# Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pittsburgh-penguins-goaltending-development
> Updated: 2026-09-21T14:42:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering the 2026-27 NHL season with a focus on developing young goaltending talent. Following the departure of Stuart Skinner, General Manager Kyle Dubas has opted not to pursue veteran replacements, instead relying on Arturs Šilovs and Sergei Murashov.

During the NHL preseason, Šilovs has indicated he feels more mature and prepared for his second season after overcoming travel-related issues. Despite a challenging preseason performance where he faced 23 shots and recorded a 69.6% save percentage, head coach Dan Bylsma defended the goaltender, noting his progress since the previous season. 

As the team approaches the regular season, the Penguins’ ability to compete for a postseason spot remains heavily dependent on the development and performance of these young goaltenders.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Latvian hockey players perform in NHL preseason games

Latvian hockey players, including Artūrs Šilovs, Dans Ločmelis, and Zemgus Girgensons, are participating in NHL preseason games with notable individual performances and assists.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/artrs-ilovs-prepares-for-second-nhl-season-with-pittsburgh-penguins

### 2026-08-27: Pittsburgh Penguins rely on young goaltenders for upcoming season

The Pittsburgh Penguins are relying on young goaltenders Arturs Šilovs and Sergei Murashov to anchor their net for the upcoming season, a high-stakes move for the veteran-led roster.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pittsburgh-penguins-rely-on-young-goaltenders-for-upcoming-season

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