The week ahead: what to watch with the Penguins in the days ahead

Week two of Penguins training camp is about to begin

The Penguins are off today, their first full break of training camp. Things will start to move quickly, so here’s what to watch for in the coming days.

Sunday, September 22

DAY OFF

Monday, September 23

10:10-11:30 AM – Team 1 Practice (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

12:40-2:00 PM – Team 2 Practice (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

Tuesday, September 24

10:30 AM – Morning Skate (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

7:00 PM – GAME VS. BUFFALO (PPG Paints Arena)

Wednesday, September 25

10:10-11:30 AM – Team 1 Practice (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

12:40-2:00 PM – Team 2 Practice (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

Thursday, September 26

10:10-11:30 AM – Team 1 Practice (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

12:40 AM-2:00 PM – Team 2 Practice (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

Friday, September 27

DAY OFF

Saturday, September 28

10:30 AM – Morning Skate (FedEx Rink – Rink 1)

7:00 PM – GAME AT DETROIT (Little Caesars Arena)

It’s going to be a practice-heavy week ahead, only one game Tuesday before building up to more exhibition games on Saturday and Sunday next weekend.

After this week, training camp will be almost over. There are only two future official training camp practices following this Thursday, and Team 2 isn’t long for this world — it disappears after Thursday and the Penguins will consolidate back into just one team again.

You might notice there is no Team 3, what has been three practice groups (and even a fourth filled with young players doing some skates before practice) are already in the past with the Pens getting down to just two teams moving forward.