# ![@kelsey_surmacz4 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::81921468.png) @kelsey_surmacz4 Kelsey Surmacz

Kelsey Surmacz posts on X about nhl, in the, pittsburgh penguins, the first the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"#LetsGoPens newly acquired winger Egor Chinakhov could be the real deal - and he's shown potential as a legitimate scoring winger with his lethal shot. Some staggering numbers behind his release and other promising attributes @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/penguins-chinakhov-may-be-the-real-deal https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/penguins-chinakhov-may-be-the-real-deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2014929789182689609)  2026-01-24T05:14Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements


"Stuart Skinner with a remarkable save with about [--] seconds remaining - flashes of Fleury on Lidstrom in [----] - and some huge huge saves late to secure the narrow 3-2 victory and close out a perfect four-game road trip for the #LetsGoPens Masterclass by their netminder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2015599762137837803)  2026-01-26T01:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens are working on shootouts here at the end of their practice session"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2016206130431553842)  2026-01-27T17:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#LetsGoPens Dan Muse on his disagreement with Rust's three-game suspension: "Bryan Rust is a guy who you know what you're going to get from him every night. He's a guy that works his a-- off every day. He's a guy that's heart and soul. "One thing he's not is a dirty player.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2016239107647717602)  2026-01-27T19:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#LetsGoPens Ben Kindel's importance to the lineup and emergence as a center already keyed in on the details of the game - with more production surely on the way - could change things for the Penguins. Read more @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/penguins-kindel-continues-to-impress-in-whirlwind-rookie-season https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/penguins-kindel-continues-to-impress-in-whirlwind-rookie-season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2016283704406978972)  2026-01-27T22:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The puck tends to find the back of the net when it comes off of Egor Chinakhov's stick. Nice apple by Malkin and the play was started with a booming hit by Parker Wotherspoon in the neutral zone. It's 3-1 #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017050520871960712)  2026-01-30T01:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"ANOTHER goal produced by the #LetsGoPens third line of Ben Kindel Rutger McGroarty and Anthony Mantha. Ilya Solovyov assists on a Ryan Shea one-timer to earn his first point as a Penguin. Mantha with his third point on the secondary. [--] seconds left in the second. 5-1 Pens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017051522488586539)  2026-01-30T01:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""I believe in these guys." The #LetsGoPens extended their league-best win streak to five games with a dominant 6-2 win over Chicago on Thursday. And this lineup continues to prove it's an all-around threat. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-dominate-blackhawks-to-earn-league-best-fifth-consecutive-win https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-dominate-blackhawks-to-earn-league-best-fifth-consecutive-win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017093757577973910)  2026-01-30T04:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Evgeni Malkin is on the ice for #LetsGoPens warmups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017689380098318492)  2026-01-31T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A shot by Rutger McGroarty hits Anthony Mantha on the way in and it trickles behind #NYR goaltender Jonathan Quick. The #LetsGoPens lead 1-0 less than three minutes into this one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017703693030658545)  2026-01-31T20:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Blake Lizotte with a forced turnover and a heck of a play at the offensive blue line for a zone keep and it eventually leads to a Noel Acciari one-time goal. Nice plays by Dewar and Clifton in that sequence too. The #LetsGoPens lead 2-0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017705349558468672)  2026-01-31T21:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Rakell fails to score in the dying seconds of the power play but he picks up his own rebound and fires a beautiful behind-the-back backhand pass to Anthony Mantha who puts it in a vacated net from the low slot. It's 3-0 #LetsGoPens with seven to go in the second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017722647765750188)  2026-01-31T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I published a poll the other day that got interesting reception. And it seems like sentiment around the #LetsGoPens [----] first-round pick may be changing. Should the Penguins look to leverage it if they comfortably make the playoffs @TheHockeyNews #NHL https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/playoffs-may-change-sentiment-around-penguins-2026-first-round-pick/comment/gY2dZwlYwLfIrxEZpFQz https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/playoffs-may-change-sentiment-around-penguins-2026-first-round-pick/comment/gY2dZwlYwLfIrxEZpFQz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017731328117026896)  