Penguins Fall Short in Overtime Against Kraken, Frustration Mounts

On November 22, 2025, the Pittsburgh Penguins faced the Seattle Kraken at PPG Paints Arena, resulting in a 3-2 overtime loss. The game marked a notable improvement for the Penguins compared to their previous outing, a 5-0 defeat to the Minnesota Wild. Despite dominating much of the overtime period, the Penguins could not secure the win, with Brandon Montour scoring the decisive goal with just 50 seconds left in the extra frame.

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The game began with Mason Marchment scoring for Seattle early in the second period, capitalizing on a turnover by Penguins forward Ben Kindel. Sidney Crosby equalized later in the period, scoring his 13th goal of the season, assisted by Connor Dewar. Evgeni Malkin then put the Penguins ahead 2-1 with a power-play goal in the third period. However, Matty Beniers tied the game for the Kraken with a shot that beat Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov under the crossbar.

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Crosby’s performance was significant as he reached a milestone of 500 multipoint games, becoming the sixth player in NHL history to achieve this feat. Malkin's goal marked his sixth of the season, contributing to his ongoing strong performance.

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Following the game, Penguins head coach Dan Muse expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's inability to secure points, stating, “Our game was better, but we just came out of this weekend here with one out of four points. That’s not good enough.” Muse emphasized the need for improvement, particularly in closing out games and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. The Penguins are now 0-5 in overtime this season, a statistic that Muse highlighted as detrimental to their playoff aspirations.

Dan Muse Calls Penguins Play ‘Not Good Enough’ After OT Loss

Despite the improved effort against the Kraken, Muse's frustration was palpable. He noted that while the Penguins played better than in their previous game, they still failed to secure a win. “We had the lead. And then we didn’t. And now we have (only) 1 point. It’s not good enough,” he remarked. The Penguins have struggled throughout November, with a record of 2-4-3, and have fallen out of playoff contention with a current standing of 10-6-5.

Takeaways: Penguins Lose Heartbreaker To Seattle Kraken, Fall Out Of Playoff Position

The Penguins are facing a critical juncture as they prepare for their next game against the Buffalo Sabres. With injuries affecting key players and a lack of scoring depth, there are calls for the team to explore lineup changes, including the potential promotion of younger players from the AHL. The urgency for improvement is clear, as the Penguins cannot afford to continue dropping points in tight games.

Takeaways: Penguins Lose Heartbreaker To Seattle Kraken, Fall Out Of Playoff Position

• “Our game was better, but we just came out of this weekend here with one out of four points,” — Dan Muse, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins

Dan Muse Calls Penguins Play ‘Not Good Enough’ After OT Loss

• “We need points right now, and we have a weekend here where the game was no good yesterday, it was much better today, but if you go through this month, it's been too many games here where we've said there's positives to take from.” — Dan Muse, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins

Takeaways: Penguins Lose Heartbreaker To Seattle Kraken, Fall Out Of Playoff Position

• “They’re obviously one of the best, if not the best players, to play the game,” — Brandon Montour, Defenseman, Seattle Kraken

Crosby gets 500th multipoint game in Penguins OT loss to Kraken

As the Penguins navigate this challenging period, the focus will be on translating improved performances into tangible results on the scoreboard.

Takeaways: Penguins Lose Heartbreaker To Seattle Kraken, Fall Out Of Playoff Position