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Sunday Standings: Starting to get late early for the Penguins

Dan Muse had a couple of quotes after Pittsburgh’s loss last night to Montreal that had more defensive lapses and errors that could pretty well describe the Penguins’ month of October. “Hockey is a game of mistakes, so mistakes are…

By Jim Rixner · Pensburgh

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:39 PM

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PensBurgh's Jim Rixner argues that defensive struggles make it late early for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh sits 14th in the Eastern Conference with only 12 points through their first 14 games.
Dan Muse emphasized that preventable defensive lapses and consecutive scoring chances continue to hurt the Penguins.

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PensBurgh's Jim Rixner argues that it is starting to get late early for the Pittsburgh Penguins following a difficult start to the season. The Penguins sit 14th in the Eastern Conference with just 12 points through 14 games, falling behind the playoff line amidst persistent defensive lapses highlighted by coach Dan Muse.

Rixner reviews the Metropolitan Division standings, noting Pittsburgh regularly surrenders four to five goals per game despite brief improvements. In contrast, Carolina sits near the top with 12 wins in 16 games, while New Jersey and Washington have seen positive momentum amid defensive and roster transitions.

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