How are the Penguins generating so much offense?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have opened the 2026-27 NHL season with two wins in three games, scoring 15 goals despite missing injured forwards Bryan Rust and Justin Brazeau. On Daily Faceoff LIVE, analyst Steve Peters broke down how Pittsburgh's veteran core and supporting cast have contributed to the early scoring surge.

Peters highlighted Evgeni Malkin's four-point start alongside contributions from defenseman Sam Girard and bottom-six depth. Goaltenders Arturs Silovs and Sergei Mirashov have also stabilized the net, leading Peters to argue that Pittsburgh will become even more dangerous once injured regulars return.