Penguins Finalize Playoff Roster, Travel To Toronto To Enter Eastern Conference 'Bubble'
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Penguins left Pittsburgh on Sunday, traveling to Toronto, where they will compete in the qualifying round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Penguins are set to begin play on Saturday, August 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.
Hoping for the longest road trip ever.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 26, 2020
See you soon, Toronto. pic.twitter.com/7K4ZbCV5pj
Before departing for Toronto, the Penguins set their 31-player traveling roster. The roster includes:
Forwards: Anthony Angello, Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, Patric Hornqvist, Adam Johnson, Sam Lafferty, Evgeni Malkin, Patrick Marleau, Jared McCann, Evan Rodrigues, Bryan Rust, Conor Sheary, Brandon Tanev, Phil Varone, Jason Zucker
Defensemen: Kevin Czuczman, Brian Dumoulin, Jack Johnson, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Kris Letang, John Marino, Marcus Pettersson, Juuso Riikola, Chad Ruhwedel, Justin Schultz
Goaltenders: Casey DeSmith, Tristan Jarry, Emil Larmi, Matt Murray
The stages are set #StanleyCup
— NHL (@NHL) July 26, 2020
➡ Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
⬅ Rogers Place in Edmonton pic.twitter.com/7eE4peXBW6
The Penguins will be staying in a secure zone in Toronto along with players from the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, and Philadelphia Flyers.