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Can the Penguins pull out of their latest losing streak?

Erik Karlsson knew the right thing to say at the wrong time.

By SETH RORABAUGH · Trib Live

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:39 AM

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are seeking to break a four-game losing streak amid a difficult start to the season.
Pittsburgh sits in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with a 5-9-2 record following a 6-2 loss to Boston.
TribLIVE notes the Penguins lack the early-season cushion that helped them survive an eight-game slump last year.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling through an ongoing four-game losing streak following a 6-2 home defeat to the Boston Bruins on Thursday. With a 5-9-2 record and just 12 points, the team sits in 15th place in the Eastern Conference, narrowly ahead of only the Philadelphia Flyers.

TribLIVE notes that unlike the previous season, when a strong start helped Pittsburgh overcome an eight-game slump, the Penguins currently have no margin for error amid a 2-7-1 stretch. Team captain Sidney Crosby and goaltender Arturs Silovs emphasized the need to focus simply on winning the next game as Pittsburgh prepares to open a road trip against the Los Angeles Kings.

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