Pittsburgh Penguins Playoffs 2027
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 6-11-1, 13 points, 8th in the Metropolitan. They are 9 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Ottawa Senators, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on ESPN+.
SenatorsSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · ESPN+Season Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 19 | 14-4-1 | 29 | +33 |
| 2 |  Devils | 19 | 13-6-0 | 26 | +13 |
| 3 |  Rangers | 19 | 10-8-1 | 21 | +1 |
| 4 |  Capitals | 16 | 10-6-0 | 20 | +3 |
| 5 |  Islanders | 17 | 7-8-2 | 16 | -3 |
| 6 |  Blue Jackets | 16 | 7-9-0 | 14 | -10 |
| 7 |  Flyers | 20 | 5-11-4 | 14 | -21 |
| 8 | Penguins | 18 | 6-11-1 | 13 | -7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs  Golden Knights | L 2-3 |
| Nov 5 | vs  Bruins | L 2-6 |
| Nov 7 | at  Kings | W 5-2 |
| Nov 8 | at  Ducks | L 2-5 |
| Nov 11 | at  Sharks | W 3-2 |
| Nov 14 | vs Senators | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 19 | vs  Blues | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | at  Predators | 6:00 PM |
| Nov 22 | at  Stars | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | vs  Flames | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | at  Sabres | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | vs  Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 30 | vs Blue Jackets | 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?
Not today: they are 9 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Penguins game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, home to the Ottawa Senators, on ESPN+.
How many points are the Penguins on pace for?
61 points over 84 games at their current rate (.361 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Penguins rank in the Metropolitan?
8th with 13 points; Carolina Hurricanes lead with 29.
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.