Penguins struggle with mistakes in loss to Blackhawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on October 13, 2026, in Chicago. Despite Sidney Crosby scoring twice to tie the game 3-3 in the third period, key mistakes by the Penguins allowed the Blackhawks to regain the lead. Connor Bedard made his season debut, and Chicago's Roman Kansterov also contributed with two goals. The Penguins have yet to find consistent play seven games into the season.
- •Crosby scored twice, bringing his season total to two goals.
- •Teuvo Teravainen scored the decisive goal for Chicago in the third period.
- •Chicago improved to 5-2-0 with this victory.
- •Penguins have not shown consistent performance through seven games.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins struggling, mistakes lead to loss to the Blackhawks
"Seven games into the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are still searching for consistency and battling big-time breakdowns.
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