# Pittsburgh Penguins NHL season progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pittsburgh-penguins-nhl-season-progression
> Updated: 2026-10-09T05:16:04.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars on October 9. The game remained scoreless through regulation and overtime, though a Penguins goal was disallowed in the first period following a high-stick challenge. Rickard Rakell scored the decisive shootout goal, while goaltender Arturs Silovs secured the win with 24 saves and two successful shootout stops.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Dallas Stars in shootout

The Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 shootout win over the Dallas Stars, led by Rickard Rakell and goaltender Arturs Silovs.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pittsburgh-penguins-face-columbus-blue-jackets-in-nhl-matchup

### 2026-10-05: Pittsburgh Penguins host Winnipeg Jets in NHL matchup

The Winnipeg Jets face the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 5, 2026, as the Penguins look to maintain their undefeated start and Evgeni Malkin pursues NHL history.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pittsburgh-penguins-host-winnipeg-jets-in-nhl-matchup

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