2026-01-31T22:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rickard Rakell capitalizes on a power play to open the third period for his 10th of the season. The #LetsGoPens lead the Rangers 4-1 with 18:40 to go in regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017732227589620117)  2026-01-31T22:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Known goal-scorer Noel Acciari scores his second of the game and sixth of the season just [--] seconds after the Rakell power play goal. He surpasses his goal total from last season. The #LetsGoPens lead 5-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017732849093267640)  2026-01-31T22:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kindel with the empty-net goal. His fourth goal in three games. It's 6-3 #LetsGoPens with 2:32 left in regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017740333904277827)  2026-01-31T23:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Shades of December for the Penguins right now. Cuylle makes it 6-5 with [--] seconds to go. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017741772810605032)  2026-01-31T23:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens survive a late push by the Rangers and take this one 6-5 to earn their sixth-straight win. They play Ottawa at home on Tuesday before the Islanders and Sabres Tuesday and Thursday to close out their pre-Olympic schedule. They have [--] points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017742662762205227)  2026-01-31T23:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens earned their league-best sixth straight victory Saturday - despite a late push by the #NYR - on their [----] Cup anniversary celebration. On a night to remember and one of the deepest lineups the Pens have had in years: @TheHockeyNews #NHL https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-survive-late-push-by-rangers-to-earn-sixth-straight-win-on-2016-cup-anniversary-celebration https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-survive-late-push-by-rangers-to-earn-sixth-straight-win-on-2016-cup-anniversary-celebration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017833464569962873)  2026-02-01T05:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In light of the [----] Cup celebration I took a look back on the top-five moments of the #LetsGoPens [----] run. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/revisiting-the-top-five-moments-of-the-2016-stanley-cup-championship-run https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/revisiting-the-top-five-moments-of-the-2016-stanley-cup-championship-run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018181514962276494)  2026-02-02T04:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens certainly didn't have their best Monday in a 3-2 loss against the Ottawa Senators which snapped their six-game win streak. But the big one is tomorrow. Some takeaways from the loss @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-six-game-win-streak-snapped-by-senators-in-lethargic-effort https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-six-game-win-streak-snapped-by-senators-in-lethargic-effort"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018553675514327353)  2026-02-03T05:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Horvat's stick beats Shea's stick to the loose puck just outside the crease. He ties the game 1-1 with a minute and a half to go in the first. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018855413404590277)  2026-02-04T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After Pittsburgh dominates the first half of this period Barzal's shot finds its way past Skinner who was screened by Solovyov. It's 3-3 with [--] and a half to go. The #LetsGoPens just have to get right back to it and respond"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018878271161860345)  2026-02-04T02:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Anders Lee gets called for Erik Karlsson's high-stick on Sidney Crosby. Well the #LetsGoPens get a break there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018881269397176740)  2026-02-04T02:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ryan Pulock ties it at 4-4 with five minutes left. I think Skinner's gonna want that one back. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018882164935549402)  2026-02-04T02:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Horvat ends it in OT on a breakaway. No Penguin was up high to cover. The final score is 5-4. The #LetsGoPens do earn a crucial point but they don't get the defense or the goaltending in this one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018886165714391367)  2026-02-04T03:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Nothing against Novak at all but it needs to be Malkin and Chinakhov in OT. Chinakhov's speed and shot are good weapons in the extra frame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018886538176721025)  2026-02-04T03:17Z [----] followers, 10.4K engagements


