The Penguins' winning streak increased to five straight after absolutely crushing the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2! Patrick and Hunter recap the Penguins' dominant win over the Blackhawks and how the team was able to do it without contributions from their biggest stars. Thanks to contributions from Egor Chinakhov, Anthony Mantha, Ben Kindel, and Connor Dewar, the Penguins didn't need their big guns on Thursday night. (0:00) Then, the miserable New York Rangers come to town on Saturday afternoon for a Stanley Cup reunion game, but for the 2026 Penguins, focusing on the worst team in the Eastern Conference is more important than looking back on a championship from 10 years ago. (13:43). Finally, it's Friday, and it's a trade deadline-focused Fan Take Friday! They react to some of your ideas for who the Penguins could target should they take a swing at the deadline. (25:46)

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will welcome back young forward Rutger McGroarty into the lineup tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks! Hunter and Patrick begin the show, taking a look at the new lines since Bryan Rust is out for the next three games (1:00). They discuss McGroarty being on the third line and why they're intrigued about it since he has shown some nice chemistry with Ben Kindel earlier in the season. They also discuss Justin Brazeau being brought up to the first line, and Pat also gives himself a "pat" on the back, if you will, for calling that. Ilya Solovyov will make his Penguins debut, and the boys discuss what fans can expect from him before previewing Thursday's game (11:00). They discuss how great Connor Bedard has been and give insight into how the Penguins can attack the Blackhawks, since they aren't good defensively. Finally, they discuss how the Penguins really need to bank some points over the next week since the schedule is very soft. (22:40).

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While the trade deadline is still pretty far away, some Metropolitan Division teams have been making moves - so should the Penguins follow suit? Patrick and Hunter begin the show looking at the moves the New York Islanders have made recently, and if that should force Kyle Dubas and the Penguins' hands. They also look at some possibilities the team could make ahead of or at the NHL trade deadline. (0:00) Then, with the big club off for a few days, they take a look at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who, despite losing some good talent to trades and injury, are still chugging right along. (13:24) Finally, it's Wednesday, and that means it's time to hand out the MVP of the week in another Warrior Helmet Wednesday! (24:12)

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