The Pittsburgh Penguins are shifting toward a youth movement , as demonstrated by their decision to start two rookies on Tuesday night, but a strong veteran presence still remains on the roster entering the 2025-26 campaign. And it is one that represents the greatest run in franchise history. Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are now the first trio to ever play 20 NHL seasons together, per the Sportsnet Instagram account.

These three men have experienced the rise and fall of a proud Pens empire that reached the Stanley Cup Final four times in 10 seasons before gradually losing its prominence within the Eastern Conference landscape. Since they are all 38 years of age or older, their chances of returning to the mountaintop in Pittsburgh are extremely unlikely. But this t

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