"Exciting news for Hayes. The more Pittsburgh sees this guy the more I think you'll like him. Forward Avery Hayes has been recalled from the @WBSPenguins (AHL). https://t.co/do5Ez6VDVF Forward Avery Hayes has been recalled from the @WBSPenguins (AHL). https://t.co/do5Ez6VDVF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019475451517804889)  2026-02-05T18:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Unbelievable. Avery Hayes again with his second goal in his NHL debut. What a no-look pass by Mantha. Tenacious work by Hayes leading up to the goal and he puts it in at point-blank range. It's Avery Hayes [--] Buffalo [--] with a little more than a minute left in the first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019574897752580530)  2026-02-06T00:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tage Thompson scores on the Sabres' fourth power play of the game. What a shot. It's 3-2. #LetsGoPens still lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019594881916891573)  2026-02-06T02:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Watching Parker Wotherspoon emerge as a legitimate top-four shutdown defenseman and as a perfect partner for a future Hall-of-Famer and wildcard in Erik Karlsson has been quite an experience. What a season he's having. He's made the most of a bigger opportunity and then some"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019601760856457365)  2026-02-06T02:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Chinakhov throws a shot on net and Tommy Novak is there to pick up the garbage for his 11th of the season. Novak started it all when he pressured and won a footrace to the puck. It's 4-2 #LetsGoPens with four and half to go in regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019602580960354794)  2026-02-06T02:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@PittsHKY Yeah if they're healthy there's simply no room until next season. But that's okay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019802578742133016)  2026-02-06T15:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Well Tommy Novak scores to tie the game back up at 2-2 for the #LetsGoPens. Garbage goal at the net front after a hardworking shift by the second line. There's 11:12 to go in regulation. They only have [--] shots to Ottawa's 27"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018507359513948224)  2026-02-03T02:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"And the #LetsGoPens finally get their first power play of the game. Cousins for cross-checking. The game is tied 2-2 with 9:09 left in regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018508045089694001)  2026-02-03T02:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sidney Crosby with his first point of the Olympics which is a secondary assist on Team Canada's second goal by Mark Stone. Beautiful setup by Mitch Marner on that goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2021989322933874975)  2026-02-12T16:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Well folks the #LetsGoPens keep winning hockey games and lately it hasn't been on the backs of their best players. Nope two rookies led the way Thursday. and it's the latest testament to how deep this team is. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-led-by-rookies-penguins-earn-convincing-win-over-sabres https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-led-by-rookies-penguins-earn-convincing-win-over-sabres"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019665144557761023)  2026-02-06T06:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@92_pens @TheHockeyNews That's why the division really matters. The Islanders are not a good matchup for them. They play Carolina three times next month and have a game in hand. They're eight points back. Safe to say those are critical games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2021682034700177778)  2026-02-11T20:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"It's 1-0 after one but that's only because of two people: Egor Chinakhov and Arturs Silovs. Otherwise a rather forgettable opening frame for Pittsburgh. Yet they still have the lead. At the end of the day that's what counts. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018485968416690625)  2026-02-03T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens only have [--] shots through two periods in comparison to Ottawa's [--]. Yet somehow the score is still 1-1. Regardless of what happens in the third period Arty Silovs is owed a very fancy steak dinner after this one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018498859849101513)  2026-02-03T01:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens snap their six-game win streak with a lethargic 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The Pens have lost nine of their last [--] games against the Sens. They were due for a dud. Tomorrow against the #Isles is the big one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018517641850396839)  2026-02-03T02:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Chinakhov with another ridiculous release. Novak finds him from behind the net and he puts it home from the left circle for his eighth as a Penguin. The #LetsGoPens have tied the game 2-2 four minutes into the second period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018862522288468448)  2026-02-04T01:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Storybook moment for Avery Hayes. Scores on the breakway to tie the game at 1-1 in his first NHL game. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019571477683794325)  2026-02-06T00:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What a snipe by Kindel. Wow. Adds to the lead. 3-1. