Penguins' Playoff Run: Resilience, Power Play Struggles

The Pittsburgh Penguins 2025-26 playoff run ended in the first round against the Flyers, despite a valiant comeback from a three-nothing deficit. The teams power play struggled, ranking last in expected goals, and leaking shorthanded goals. Young players like Chinakhov, Soderblom, Brunicke, and Murashov showed promise, while Silovs performed well in net. However, Anthony Mantha had a disappointing playoff performance. With cap space, trade assets, and rising internal talent, the offseason promises intrigue, as Sid the Kid returns, but the Big Three era with Malkin and Letang remains uncertain.

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