Full Breakdown
Penguins Face Stars Amid Key Injuries
3/29/2026, 3:59:34 AM
Game Overview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to host the Dallas Stars on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. This matchup comes at a critical time for both teams, with the Penguins currently holding a record of 36 wins, 20 losses, and 16 overtime losses, while the Stars stand at 43 wins, 18 losses, and 11 overtime losses.
Key Player Injuries
The Penguins will likely be without two of their franchise icons, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, both of whom are considered day-to-day due to injuries sustained in recent games. Crosby exited early in a recent game against the Ottawa Senators, while Malkin did not travel for that contest. Their absence poses a significant challenge for the Penguins as they attempt to secure a win against a struggling Stars team that has lost four consecutive games.
In addition to Crosby and Malkin, the Penguins have several other players on the injury list, including Caleb Jones, Kevin Hayes, and Blake Lizotte. The Stars also face injury concerns, with key players like Tyler Seguin and Roope Hintz sidelined.
Team Lineups
Dallas Stars Projected Lineup
- Forwards: Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, Mavrik Bourque; Michael Bunting, Matt Duchene, Jamie Benn; Oskar Back, Justin Hryckowian, Colin Blackwell; Adam Erne, Arttu Hyry, Nathan Bastian
- Defensemen: Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen; Thomas Harley, Nils Lundkvist; Lian Bichsel, Tyler Myers
- Goalies: Jake Oettinger
Pittsburgh Penguins Projected Lineup
- Forwards: Egor Chinahkov, Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust; Anthony Mantha, Tommy Novak, Justin Brazeau; Ville Koivunen, Ben Kindel, Rutger McGroarty; Elmer Soderblom, Connor Dewar, Noel Acciari
- Defensemen: Parker Wotherspoon, Erik Karlsson; Samuel Girard, Kris Letang; Ryan Shea, Connor Clifton
- Goalies: Arturs Silovs, Stuart Skinner
Recent Performance
The Penguins are coming off a 4-3 shootout victory against the Senators, where Rickard Rakell and Erik Karlsson contributed to the scoring, with Kindel netting the decisive goal in the shootout. In contrast, the Stars are looking to break their losing streak, having recently suffered a 2-1 defeat to the New York Islanders.
Broadcast Information
Fans can watch the Penguins vs. Stars game live on SportsNet Pittsburgh+, with streaming options available on SNP 360 and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Conclusion
As the Penguins prepare to face the Stars, the absence of key players like Crosby and Malkin raises questions about their ability to compete effectively. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
