Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 bold predictions for 2022-23 NHL season

Pittsburgh Penguins have made the playoffs each of the last 16 seasons. They recorded 103 points in the regular season last year, their highest total since the 2018-19 season. However, they didn't make it out of first round of Stanley Cup playoffs.

Pittsburgh Penguins signed Kasperi Kapanen to a two-year contract in the offseason. The Finnish forward will have a career year in 2022-23. His best season came in 2018-19 with Toronto Maple Leafs.

Tristan Jarry is a Vezina Trophy finalist. He will be a finalista this year. The Penguins defense will need to be top-notch in front of him. He needs to play to his potential. Matt Murray and Marc-Andre Fleury were the Penguins' goalkeepers.

Evgeni Malkin signed a four-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins in July. Sidney Crosby helped his teammate to secure the deal. Both players will return to form this season. They will record 100+ points. They are in their mid-30s. The last time they recorded that many points was 2018-19. It is a bold prediction. However, they are capable at playing at a high level. Their team will win the Stanley Cup.