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Pens Points: Not So Special Teams

Very little has gone right for the Pittsburgh Penguins through 18 games this season, but one of the most glaring issues has been the special teams play. What was a strength of the team last season that helped propel them…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
Pens Points: Not So Special Teams
Key Things to Know
  • Robbie Naugle reports that ongoing special-teams struggles have become a major liability for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins fell 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at the Honda Center.
  • Anaheim capitalized on the man advantage by scoring multiple times on the power play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, dropping their season record to 6-10-2. Anaheim scored multiple power-play goals during the contest, continuing a trend of ongoing special-teams struggles that have heavily impacted Pittsburgh's early-season performance.

Robbie Naugle and Pensburgh argue that the Penguins' special teams have transitioned from a former strength into a primary liability burying them near the bottom of the standings. Pittsburgh previously earned a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings before falling to Anaheim during their California road trip.

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