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NHL · Coaching · published 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00 · via The Hockey Writers

Penguins Work Through Line Chemistry and Defensive Issues

Pittsburgh is using the early part of the season to sort out line combinations and integrate new forwards around Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The blue line is still building chemistry, especially in defensive-zone coverage, while the goaltenders have faced pressure from high-danger chances. Special teams and discipline remain areas the club wants to stabilize in the coming week.

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