Pirates wish Penguins well ahead of 2026-27 season

Pittsburgh opens 2026-27 on Sept. 29

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Have a great season, @penguins! #LetsGoPens | #LetsGoBucs https://t.co/TMe9qNvIfv Via @Pirates on X

What happened: The Bucs paired #LetsGoPens with #LetsGoBucs in a cross-town greeting. Pittsburgh's NHL camp closed ahead of a Sept. 29 opener.

Why it matters: The exchange marks the fall calendar turn in Pittsburgh as baseball winds down and hockey starts.

What to watch: The Penguins move into opening-week roster decisions after late-camp cuts.

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