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019583361774498122)  2026-02-06T01:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Here's a stat for you today: This season the #LetsGoPens are: - 23-3-5 when they score the first goal - 5-11-6 when they allow the first goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018376169414869211)  2026-02-02T17:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""It seems like the next line up is always hungry for another one." The #LetsGoPens ability to keep piling on has been a big reason for their success this season. Here are some numbers behind their dangerous quick-strike offense: @TheHockeyNews #NHL https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/every-line-s-able-to-bring-some-offense-penguins-quick-strike-offense-key-to-success-this-season https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/every-line-s-able-to-bring-some-offense-penguins-quick-strike-offense-key-to-success-this-season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018391872889041111)  2026-02-02T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What a play by Brazeau to set up Mantha's 20th goal of the season. One-handed a pass from below the goal line. The #LetsGoPens lead the #Isles 1-0 with 7:51 left in the first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018852224592687608)  2026-02-04T01:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Schaefer scores on a delayed penalty call with [---] seconds left in the first period. After controlling the majority of the opening frame the #LetsGoPens surrendered control to the Isles in the final few and now trail 2-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018855988645007425)  2026-02-04T01:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"From below the goal line Bryan Rust banks it off Sorokin and in. The #LetsGoPens lead 3-2 with just under six to go in the second period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018867373810585857)  2026-02-04T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Other than [--] no one on this team is better at redirections than Justin Brazeau. The Penguins do respond just two minutes later Brazeau gets his 15th and the #LetsGoPens reclaim the lead 4-3. After Pittsburgh dominates the first half of this period Barzal's shot finds its way past Skinner who was screened by Solovyov. It's 3-3 with [--] and a half to go. The #LetsGoPens just have to get right back to it and respond. After Pittsburgh dominates the first half of this period Barzal's shot finds its way past Skinner who was screened by Solovyov. It's 3-3 with [--] and a half to go. The #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018879045933625378)  2026-02-04T02:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Crosby takes a tripping penalty with 8:08 to go and the #LetsGoPens leading 4-3. Well obviously this is a huge kill for the Pens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018879641105383733)  2026-02-04T02:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This one's headed to overtime. The #LetsGoPens pick up at least a point but so do the #Isles It's 4-4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018884889580564857)  2026-02-04T03:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It appears that the Pittsburgh Penguins are still quite the TV draw. Most-viewed games in the U.S. so far this szn: ESPN BOS-TBL 2.1M ABC PIT-DET 1.6M ABC NYR-PIT 1.4M ABC COL-DET 1.2M ABC NYR-BOS 1.1M ESPN PIT-NYR 1.1M TNT NYR-FLA 978k (1.0M+ incl. HBO max) ESPN FLA-BOS 822k ESPN TBL-CHI 754k ESPN CHI-FLA 743k ESPN PHI-PIT 690k ESPN PIT-PHI 680k Most-viewed games in the U.S. so far this szn: ESPN BOS-TBL 2.1M ABC PIT-DET 1.6M ABC NYR-PIT 1.4M ABC COL-DET 1.2M ABC NYR-BOS 1.1M ESPN PIT-NYR 1.1M TNT NYR-FLA 978k (1.0M+ incl. HBO max) ESPN FLA-BOS 822k ESPN TBL-CHI 754k ESPN CHI-FLA 743k ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019275439374807215)  2026-02-05T05:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Wrote this a couple weeks ago but I feel it's becoming more and more relevant/evident. Ben Kindel's sooner-than-expected NHL arrival and impact could really alter the course - and the timeline - of the #LetsGoPens future. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/penguins-kindel-continues-to-impress-in-whirlwind-rookie-season https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/penguins-kindel-continues-to-impress-in-whirlwind-rookie-season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019590647389323564)  2026-02-06T01:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Big-time save by Arturs Silovs on Tage Thompson after a ridiculous move to get around Solovyov. He preserves the #LetsGoPens 3-2 lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019598630764589381)  2026-02-06T02:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Connor Clifton pretty decisively wins his fight over Peyton Krebs after Krebs cross-checked Arturs Silovs in the blue paint. The #LetsGoPens should have a power play coming up as there was a penalty called on Krebs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019599589905502714)  2026-02-06T02:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"That's a 5-2 win from the #LetsGoPens over the Buffalo Sabres and what a win it was going into the break. - Penalty kill was excellent - Kindel continues to shine - Avery Hayes with an incredible debut - Silovs with a huge response after a tough first goal - Second place ✅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019605197073575960)  2026-02-06T02:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sidney Crosby has no goals and two points in his last six games. The #LetsGoPens are 4-1-1 and have scored [--] goals in those six games. That speaks to how much depth this team has. Its best player is in his worst stretch of the season and they're still winning hockey games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019614313057775901)  2026-02-06T03:29Z [----] followers, 12.7K engagements


