The Penguins earned a massive victory on Thursday night, beating the Florida Panthers 5-3! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing a hard-earned victory by the Penguins over the Florida Panthers. While it may not have been the prettiest of wins, the Penguins took some big punches, literally and figuratively, from the champs, and got up each time. They also talk about how Ben Kindel looks like he's NHL-ready and shouldn't be sent back to his junior team after another big-timer performance. (0:00) Then, the Penguins look to make it five wins in a row on Saturday when they welcome their rivals, the Columbus Blue Jackets. They talk keys to victory, who to watch on the Blue Jackets, and how this begins a stretch of stiffer competition for the Penguins. (16:54) Finally, it's Friday, which means we're reacting to your hot takes, answering your questions, and so much more in another Fan Take Friday!

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The Penguins will face their first true test of the season when they head to Florida to take on the defending champion Panthers. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at the defending champion Panthers, who the Penguins will take on in Sunrise tonight. They run down the roster, and despite a slower start, the champions are still a very formidable foe. (0:00) Then, they turn their attention back to the Penguins, who they will need to lean on to get another unexpected victory, what the coaching staff will need to be ready for, and who could draw back into the lineup to make a statement? (13:07) Finally, it's time to answer the question on the minds of many Penguins fans: is this team actually good or is this just a mirage? While it's been fun, it very well could be real because a lot of the fundamentals are very good early on. (23:47)

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The Penguins got off to a slow start, but turned it into a blowout on Tuesday night! Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping the Penguins' 5-1 mauling of the Vancouver Canucks, and how it’s become a bit of a trend in recent wins that the entire roster has factored into these victories. Then, they look at two big milestones reached on Tuesday night: Sidney Crosby becoming the franchise leader in overall points, and Kris Letang reaching 600 career assists. Even in a year of change, two of the Penguins’ franchise cornerstones remain remarkably consistent. Finally, it’s Wednesday, so that means it’s time to hand out the MVP of the week in another Warrior Helmet Wednesday!

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The Penguins have a chance to get their first winning streak of the season when the Vancouver Canucks come to town! Hunter and Patrick begin the show getting you set for tonight’s game against the Canucks, and while they come to Pittsburgh pretty banged up, there are still plenty of playmakers that could give the Penguins fits, including their starting goaltender. Then, for Arturs Silovs, tonight’s game is a chance to get a little revenge on the team that traded him during the offseason. It’s also an opportunity for Silovs to start pulling away in the race for starting goaltender, but how can he make that happen? Finally, the Penguins did a lot of special teams work in practice, and a few players are looming as they work their way back from injury.

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Despite a slow start on Thursday night, the Penguins battled back and earned a hard-fought 4-2 win over the Kings! Hunter and Patrick begin the show recapping a gutsy comeback win for the Penguins over the Kings. (1:40). While the Penguins fell into an early hole, they stuck to their guns and battled back to get a victory. Then, they'll finish their California road trip on Saturday night against a young San Jose team, who has a lot of young talent, despite still rebuilding (15:18). Finally, it's Friday, and they react to your hot takes, answer your questions, and provide an update on a Penguins legend who laced up the skates once again in another edition of Fan Take Friday! (26:20).

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The Penguins continue their California swing tonight in Los Angeles against the Kings, and it's a chance to bounce back! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the notes from the morning skate in LA, where there will be some lineup changes, including rookie Ben Kindel getting his first healthy scratch as part of his development strategy. (0:00) Then, they take a look at the Los Angeles Kings, who have had a slow start to the year, with a 1-2-1 record to show for it. Part of the Kings' struggles has been thanks to some poor goaltending, and they talk about how the Penguins can exploit that tonight. (11:55) Finally, while it may be early in the season, they look at some studs and some duds through the first week and a half of the year. (23:29)

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The Penguins played pretty well on their first stop in California, except for the penalty kill. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the Penguins’ penalty kill troubles continued, even if the late penalty call on Wotherspoon wasn’t a popular one. Then, they discuss how some of the Penguins’ newcomers have been providing good early returns, as well as the plan for two of the young prospects. Finally, it’s Wednesday and that means it’s Warrior Helmet Wednesday! They give out their MVP of the week and it’s probably someone you would expect!

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The Penguins begin their California swing tonight in Anaheim, and it’s the start of a big test for two of their young prospects. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by discussing a young, exciting Anaheim team that comes into the season with some expectations (2:00). Who do you have to keep an eye on tonight, and who are the Penguin-killers in the lineup? (4:35) Then, it’s time to take a look at the Penguins' lineup after Monday’s practice (11:23). Could this be a big night for Harrison Brunicke, or was it just some practice fun? They also give their keys to the Penguins' victory. (Timestamp) Finally, a west coast swing could be a chance for Benjamin Kindel and Harrison Brunicke to solidify their spot in the NHL this season (27:15). Here’s what they have to do against three very different opponents.

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