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What the Penguins practice lines today tells us for first reactions to a loss

The early bump in the road of last night’s loss will be the first test for the Penguins in seeing how flexible or stubborn that Dan Muse and company will be with how they deploy their lines, with the answers…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:38 PM
What the Penguins practice lines today tells us for first reactions to a loss
Key Things to Know
  • PensBurgh analyzes Pittsburgh's practice line adjustments following a poor performance and loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
  • Nick Robertson was removed from Sidney Crosby's top line during practice, replaced by Hendrix Lapierre.
  • Bryan Rust practiced with a power-play unit and skated alongside Ben Kindel and Ville Koivunen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

PensBurgh's Jim Rixner analyzes the Pittsburgh Penguins' practice line adjustments following a regular season loss. Head coach Dan Muse opted for moderate changes rather than a full overhaul, responding to key individual struggles and the potential return of Bryan Rust from injury.

Nick Robertson was demoted from Sidney Crosby's top line in favor of Hendrix Lapierre, while Andrei Kuzmenko slid down the order. Meanwhile, Rust participated in practice drills alongside Ben Kindel and Ville Koivunen, signaling a potential imminent return.

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