Pittsburgh Penguins Playoffs 2027
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-0-0, 4 points, 1st in the Metropolitan. If the season ended today they would be the M1 seed and play the New York Islanders (WC2) in the first round with home ice. Next: home to the Winnipeg Jets, Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM EDT on ESPN+.

Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +8 | |
| 2 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1-1-1 | 3 | -3 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +5 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Penguins Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | at | W 7-0 |
| Oct 3 | vs | W 6-5 |
| Oct 5 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 7 | at | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 9 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | at | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | at | 10:00 PM |
| Oct 19 | at | 9:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | vs | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Pittsburgh Penguins playoffs page refreshes after every Penguins game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Pittsburgh Penguins playoffs FAQ
Are the Pittsburgh Penguins in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the M1 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Pittsburgh Penguins play in the first round?
The New York Islanders (WC2), with the Penguins at home in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
When is the next Penguins game?
Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM EDT, home to the Winnipeg Jets, on ESPN+.
Where do the Penguins rank in the Metropolitan?
1st with 4 points; Pittsburgh Penguins (themselves) lead the division.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