""I'm not bad. At all." Of course it's every NHL player's dream to represent at the Olympics. But what about the Summer Olympics I asked #LetsGoPens players what summer sports they might have a shot in. This was a fun one. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/i-m-not-bad-at-all-penguins-players-weigh-in-on-summer-olympic-chances https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/i-m-not-bad-at-all-penguins-players-weigh-in-on-summer-olympic-chances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019879768863519146)  2026-02-06T21:03Z [----] followers, 40.5K engagements


""Id definitely say my best chance is probably breakdancing." As winter athletes what Summer Olympic sports do #LetsGoPens players think they might have a shot in They gave some interesting answers for this one @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/i-m-not-bad-at-all-penguins-players-weigh-in-on-summer-olympic-chances https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/i-m-not-bad-at-all-penguins-players-weigh-in-on-summer-olympic-chances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2019920167250325904)  2026-02-06T23:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Much of the discussion around the #LetsGoPens has been their surprising emergence as a playoff contender this season. But it's about time the discussion shifts to whether this team is capable of even more than that. My column: @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/the-pittsburgh-penguins-may-just-be-real-contenders https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/the-pittsburgh-penguins-may-just-be-real-contenders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2021641037589180689)  2026-02-11T17:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can confirm Rickard Rakell is always one of the most interesting/engaging interviews in that room. When compiling for my Summer Olympic piece he was very confident about his ping pong ability and proud of his grandfather's bronze medal in table tennis. https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/i-m-not-bad-at-all-penguins-players-weigh-in-on-summer-olympic-chances the pens arent real https://t.co/7sEuO1mZec https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/i-m-not-bad-at-all-penguins-players-weigh-in-on-summer-olympic-chances the pens arent real https://t.co/7sEuO1mZec"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2021686021855891485)  2026-02-11T20:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ARAnalytics That's awesome. Keep up the great work 👍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2021694087393423823)  2026-02-11T21:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This is gold content right here 😂😂 Celebrini cinema 😮💨 Czechia vs. Canada is LIVE at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics on @peacock @USANetwork @cbcsports & @cbcgem (🎨: @nba_paint) https://t.co/Rl54etdvTo Celebrini cinema 😮💨 Czechia vs. Canada is LIVE at the #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics on @peacock @USANetwork @cbcsports & @cbcgem (🎨: @nba_paint) https://t.co/Rl54etdvTo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2022074274425848201)  2026-02-12T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I regret that I forgot to mention ski jump as a favorite Winter Olympic sport but other than that we had some fun with this one. And how does one get into ski jumping anyway Asking for a friend. Also shout out to you if you have heard of or played ESPN Winter Sports [----]. What are the best Olympic sports hockey aside Are the #LetsGoPens true contenders in the East @kelsey_surmacz4 and @HunterHodies discuss all this much more n'at in the latest episode. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN Watch: https://t.co/riu68ODzpk Listen: https://t.co/Q3FrYoqGoJ https://t.co/3TZ180zQep What are the best Olympic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2022085554415054930)  2026-02-12T23:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@witty10 Well they're the same person so obviously we'll see the quad axel in the second period against Denmark on Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2022166328950632469)  2026-02-13T04:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Geno gets a breakaway opportunity and makes a nasty move on Tristan Jarry beating him five-hole on the backhand. The #LetsGoPens lead 5-1 with a little more than five minutes left in the second. They still can't let up. Gotta keep coming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2014542121735274504)  2026-01-23T03:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Holy **** Egor Chinakhov. This guy's shot is unreal. Nobody even realized that went in because it came out so fast. It's 6-1. Holy moly. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2014550560414781922)  2026-01-23T04:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Savoie takes advantage of the Penguins being a bit flat-footed and he cuts the #LetsGoPens lead to 6-2 with a little more than six minutes remaining"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2014555174132400285)  2026-01-23T04:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Folks we need to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2014557545189253495)  2026-01-23T04:35Z [----] followers, 83.6K engagements


