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2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 9/26/2025

Pittsburgh Penguins predictions Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins failed to put together a playoff caliber team last season as they finished the year with 80 points and a -50-goal differential. They struggled tremendously on the road as they went just 13-21-7 away from home last season. Unfortunately, the winning days with Sidney Crosby and company seem to be behind Pittsburgh and a rebuild is imminent.

The Penguins did not have much to offer on offense last season as they averaged just 2.95 GF/G. Despite their offensive struggles, they showcased one of the best power play units in the league. The Penguins cashed in on 25.8% of their power play chances which ranked sixth in the NHL. Their PK% didn’t put up the same numbers as their 77.8% PK% ranked just 18th. Crosby continued to play at an elite level despite having little help around him. He led the Penguins with 91 points and 58 assists, while finishing second on the team with 33 goals. Rickard Rakell was second on the team with 70 points and he had a team best 35 goals. Bryan Rust was the only other Penguins player to reach the 60-point total as he finished the season with 65 points and 31 goals. Erik Karlsson led all Pittsburgh blueliners with 53 points.

Despite having a weaker offense, their goaltending was in fact much worse. They allowed 3.50 GA/G, which ranked 30th in the league while they had a .891 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic appeared in 38 games for the Penguins last season where he allowed 3.12 GA/G on a .894 SV%. Tristan Jarry nearly split the workload with Nedeljkovic as he appeared in 36 games and allowed 3.12 GA/G and had a .893 SV%. Joel Blomqvist appeared in 15 games where he allowed 3.81 GA/G.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2025-26:

Pittsburgh Penguins Key Additions/Losses

The Penguins dealt Nedeljkovic to the Sharks in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Pittsburgh also dealt young defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok to Dallas and blueliner Conor Timmins was sent to Buffalo.

As far as the additions go, they brought in veteran defenseman Matt Dumba in the deal with Dallas, veteran defenseman Connor Clifton and a second-pick in the deal with Buffalo, while also bringing in Arturs Silovs in a trade with Vancouver. The Penguins signed Justin Brazeau (22 points), Parker Wortherspoon (seven points), and Anthony Mantha (seven points) as well.

Pittsburgh Penguins X-Factors

The Front Office- Crosby’s winning days in Pittsburgh are over. It is now up to the front office to put together a solid rebuild. The free agent class next year is deep with talent and if Pittsburgh deals some veterans, they can open up the possibility of bringing in some big names. Unfortunately for Penguins fans, they will have to endure this rebuild for quite a while as there is little to like about this team outside of their face of the franchise. This isn’t exactly a young roster either, it is a failed experiment that is in major need of restructuring. The X-Factor here is winning at the deadline and then again in free agency next offseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Outlook

Jarry will take over as the starting goaltender this season now that Nedeljkovic has been moved. Silovs is a solid backup to Jarry as the former Canuck will look to continue developing into a regular starter. Though the room may look a little better than it did last season, it is far from ideal, and the Penguins will likely give up a lot of goals this season. Pittsburgh is going to buy into a rebuild and they will be looking to add a playoff caliber goalie in the near future, especially if they add some big names next offseason.

Grade: D

Pittsburgh Penguins Key Schedule Stretch

The Offseason- There is little to be excited about if you are a Penguins fan. Crosby’s time is coming to an end and the state of the roster is far from ideal. The front office will need to make some home run type moves in order to bring this franchise back to relevancy. The deadline is another key component to the season for Pittsburgh as they will need to continue to add future capital.

Pittsburgh Penguins Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +50000

Conference Winner: +22500

Division Winner: +10000

To Make the Playoffs: +750

Hart Trophy- Sidney Crosby: +50000

Vezina Trophy- Tristan Jarry: +25000

Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction

I think Pittsburgh is going to be one of the worst teams in the league this season. The goalie situation is atrocious, and they are likely going to restructure their entire roster in order to make room for the pending free agents. Pittsburgh’s ceiling seems to be 70 points so take the under on the point total. There is just not a lot to be excited about for the Penguins this season.

Under 74.5 Team Total Points

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