Pittsburgh Penguins Playoffs 2027
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 4-7-0, 8 points, 6th in the Metropolitan. They are 4 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the Nashville Predators, Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN+.
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Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 12 | 8-3-1 | 17 | +14 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | +8 |
| 3 |  Devils | 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | +2 |
| 4 |  Islanders | 10 | 5-4-1 | 11 | +6 |
| 5 |  Capitals | 9 | 5-4-0 | 10 | +1 |
| 6 | Penguins | 11 | 4-7-0 | 8 | -1 |
| 7 |  Flyers | 12 | 3-7-2 | 8 | -17 |
| 8 |  Blue Jackets | 8 | 3-5-0 | 6 | -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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | at  Blackhawks | L 3-5 |
| Oct 16 | at  Avalanche | L 2-5 |
| Oct 17 | at  Golden Knights | L 2-6 |
| Oct 19 | at  Mammoth | L 4-5 |
| Oct 22 | vs  Panthers | W 4-0 |
| Oct 24 | vs Predators | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 29 | vs Mammoth | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 31 | at  Canadiens | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 3 | vs Golden Knights | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 5 | vs  Bruins | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | at  Kings | 9:00 PM |
| Nov 8 | at  Ducks | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 11 | at  Sharks | 10:00 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 4 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Penguins game?
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Nashville Predators, on ESPN+.
How many points are the Penguins on pace for?
61 points over 84 games at their current rate (.364 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Penguins rank in the Metropolitan?
6th with 8 points; Carolina Hurricanes lead with 17.
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.