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‘It’s something we’ve always dreamed of’: Identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck make NHL preseason debuts with Penguins, play on same line

The NHL got its first look at its newest pair of brothers Tuesday night. Identical twins, Markus Ruck and Liam Ruck, made their NHL preseason debuts together, suiting up for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Detroit Red Wings. The twins…

By Jenny Karamus · RMNB

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 5:38 AM

Key Things to Know

Identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck made their NHL preseason debuts together for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated 7-4 by the Detroit Red Wings.
The Ruck brothers skated on the same line and both assisted on a Rutger McGroarty goal.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Identical twins Liam and Markus Ruck made their NHL preseason debuts for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings. Skating on the same line, the brothers combined to assist on a late goal by Rutger McGroarty during Pittsburgh's 7-4 defeat.

Liam finished the contest with two assists in 12:58 of ice time, while Markus recorded one assist and four shots across 10:03. Both 18-year-old forwards were selected by the Penguins in the 2026 NHL Draft, with Liam drafted 22nd overall and Markus taken at 39th.

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