener is against the Flyers on October 2.
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"BUFFALO — The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-0) had just one more preseason game. One more chance for some of the players […]
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