The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering the new season with hopes of breaking their playoff drought after missing out for two consecutive years. Under the guidance of head coach Mike Sullivan, the team looks to balance the future with the present, focusing on franchise stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang.
Despite strong individual performances, the Penguins struggled last season, particularly on the power play. General manager Kyle Dubas has made some roster changes, including the addition of Kevin Hayes and Sebastian Aho, while aiming to improve the team's overall competitiveness.