"Egor Chinakhov now has three straight games with a goal. This one was really his first "garbage goal" too. The #LetsGoPens lead 1-0 with 12:13 left in the first period. They are 10-0-0 since the break when they score first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2015566388362904054)  2026-01-25T23:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ben Kindel finally capitalizes off a nice shot-pass from Ryan Shea He had gone [--] game without a goal. The #LetsGoPens lead Vancouver 2-0 with 11:18 left in the second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2015580843348017396)  2026-01-26T00:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ben Kindel Second goal of the game on a clapper from the slot It's 3-0 with 2:38 left in the second period. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2015585921224024166)  2026-01-26T00:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"DeBrusk picks up the loose change around the goal mouth to cut the #LetsGoPens lead to 3-1 with 13:31 left in regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2015594035562307688)  2026-01-26T01:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Connor Murphy puts home a shot from the slot. Silovs never had a chance as Letang made some contact with him at the net-front. Looked like he never saw it. It's 1-0 Chicago midway through the first. #LetsGoPens Pens are 0-2-2 since the break when the opposition scores first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017031919523725393)  2026-01-30T00:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"And the Penguins' fourth line responds. About a minute and a half later Connor Dewar picks up a rebound and ties it up with a shot from the low slot area. It's now 1-1. #LetsGoPens Connor Murphy puts home a shot from the slot. Silovs never had a chance as Letang made some contact with him at the net-front. Looked like he never saw it. It's 1-0 Chicago midway through the first. #LetsGoPens Pens are 0-2-2 since the break when the opposition scores first. Connor Murphy puts home a shot from the slot. Silovs never had a chance as Letang made some contact with him at the net-front. Looked like he"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017032265654473190)  2026-01-30T00:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Oliver Moore to the box #LetsGoPens to the power play with 8:58 to go in the second period. They lead 2-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017047154611703950)  2026-01-30T01:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Red Wings Nope. Sabres Nope. Penguins Nope. Islanders Nope. Bruins Hell no. I had Florida (still think they make it) Ottawa Toronto Washington and New Jersey all in. And four of those teams are four out of the East's five worst. Insane how things have played out so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017048153703186927)  2026-01-30T01:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bedard with a nice goal to cut the #LetsGoPens lead to 6-2 late in the third"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017062460155404456)  2026-01-30T02:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"All of this. Folks tend to way overvalue second-round picks which is somewhat understandable given Dubas's track record with them the last couple of years. And the fact that they had three of them in [----] before the trade gives even more validity to using one for Chinakhov. Chinakhov is proving why people need to stop overvaluing draft picks. Pens got clowned by many for giving up a 2nd and a 3rd. Those aren't even guaranteed to be NHL players and even if they are it could be 3-5 years. Chinakhov has been amazing in PIT https://t.co/9PivOTJtuw Chinakhov is proving why people need to stop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017074085574881639)  2026-01-30T03:15Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements


"@Docta_Toboggan_ Yep. Which at this rate may not be that far off from their first-round pick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017076591965184507)  2026-01-30T03:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I have a hypothetical question. IF the Penguins secure a playoff spot they figure to have a pretty late pick in the first round. And Winnipeg's second may be in the low-30s. If you're Kyle Dubas would you surrender that first for a young impact player this summer Yes without question No gotta keep it Depends on WPG second Depends on type of player Yes without question No gotta keep it Depends on WPG second Depends on type of player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017078243786969561)  2026-01-30T03:31Z [----] followers, 12K engagements


"These results are pretty interesting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017318069027184693)  2026-01-30T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It's pretty crazy that [----] percent of people who voted in this poll wouldn't be against the Penguins trading their [----] first-round pick if the team makes the playoffs when you consider what this sentiment would have been a few months ago. I have a hypothetical question. IF the Penguins secure a playoff spot they figure to have a pretty late pick in the first round. And Winnipeg's second may be in the low-30s. If you're Kyle Dubas would you surrender that first for a young impact player this summer I have a hypothetical question. IF the Penguins secure a playoff spot they figure to have a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017443258356343197)  2026-01-31T03:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This third line looks really dangerous for the Penguins. Mantha with a ridiculous seam pass to Kindel for a one-timer just now then a nice little pass to Solovyov down the left side for a chance. McGroarty has looked very good in these two games. And Mantha-Kindel is legit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017708224632213752)  2026-01-31T21:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Well