Egor Chinakhov is due for Penguins
He is getting shots and chances. He just needs to find the net for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Egor Chinakhov (59) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images If the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to complete a stunning comeback in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, they are going to need to clean up a lot of things over the next three games. Their zone exits.
Their zone entries. Their power play. Their puck management.
They are going to need Arturs Silovs or Stuart Skinner to come up big in net. They are also going to need to find a few more goals, and there are a couple of players still seeking a big break through. Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell and Kris Letang finally provided one on Saturday.
We have talked extensively about the struggles of Anthony Mantha. But there is also Egor Chinakhov still lurking out there without a goal in the series. And at the risk of delivering a mild take, I think he’s due.