Pittsburgh Penguins Preseason Update
The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for the final stages of their preseason as they prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres in two remaining games before the regular season kicks off next Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The Penguins will first welcome the Sabres to PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, followed by a trip to Buffalo on Friday, which is expected to serve as a key “dress rehearsal” for the team ahead of the season opener.
Roster Highlights
The roster for Wednesday’s matchup has been unveiled, showcasing a lineup reminiscent of previous exhibition games. Among the notable players is Benjamin Kindel, the Penguins’ first-round selection in the 2025 draft, who is set to participate in his fifth preseason contest. Kindel has been notably impressive, recently earning praise for his performance against the Detroit Red Wings where he not only scored the first goal but also demonstrated strong offensive skills by initiating a breakout from the defensive zone.
Other players vying for a position on the opening-night roster include Ville Koivunen, Avery Hayes, Tristan Broz, Filip Hallander, Owen Pickering, and Harrison Brunicke. Additionally, forward Noel Acciari, who has been sidelined by an injury throughout much of training camp and the preseason, remains on the list for Wednesday’s game.
Complete Lineup
The complete lineup is as follows:
- Forwards: Filip Hallander, Robby Fabbri, Joona Koppanen, Sam Poulin, Tristan Broz, Ville Koivunen, Danton Heinen, Blake Lizotte, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Philip Tomasino, Noel Acciari, Benjamin Kindel, Avery Hayes.
- Defensemen: Jack St. Ivany, Ryan Shea, Matt Dumba, Ryan Graves, Owen Pickering, Harrison Brunicke, Philip Kemp.
- Goaltenders: Arturs Silovs, Filip Larsson.
Game Day Information
Before the match, the Penguins will hold a morning skate at their practice facility in Cranberry. Local fans can catch the game live on SportsNet Pittsburgh+ or tune in via radio on 105.9 ‘The X’. Be sure to follow the latest updates on the Penguins through THN – Pittsburgh Penguins on Google News!
