Penguins Set to Resume Play After Olympic Break

Pittsburgh looks to continue hot streak against Devils in first game back

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will return to action on Thursday, February 26th after the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. The Penguins won 7 of their last 10 games before the Olympic break and currently sit second in the Metropolitan Division standings with 26 games remaining on their schedule.

Why it matters

The Penguins will be looking to pick up where they left off and continue their strong play as they push for a playoff spot in the highly competitive Metropolitan Division. Their first game back will be a key divisional matchup against the New Jersey Devils.

The details

The Penguins will face the Devils at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The game will be televised locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh, and can also be streamed on Fubo, SNP 360, and ESPN+ for viewers outside the Pittsburgh market.

  • The Penguins last played on February 5th, defeating the Buffalo Sabres before the Olympic break.
  • The Penguins have 26 games remaining on their 2025-26 schedule after the Olympic break.

The players

Pittsburgh Penguins

An NHL hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that plays in the Metropolitan Division.

New Jersey Devils

An NHL hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey that plays in the Metropolitan Division.

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What’s next

The Penguins will look to build momentum with a win over the Devils before facing the Rangers, Golden Knights, Bruins, and Sabres in their next four games following the Olympic break.

The takeaway

The Penguins will need to maintain their strong play coming out of the Olympic break in order to solidify their position in the crowded Metropolitan Division playoff race.