Pittsburgh Penguins aim for 300 goals in upcoming NHL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins look to build on a strong offensive showing from last season when they scored 293 goals, ranking third in the NHL. Last season’s success stemmed from a balanced scoring attack with 13 players netting double-digit goals, highlighted by Anthony Mantha's career-high 33 goals. The Penguins led the league in high-danger shots, a key factor in their scoring efficiency. With the upcoming season set to increase the schedule from 82 to 84 games, the team may have an opportunity to reach the 300-goal mark. Improvements from players like Nick Robertson and Andrey Kuzmenko could further bolster their scoring.
- •Penguins scored 293 goals last season, ranking third in NHL.
- •Anthony Mantha led the team with 33 goals in 2025-26.
- •Team had 13 players with double-digit goals.
- •Pittsburgh led NHL in high-danger shots on goal.
- •Upcoming season features an expanded schedule of 84 games.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Could the Penguins score 300 goals next season?
"The Pittsburgh Penguins had a big season offensively last year. Their 293 goals ranked third in the NHL. They scored 201 of those goals at 5-on-5 play, second in the league – shooting 11.1% (that ranked second as well). Their power play converting 24.1% of the time, good for seventh. This scoring outburst was done […]
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