Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Penguins

The Battle of Pennsylvania has another chapter to be written tonight at PPG Paints Arena! Hunter and Patrick preview tonight's matchup by first looking at the Flyers (1:02), who have lost four in a row and are struggling to score and get saves. Then, they look at the Penguins, who are also struggling to score, but are playing well in their own zone and are getting great goaltending. Can they get out of this offensive funk that they're in? (10:00) They discuss how important this game is in the standings since both teams are tied in points. Finally, two of the Penguins' top prospects are heading to the AHL All-Star Classic, and it's very deserved. (20:22)
 

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The Penguins were able to grab a point against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but their struggles in the shootout continued on Tuesday night. Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping what a surprisingly defensive battle between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Despite only getting a point and dropping the game in a shootout, there was plenty of good to take away, including the Pens' defensive efforts and the non-shootout goaltending. (0:00) Along with the good defensive effort, the Penguins took one of the best teams in the NHL to the brink despite missing one of their best players. Thanks to good performances from Arturs Silovs, Kris Letang, and others, the Penguins showed a blueprint for how to win games over the next couple of weeks. (12:44) Finally, it's Wednesday, which means it's time to once again to hand out our MVP of the week as part of Warrior Helmet Wednesday! (27:45) 

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The Penguins will be without the services of defenseman Erik Karlsson for at least two weeks, striking a massive blow to their blue line. Hunter and Patrick begin the show previewing tonight’s matchup against the RED HOT Tampa Bay Lightning, who come to town on a 10-game win streak (1:00). What can the Penguins do to get a win against the NHL’s hottest team? Then, the Penguins announced on Tuesday morning that Karlsson will be out for “at least” two weeks with a lower-body injury (13:14). Who needs to step up, and could this be the thing that derails this season? Finally, Blake Lizotte signed a three-year extension on Monday, and it is a very deserved one. (23:00).

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The Penguins came out of the weekend winless and missed a big opportunity to make their move in the Eastern Conference standings. Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' two losses this weekend, first against the Calgary Flames and then against the Boston Bruins. On Sunday, it was a lack of adjustments and questionable lineup decisions that led to a 1-0 shutout at the hands of the Bruins. (0:00) Then, it's time to talk about goaltending. While it was low on the list of problems for the Penguins, it might be time to give Stuart Skinner an extended look after another very solid outing on Sunday. They also touch on Kevin Hayes, Dan Muse, and Ben Kindel. (13:47) Finally, the Penguins return home for three big games against three formidable opponents, with Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and Columbus all coming to town. (28:41) 

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The Penguins got their sixth straight win on Thursday night with a big win over the New Jersey Devils. Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping an extremely solid effort against the Devils (1:45). Despite a slow start, goaltender Stuart Skinner kept the Penguins in it, and then for the next 40 minutes, the Penguins took over the game. Thanks to big goals from the fourth line and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins have now beaten every divisional opponent at least once. Then, the Penguins will be back in action this weekend, starting on Saturday against another struggling team, the Calgary Flames (12:55). Much like New Jersey, the Penguins will need to take advantage of a team that has lost four in a row. Finally, the Penguins’ big weekend wraps up on Sunday in Boston where they’ll take on a top-heavy Bruins squad. (21:10).

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The Penguins have a golden opportunity to extend their winning streak to six games when the New Jersey Devils come to town! Patrick and Hunter begin the Thursday edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, discussing the struggling New Jersey Devils, who have lost six of their last 10 games and have been unable to generate much offense despite a very talented roster. They look for reasons why, if this is just a slump, or if the Devils are a flawed team. (0:00) Then, they talk about Villie Koivunen being reassigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and how that is just another part of his development. They also give their keys to victory for the Penguins against the Devils. (12:59) Finally, tonight's game is game 42 of the 2025-26 season. They offer some predictions and expectations for the second half of the year! (24:06) 

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Penguins star Evgeni Malkin has been practicing and is close to returning to the lineup! Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the impending return of Evgeni Malkin to the lineup, and his brand-new linemates, as well as his “new” position (1:32). Then, the team announced on Wednesday that defenseman Harrison Brunicke will be returning to his junior team after he returned from the World Junior Championships (13:13). Is this the right move for his development, or should he have been back with the Penguins? Finally, it’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to hand out our MVPs of the week in Warrior Helmet Wednesday! (22:00).

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The Penguins have played 41 games so far in the 2025-26 season, so it's time to hand out some midterm grades! Patrick and Hunter are taking a look back at the first half of the 2025-26 season and handing out some midterm grades for the roster, including the goaltending, some of the newcomers, and the rookies. (0:00) Then, they take the midterm grade focus off the ice and to the bench and the front office. How has the first season for Dan Muse been behind the bench, and how is Kyle Dubas doing in this phase of the rebuild? They answer those questions. (17:02) Finally, now that the halfway point is here, they also check in with their preseason bold predictions and if they're looking like they'll be right or wrong. (28:39)

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The Penguins' winning streak is now at five games thanks to an incredible comeback against the Blue Jackets! Hunter and Patrick begin the show with the first victory of the weekend, an absolute defensive masterclass against the Detroit Red Wings (1:30). They look at the team’s whole body of work defensively, how Yegor Chinakhov scored his first goal as a Penguin (6:00), and so much more. Then, with their backs to the wall, the Penguins were able to erase a 4-1 deficit and turn it into a 5-4 overtime win against Columbus (11:40). The captain had another brilliant performance, and so did the fourth line. Finally, the Penguins get a few days off after a rough stretch of games, but some big games loom this week. (23:12).

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The Penguins were victorious on Thursday night in a wild victory against the Detroit Red Wings! Patrick and Hunter break down the Penguins' crazy victory over the Red Wings in overtime. Thanks to some heroics from Kris Letang, a great penalty kill, and some resilience, the Penguins find themselves on a three-game winning streak. (0:00) Then, it's time to have the big discussion about the officiating. On Thursday night, it was wildly inconsistent and nearly cost the Penguins the game. Along with that, they also preview the weekend back-to-back against the Red Wings on Saturday and then the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. (13:33) Finally, the Team USA roster was announced on Friday, and Patrick and Hunter give their reaction to the roster and discuss how the country's top decision makers are operating with an outdated ideology. (26:10)

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