The Pittsburgh Penguins will open up their home slate at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 against the New York Islanders inside PPG Paints Arena.

It was announced Monday that Pittsburgh would begin the season at 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the New York Rangers, led by former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan.

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