The week ahead: Penguins get much-needed schedule rest, and some potential returns

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 03: Egor Chinakhov #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates during the game against the Montréal Canadiens at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Given the way the four-game Western road trip went, and given the number of players that missed games this week due to illness or injury, it is really easy to be impressed with the way the Penguins handled this past week’s worth of

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