Penguins Reveal Unexpected Roster Surprises Ahead of Thrilling Preseason Clash with Canadiens
Alright, hockey fans, here’s the lowdown: The Pittsburgh Penguins have just rolled out their lineup for the season’s opening preseason clash against the Montreal Canadiens. Excitement’s brewing as the squad gears up with a morning skate at 11:30 a.m. ET—getting those blades sharp—before jetting off to face the Habs at 7 p.m. ET. Leading the charge up front, you’ve got some recognizable names like Anthony Mantha and Robby Fabbri, alongside rising stars including Tommy Novak and Ben Kindel. And don’t sleep on the defensive unit: Harrison Brunicke, Owen Pickering, Connor Clifton, and Matt Dumba are set to hold the blue line.
Between the pipes, Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist are vying for the starting nod—decisions likely coming post-morning skate. What genuinely gets me buzzing? This game is a golden chance to scope out the Penguins’ promise-packed prospects, with talents like Broz, Kindel, and Brunicke stepping into the spotlight, not to mention Avery Hayes, who’s been absolutely tearing it up since the Prospects Challenge. If you’re eager to dive into every name and number, the full roster’s waiting right there for you.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their roster for their first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
The Penguins will have a morning skate at 11:30 a.m. ET before flying to Montreal to take on the Habs at 7 p.m. ET. Anthony Mantha, Tommy Novak, Tristan Broz, Robby Fabbri, and Ben Kindel headline the team at forward, while Harrison Brunicke, Owen Pickering, Connor Clifton, and Matt Dumba headline the defensive group.
Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist are the two goaltenders on this roster, and a starter will likely be named after Monday’s morning skate.
Fans will get to see a lot of the Penguins’ top prospects in this game and see how close some of them are to the NHL, including Kindel, Broz, Brunicke, Pickering, and Murashov. Forward Avery Hayes is also on this roster after dominating the Prospects Challenge earlier this month.
You can view the full roster here
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