The Pittsburgh Penguins have two preseason games remaining before opening the regular season next Tuesday against the New York Rangers, and both are against the Buffalo Sabres.
They will play the Sabres in Buffalo on Wednesday before hosting them on Friday for what will probably be the "dress rehearsal" game. The Penguins released their roster for Wednesday's game, and it's similar to the rosters they've used for other preseason games.
2025 first-round pick Benjamin Kindel is set to play in his fifth preseason game after he was the best player on the ice against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. He opened the scoring in the first period after starting the breakout in the defensive zone before showcasing his release when he cut to the middle of the offensive zone. He continues to look more comfortable in each game he plays in.
Ville Koivunen, Avery Hayes, Tristan Broz, Filip Hallander, Owen Pickering, and Harrison Brunicke are also on the roster and are battling for opening-night roster spots. Forward Noel Acciari, who has been injured during training camp and most of the preseason, is on the roster, too.
Here's the full roster:
Forwards
- Filip Hallander
- Robby Fabbri
- Joona Koppanen
- Sam Poulin
- Tristan Broz
- Ville Koivunen
- Danton Heinen
- Blake Lizotte
- Rafael Harvey-Pinard
- Philip Tomasino
- Noel Acciari
- Ben Kindel
- Avery Hayes
Defensemen
- Jack St. Ivany
- Ryan Shea
- Matt Dumba
- Ryan Graves
- Owen Pickering
- Harrison Brunicke
- Philip Kemp
Goaltenders
- Arturs Silovs
- Filip Larsson
The Penguins will have a morning skate in Cranberry on Wednesday before traveling to Buffalo. Fans in the Pittsburgh area can watch the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh+ or listen to it on 105.9 'The X.'
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