Pittsburgh Penguins 2021-22 schedule released, will open season at Tampa Bay

The Pittsburgh Penguins 2021-22 regular-season schedule has been released. The Penguins will open the season against the defending Stanley Cup Champions as they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning on Oct. 12. The Penguins home opener is set for Oct. 16 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Click here to see the Penguins' full schedule. It's back to a full 82-game schedule and Pittsburgh will play every team in the league at least twice.The Penguins will get their first crack at the NHL's 32nd team — the Seattle Kraken, on Dec. 6 in Seattle. Former Penguins Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev and the Kraken will come to Pittsburgh for their lone visit on Jan. 27.The Penguins website lists some noteworthy home games: Oct. 23 vs. Toronto - Reigning Rocket Richard winner Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs come to Pittsburgh for a Saturday night tilt.Oct. 26 vs. Tampa Bay - The Penguins host the defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning in their only visit to PPG Paints Arena.Nov. 4 vs. Philadelphia - It's the Battle of Pennsylvania as the Penguins host their cross-state rivals for the first of two matchups in Pittsburgh.Feb. 1 vs. Washington - Pittsburgh renews its rivalry against the Capitals as they make their first of two trips to Pittsburgh.Jan. 27 vs. Seattle - The NHL's newest franchise makes their only visit to Pittsburgh.March 11 vs. Vegas - Fan-favorite Marc-Andre Fleury and the Golden Knights return to Pittsburgh for one of just six home games that the Penguins will play in March.April 14 vs. New York Islanders - It's a Round 1 playoff rematch as the New York Islanders make their only visit to the Steel City.April 26 vs. Edmonton - Reigning league MVP Connor McDavid and the Oilers make their only trip to Pittsburgh.