Pens Points: Turning the page

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 29: Trevor Zegras #46 of the Philadelphia Flyers shakes hands with Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the conclusion of Game Six of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 29, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With tonight's 1-0 overtime win, the Flyers have advanced to the second round of the NHL Playoffs (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning…​

As the Pittsburgh Penguins shift their attention toward the off-season, we can look back at the overall picture of their playoff run and the season as a whole. The team was largely undone by their disastrous start, falling into a 3–0 series hole, in addition to the power play that never came around, and underperforming top players such as Anthony Mantha. Still, the season exceeded expectations for a team in transition, with promising young talent on the horizon as this transition between eras continues. [PensBurgh]

Sidney Crosby reflected on the uncertain future of longtime teammates Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang after Game 6, calling them “like family” and expressing hope they can continue playing as a trio. [Trib Live]

News and notes from around the NHL…​

Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return to the team next season, as her contract expires and she explores other opportunities across the leaguge. [ESPN]

The Vancouver Canucks have interviewed Florida Panthers assistant GM Brett Peterson as part of their search for a new general manager, according to reports. [Sportsnet]

Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, and Jake Sanderson have been named finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy. [Sportsnet]

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