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Penguins Fans Take Loyalty to New Levels on HBO's "The Pitt"
Hockey team reacts to memorable Jackass-style fan moment in latest episode.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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In the latest episode of HBO Max's medical drama series "The Pitt", a patient is treated for a self-inflicted burn injury after attempting to freeze-brand the Pittsburgh Penguins logo onto his chest. The Penguins and HBO Max playfully reacted on social media to the fan's extreme display of team loyalty. The episode also features other Penguins-related storylines as the ER staff deals with the chaotic aftermath.
Why it matters
The scene highlights the passionate, and sometimes unconventional, ways fans show their devotion to their favorite sports teams. It also showcases how the Penguins and HBO Max are engaging with viewers and building buzz around the show's storylines on social media.
The details
In the episode "11:00 A.M.", Dr. Frank Landon treats a patient who has attempted to freeze-brand the Penguins logo onto his chest. The patient's brother also shows off his own successful Penguins branding on his shoulder. Landon responds incredulously, "Your family crest is the Penguins logo?" The Penguins and HBO Max's social media accounts playfully reacted to the scene, with the Penguins saying "The ones that get it, get it 🤝" and HBO Max suggesting renaming the team's home arena "The Pitt". The episode also features other Penguins-related storylines, including a recurring patient dealing with alcoholism and a leg infection.
- The episode "11:00 A.M." of "The Pitt" aired on February 5, 2026.
- The Penguins' next game is on February 26, 2026 against the New Jersey Devils, following the NHL's Winter Olympic break.
- The Pitt streams on HBO Max Thursdays through April 16, 2026.
The players
Dr. Frank Landon
A doctor who treats the patient who attempted to freeze-brand the Penguins logo on his chest.
Louis Cloverfield
A recurring alcoholic patient that Dr. Landon has to deal with in the episode.
Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch
The senior attending physician who Dr. Landon works under and has had past conflicts with.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The NHL hockey team whose logo the fan attempted to freeze-brand on himself.
HBO Max
The streaming service that airs the medical drama series "The Pitt".
What they’re saying
“The ones that get it, get it 🤝”
— Pittsburgh Penguins (Twitter)
“In favor of renaming the rink, The Pitt”
— HBO Max (Twitter)
What’s next
The Penguins look to build on the momentum from the aired episode when they return to play on February 26th against the New Jersey Devils.
The takeaway
This episode of "The Pitt" showcases the lengths some sports fans will go to demonstrate their loyalty, even in unconventional and potentially dangerous ways. It also highlights how teams and media platforms are engaging with viewers and building buzz around their content on social media.
