The Pittsburgh Penguins will open up the 2025.26 regular season with a matchup on the road against the division-rival New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 7 with puck drop set for 8:00 PM.

The Penguins open the 2025-26 season at Madison Square Garden and will play the New York teams multiple times to start the year.

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.

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All 32 teams across the NHL have released their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be ending their year with an imp

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As part of a rollout across the NHL on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their full 2025-26 schedule. The team’s season opener, Oct. 7 on the road against the New York Rangers, and their home opener,