Penguins unveil lineup for preseason game against Sabres
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their lineup for the first preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena on September 21. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The roster features forwards Andrei Kuzmenko, Bryan Rust, and defenseman Kris Letang among others. One player each from the forward and defense group will be scratched. In goal, Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist are set to split time, although starters have not yet been confirmed.
- •Penguins face Sabres in first preseason game on September 21.
- •Lineup includes Kuzmenko, Rust, and Letang.
- •Puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena.
- •Murashov and Blomqvist are competing for the goaltender spot.
- •One forward and one defenseman will not play in the game.
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- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins announce lineup for first preseason game
"A programming note for all those interested in Penguins hockey: the team begins preseason action tonight at PPG Paints Arena against the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drop on the first of four preseason games is set for 7 p.m. And with that… Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Evgeni Malkin is entering his […]
"The Penguins listed the players who will take part in the first preseason game on Monday night against Buffalo. Below is the Penguins’ lineup for Monday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, and fans can watch the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh, or […]
"Lineup The Penguins have a decent enough lineup for the first preseason game. Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Kris Letang are among the skaters dressed. Sergei Mursahov gets the start, with the plan to sub him out about halfway through to get Joel Blomqvist some game minutes too. Not much to say about the visiting […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 1:39 AMPenguins/Red Wings (preseason) Impressions: Pens lose 7-4 to Detroit
Lineups The Penguins bring out a lot of their big guns and mix in a bunch of players making preseason debuts in Bill Zonnon, Tomas Galvas with Markus and Liam Ruck getting in the lineup too. Visiting Detroit brings a slightly better lineup tonight than Buffalo did last night, though it’s very much an early […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 1:35 AMPenguins/Sabres (preseason) recap: Impressions on the opener
Lineup The Penguins have a decent enough lineup for the first preseason game. Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Kris Letang are among the skaters dressed. Sergei Mursahov gets the start, with the plan to sub him out about halfway through to get Joel Blomqvist some game minutes too. Not much to say about the visiting […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:00 AMPens Points: Preseason starts now
A programming note for all those interested in Penguins hockey: the team begins preseason action tonight at PPG Paints Arena against the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drop on the first of four preseason games is set for 7 p.m. And with that… Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Evgeni Malkin is entering his […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:13 PMPenguins announce lineup for first preseason game
The Penguins listed the players who will take part in the first preseason game on Monday night against Buffalo. Below is the Penguins’ lineup for Monday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, and fans can watch the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh, or […]
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