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Pens Points: Road Trippin’

With a half dozen games under their belt in the new season, it’s time for the Pittsburgh Penguins to head out on their first extended road trip of the 2026-27 season. Beginning tonight in Chicago, the Penguins will head west…

By Robbie Naugle · Pensburgh

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are embarking on an extended four-game western road trip beginning tonight against Chicago.
Pittsburgh acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres for defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.
Connor Bedard is expected to make his season debut for the Blackhawks against the Penguins.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins begin their first extended road trip of the season tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks. The multi-game western road swing features matchups in Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City, coinciding with the NHL's annual 'Frozen Frenzy' event featuring all 32 teams in action.

Pittsburgh also announced a trade with the Buffalo Sabres, acquiring defenseman Ryan Johnson in exchange for defensemen Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch. Additionally, Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is expected to make his season debut tonight after recovering from an earlier absence.

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