The Rise Of Silovs & Why It Could Be A Problem

Oct 30, 2026, 6:53 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Pittsburgh Hockey Now, by Shelly Anderson,

Who is the next Pittsburgh Penguins franchise goaltender? Is he on the 2026-27 roster? That question is as relevant as ever – maybe more so even though it’s just 13 games into the season.

The prevailing thought for some time has been that Sergei Murashov has the talent and poise to be that guy. Yet it’s Arturs Silovs who has been steadier this season – including stellar play in going 5-3-1 but seeming to play better than his stats while the Penguins struggle with inconsistency defensively.

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