The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is nearly at hand. The rainy and hot summer has already been long, but the stockpile of prospects from the NHL Draft and second chance candidates acquired in free agency continued the Penguins transition.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday. The Pens will open the 2025-26 campaign on the road against the New York Rangers on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. The Penguins’ home opener will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9 against the New York Islanders at 7 p.m.

The PENGU meme coin has posted one of the week’s biggest gains, but questions remain over its long-term viability in the current market.

Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t have long to wait to see Mike Sullivan behind a bench at PPG Paints Arena. The two-time Stanley Cup winner and franchise leader in coaches’ wins will be back in Pittsburgh coaching the New York Rangers on Oct.

Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan will make his debut behind the New York Rangers' bench against his former team, part of the NHL's season-opening tripleheader on Oct. 7.