It has been 5 seasons since the Pittsburgh Penguins lifted the Stanley Cup in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Pens will surely be hoping to get their hands on it again this season, especially as they have made the playoffs every year since 2007, the longest playoff streak in NHL history. The Penguins held onto their 3 core players of Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, and Evgeni Malkin, and they made some solid signings to make it clear they want to win while Captain Crosby is still in the team.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Mike Sullivan (USA)
Goaltenders
#1 – Casey DeSmith (USA)
#35 – Tristan Jarry (CAN)
Defensemen
#8 – Brian Dumoulin (USA)
#73 – Pierre-Olivier Joseph (CAN)
#58 – Kris Letang (CAN) “A”
#26 – Jeff Petry (USA)
#28 – Marcus Pettersson (SWE)
#2 – Chad Ruhwedel (USA)
#44 – Jan Rutta (CZE)
Forwards
#15 – Josh Archibald (CAN)
#53 – Teodors Blugers (LAT)
#77 – Jeff Carter (CAN)
#87 – Sidney Crosby (CAN) “C”
#59 – Jake Guentzel (USA)
#43 – Danton Heinen (CAN)
#42 – Kasperi Kapanen (FIN)
#71 – Evgeni Malkin (RUS) “A”
#23 – Brock McGinn (CAN)
#25 – Ryan Poehling (USA)
#67 – Rickard Rakell (SWE)
#17 – Bryan Rust (USA)
#16 – Jason Zucker (USA)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Pittsburgh Penguins have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Arizona Coyotes on 13 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Columbus Blue Jackets on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs. The Penguins are also involved in the NHL Winter Classic this season when they play the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park on 2 January 2023.
You can find the full 2022-23 Pittsburgh Penguins schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will play Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals from their own division, the Metropolitan Division. They will also play Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs from the other Eastern Conference division, the Atlantic Division.
Pittsburgh Penguins have a fierce rivalry with the Philadelphia Flyers as they are both based in Pennsylvania and both joined the league in the same year. They have 2 scheduled meet-ups in the 2022-23 season:
- Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers · 2 Apr 2023
- Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers · 11 Mar 2023
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Pittsburgh Penguins have reached the NHL playoffs 37 times in their history. They have won the Stanley Cup 5 times.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
The home rink of the Penguins is the PPG Paints Arena. The arena has a seated capacity of just over 18,000 for hockey games and regularly sells out. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $21 for basic tickets to $31,924 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $55.
Standard Tickets
The PPG Paints Arena has standard seating tickets on several tiers:
- Lower Level (Section 100) - as close to the ice as you can get so nothing interrupts your viewing experience
- Upper Level (Section 200) - seating furthest from the action but enabling spectators to take in the entire arena
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Club Seats - some of the best views of the game from sections behind the benches and penalty box
- BetRivers Lounge - this section has 2 rows of comfortable seats and an in-seat beverage service
- Loge Box - located at the double attack end of the arena and along the sidelines between the Lower and Upper levels with space for 4 spectators
- Legends Level Suite - also known as the executive suites as they are ideal for entertaining clients or colleagues with space for 16 people
- Party Suite - located at the Fifth Avenue end of the arena, these large suites offer food and drinks, parking passes, and more
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Penguins ticket prices are dynamic and thus similar ticket types can vary depending on numerous factors such as their opponent, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for Penguins games can be purchased online or at the arena box office. Buying your tickets online is generally more reliable and convenient as you can easily compare options and prices and have the assurance of guaranteeing the right seat for you.
How to Get to a Game
The Pens’ home rink is the PPG Paints Arena which has pre-bookable parking spaces in arena lots and nearby downtown lots and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the PPG Paints Arena parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Pittsburgh Penguins game, Fanatics sells official Penguins merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Pittsburgh Penguins page.