Penguins Clinch Playoff Berth, Home Ice For First Round Of Postseason
The red-hot Penguins are postseason-bound for the first time in four years.
Penguins Clinch Playoff Berth, Home Ice For First Round Of Postseason originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh . Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Thursday was a huge day for the Pittsburgh Penguins .
Not only did they clinch their first playoff berth in four years with their 5-2 road win over the New Jersey Devils, but they also secured home ice in the first round of the postseason with the Philadelphia Flyers' loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins were well-rested from their three-day layoff after sweeping the Florida Panthers , extending their winning streak to three games with their 41st win of the season. That's their longest winning streak since they won six straight to close out January.
It was also Pittsburgh's fifth victory in its last six games and fifth time with at least five goals during that span. THE PENS PUNCH THEIR TICKET šļø The @penguins are heading back to the #StanleyCup Playoffs for the first time since 2021-22! š§ Presented by @PolymarketSport pic.
twitter. com/45qNbXr8JO ā NHL (@NHL) April 10, 2026 Five different players scored goals for the Penguins on Thursday, while Sidney Crosby notched two assists. Stuart Skinner was strong in goal, stopping 19 of 21 shots.