
Penguins close preseason with 3-1 win, but Bryan Rust injury raises roster concerns
The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded their preseason with a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on September 26, 2026. While the team finished with a 2-2-0 record, the game was overshadowed by winger Bryan Rust exiting in the second period with an unspecified injury. Goalie Arturs Silovs rebounded from a poor debut to make 23 saves, and Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the exhibition season. The Penguins also finalized several roster cuts, sending players to the AHL and placing others on injured reserve, as they prepare for the regular season opener in Philadelphia.


