Game Preview: 03.26.26 vs. Ottawa Senators The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on March 26, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with live audio available on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Pittsburgh enters the matchup with a record of 35-20-16, while Ottawa stands at 38-24-9. The Penguins have a strong historical edge against the Senators, posting points in 16 of their last 23 games (10-7-6) since March 23, 2017. Over a longer span dating back to January 27, 2013, the team has earned points in 28 of 37 contests (20-9-8). Four of the last five games between the teams at the Canadian Tire Centre have gone into overtime. Key players to watch include Justin Brazeau, who has four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in five career games against Ottawa and is a plus-3 in those matchups. Rickard Rakell has points in nine of his last 10 games (4 goals, 7 assists). Captain Sidney Crosby is on a four-game point streak (1 goal, 4 assists) since returning from injury. Erik Karlsson, playing against his former team, has seven assists in 15 career games against the Senators. Stuart Skinner, the Penguins’ goaltender, has a 6-1-0 record in seven games against Ottawa, with a .903 save percentage and a 2.71 goals-against average. Head Coach Dan Muse has guided the Penguins to some of their most consistent play in the league this season. Under his leadership, the team has already surpassed last year’s win total through 71 games and has shown significant improvement in various categories. Crosby is also closing in on NHL history, needing two assists to become the eighth player to reach 1,100 career assists.#pittsburgh_penguins #sidney_crosby #ottawa_senators #sportsnet_pittsburgh #canadian_tire_centre
Pittsburgh Pirates 2026 Viewing Guide: TV, Streaming, and Radio Options Following the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 162-game season in 2026 requires a flexible approach to viewing, as the team’s broadcast schedule spans regional, national, and streaming platforms. Fans without cable or those seeking out-of-market access must navigate multiple services to ensure they don’t miss any games. The Pirates’ regional network, SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP), will air the majority of their games, but national broadcasts and exclusive streaming deals will also play a role in the schedule. For local viewers, SportsNet Pittsburgh remains the primary channel for Pirates games, broadcasting matches across Western Pennsylvania, parts of Ohio, and West Virginia. These broadcasts include pregame and postgame coverage, enhancing the fan experience. However, some games will be televised nationally on networks like ESPN, FOX, FS1, MLB Network, or TBS, depending on exclusivity agreements. These national broadcasts may not be available on SNP, so checking the weekly schedule is essential to avoid missing key matchups. Streaming options for cord-cutters include SNP 360, a subscription service that provides live access to SportsNet Pittsburgh’s regional games. Priced at $21.99 monthly or $99.99 for six months, the service also includes coverage of Penguins games. The SNP 360 app is available on multiple devices, including mobile, desktop, Apple TV, and Fire TV. For a broader selection of national broadcasts, platforms like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream offer cable-like bundles without long-term contracts. These services often include MLB Network and regional sports networks, making them ideal for fans who want a centralized streaming solution. Out-of-market viewers can access all games through MLB.TV, which costs $29.#pittsburgh_pirates #mlb_network #sportsnet_pittsburgh #mlb_tv #snp_360