Pittsburgh you may just have a pretty good hockey team on your hands. Because these #LetsGoPens are playing some legitimately impressive hockey right now. @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-make-statement-with-6-1-stomping-of-oilers https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/game-day/takeaways-penguins-make-statement-with-6-1-stomping-of-oilers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2014589794395848996)  2026-01-23T06:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #LetsGoPens have climbed the standings going 10-2-2 since the holiday break and rising to second in the Metro. While a lot is going right for them a big reason why has been their improvement defensively. Read more @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/penguins-are-playing-better-defense-and-it-s-showing-in-results https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/penguins-are-playing-better-defense-and-it-s-showing-in-results"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2015477620100456550)  2026-01-25T17:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""There's that hunger and desire throughout the locker room." Many players in the #LetsGoPens room this season are in "prove-it" situations individually - and that mindset has contributed to collective success. Read more @TheHockeyNews #NHL #THN https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/prove-it-mindset-big-part-of-penguins-success-identity https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/prove-it-mindset-big-part-of-penguins-success-identity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2016757083715108885)  2026-01-29T06:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"All of a sudden Ben Kindel is on a heater. He sets up and puts a nice release on a snapper from the left circle for his third goal in two games. Up to [--] on the season. Nice play by Mantha to get that pick to him too. The #LetsGoPens lead 2-1 with [--] to go in the second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017044668072997135)  2026-01-30T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Mantha scores on a breakaway just [--] seconds later after a nice feed from Kindel. It's now 4-1 with just a few to go in the second. #LetsGoPens He may be a good shootout candidate. I feel like he scores on every breakaway. The puck tends to find the back of the net when it comes off of Egor Chinakhov's stick. Nice apple by Malkin and the play was started with a booming hit by Parker Wotherspoon in the neutral zone. It's 3-1 #LetsGoPens The puck tends to find the back of the net when it comes off of Egor Chinakhov's stick. Nice apple by Malkin and the play was started with a booming hit by"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017050762237386802)  2026-01-30T01:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dewar with his second of the game before a net-front scrum ensues. 6-1 #LetsGoPens approaching the end of regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017061049753538845)  2026-01-30T02:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Very dominant effort by the #LetsGoPens against the Blackhawks in a 6-2 win tonight after the first part of the first period. Outshot Chicago 44-19 and earned their fifth-straight win. Right now just four points behind Carolina with a game in hand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017065460353614280)  2026-01-30T02:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"LaFreniere takes advantage of a #LetsGoPens too many men penalty on a four-on-three power play and he cuts the Pens' lead to 3-1 with 1:32 left in the second period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017726317085528434)  2026-01-31T22:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Trocheck scores a shorthanded goal to cut the #LetsGoPens lead to 5-2 with 10:48 left in regulation. The Penguins have been superb otherwise but their power play has struggled for the better part of this month"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017736981015400841)  2026-01-31T23:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Gavrikov. It's 5-3. Still 4:35 to go in this one. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017739639059030225)  2026-01-31T23:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"LaFreniere scores to make it 6-4 with 1:07 remaining. Some late-game defensive lapses for the #LetsGoPens in this one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2017740904933511328)  2026-01-31T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Michael Amadio scores from the slot a minute and a half into the second period to tie the game at 1-1. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018491102521626945)  2026-02-03T01:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Terrible terrible change by Karlsson there. Led to the breakaway. Can't happen especially when it's Tim Stutzle. The Senators lead the #LetsGoPens 2-1 with a little more than [--] to go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018506209100247322)  2026-02-03T02:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Ace58667299 The Olympic break should do wonders for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/kelsey_surmacz4/status/2018894171851882851)  2026-02-04T03:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Koivunen scores a goal and celebrates accordingly. #LetsGoPens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1968667943434133968)  2025-09-18T13:26Z [----] followers, 21K engagements

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