The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2025-26 season ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, but their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers, advanced to the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs after a double-overtime victory against the Reading Royals. Forward Nolan Renwick scored the game-winning goal, while goaltender Taylor Gauthier recorded his third shutout of the series, tying an ECHL record for fewest goals allowed in a five-game series. Wheeling will face the winner of the Maine Mariners and Adirondack Thunder series starting May 8. Despite their NHL exit, the Penguins remain optimistic about future seasons.
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