Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 44 of the 47 shots he saw on Friday evening en route to defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets dominated the shot total, but Nedeljkovic was able to lead the way. He allowed one goal in the opening frame to Boone Jenner. In the second, Columbus forward Justin Danforth found the back of the net on a backhand. Later in the third, Kent Johnson would beat Nedeljkovic on a wrist shot for his 22nd goal of the campaign. This was Nedeljkovic's third outing of the campaign in which he stopped at least 40 shots. Entering Friday, Nedeljkovic carried a poor 0-5 record over his last six outings. During this stretch, he held a 4.43 GAA with an .843 save percentage. Fantasy managers should expect him and Tristan Jarry to continue to share the Pittsburgh crease.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be in the crease for Friday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This will be his first opportunity to play since suffering a 4-0 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights on March 7. Nedeljkovic has gone winless in each of his last three starts, allowing eight total goals. He holds a 12-14-5 record for the season and has allowed 3.17 goals with a .891 save percentage. It's been a tough campaign for Nedeljkovic, and things could turn out to be complicated again for him on Friday night against a Columbus squad that averages 3.15 goals per game, marking the 11th-highest average in the league.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will draw the start on Tuesday evening against the Colorado Avalanche. In his last outing, Nedeljkovic stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced en route to losing to the Boston Bruins. Over his last four games, Nedeljkovic has held a 0-3 record with a hefty 5.34 GAA and a .824 save percentage. However, prior to this rough stretch, Nedeljkovic was quite productive as he held a 3-1-1 record over his last five contests with a .937 save percentage with a 1.56 GAA. Through 31 total games, Nedeljkovic has held a high 3.18 GAA with a poor .892 save percentage. Given Pittsburgh's weak defensive play, Nedeljkovic should be viewed as a high-risk play in DFS facing a high-powered Colorado offense led by superstar Nathan MacKinnon.
According to Josh Getzoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on Friday evening against the New York Rangers. Nedeljkovic has started each of their previous four contests and will continue to operate as the clear No. 1 option in the Pittsburgh crease. While Tristan Jarry has been in the AHL, Nedeljkovic has seen most of the starts, with rookie Joel Blomqvist slotting in as the No. 2. Over his previous four outings, Nedeljkovic has held a 2-1-1 record with a stellar 1.46 GAA and a .942 percent SV. He has stopped at least 26 shots in two of these contests. Overall, Nedeljkovic holds an 11-9-5 record with a .899 percent SV and a 2.97 GAA. Even though he has begun to turn the corner, he is a risky play in DFS as the Penguins will be without both Sidney Crosby (upper body) and Evgeni Malkin (lower body) in this contest.
According to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the New Jersey Devils. Nedeljkovic is riding a two-game winning streak. He also posted his first shutout of the season in his last start on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators, as he stopped all 25 shots he faced. With Tristan Jarry in the AHL, Nedeljkovic has taken complete control over the Pittsburgh crease, with rookie Joel Blomqvist slotting in as the No. 2 option. Over his previous six starts, Nedeljkovic has held a 4-2 record with a .940% SV and a 1.84 GAA. He has only allowed more than two goals once during this stretch. Given his recent stretch of performances, he is an intriguing play in DFS competitions.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced en route to defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Penguins got out to an early three-goal lead, which put Nedeljkovic in a good position. His lone mistake came in the second period when Adrian Kempe scored on the power-play with a wrist shot. This was another sharp outing for Nedeljkovic as he allowed just two goals on 42 shots in his previous start on January 17 over the Buffalo Sabres. In this game, he tallied the victory and also scored an empty-netter. Prior to this two-game winning streak, the 29-year-old was riding a 1-1-1 record with a 4.85 GAA and a .868% SV over his previous three. Fantasy managers should expect Nedeljkovic to continue to operate as the top goaltender in Pittsburgh, with Tristan Jarry now in the AHL. Rookie Joel Blomqvist will be the No.2 option.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the nod for Friday's matchup against the Rangers. He will log his 12th start of the campaign as Pittsburgh kicks off a back-to-back. Tristan Jarry appears set to battle the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Nedeljkovic has gone 2-1-1 over his last four starts, beating Calgary 6-2 with a 30-save effort in his previous appearance. However, he's mostly struggled during the season, putting together a 4-4-3 record with a 3.31 goals-against average and a .883 save percentage. It's a meeting between a slumping and a surging team at Madison Square Garden, as the Penguins are riding a four-game winning streak, and the Rangers have gone 1-6-0 in their past seven outings.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) has been recalled from the AHL ahead of Sunday's matchup against Winnipeg. After recovering from a lower-body injury, Nedeljkovic was sent to the minors for a brief conditioning stint. He made one appearance for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, finishing Friday's 4-3 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms with 33 saves. The Penguins have seen Tristan Jarry struggle again, and Nedeljkovic could win the starter's job if he does well for the team. If he doesn't play on Sunday, Nedeljkovic should definitely see some action next week, as the Penguins have a back-to-back scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
Alex Nedeljkovic Progressing But Remains Out On Monday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) will remain unavailable on Monday against Montreal. According to Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, Nedeljkovic is "making real progress." However, his season debut will have to wait. The 28-year-old had a fantastic finish to last year and could become a viable fantasy option again, depending on the form of his competitors. Tristan Jarry had a nightmare in Wednesday's season opener against the Rangers and has since been stuck on the bench for a couple of games, watching Finnish youngster Joel Blomqvist go 1-1-0. The 22-year-old beat Detroit on Thursday but lost against Toronto on Saturday night, allowing three goals in both outings.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve earlier on Monday according to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop. The 28-year-old was deemed week-to-week during the final week of the preseason which could suggest Nedeljkovic could miss some time early on. As a result, rookie Joel Blomqvist made the Opening Night Roster and is set to backup Tristan Jarry. When Nedeljkovic returns, fantasy managers should expect him and Jarry to split time in the crease as they did through most of the 2023 campaign. Blomqvist spent the entire 2023 season in the AHL and performed very well with a 0.921 SV% and a 2.16 GAA. Blomqvist is worth a look in deeper formats as he could make his first NHL start on Thursday evening against the Detroit Red Wings as Jarry will likely get the nod on Wednesday evening in the season opener.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's preseason game against Detroit, and it looks like it will now take some time before Nedeljkovic is ready to play again. With Nedeljkovic unavailable, we should see a lot of Tristan Jarry to begin the campaign. Meanwhile, Joel Blomqvist is the leading candidate to grab the temporary backup role behind Jarry. The 22-year-old is one of the organization's top prospects and had a strong AHL campaign in 2023-24. Blomqvist posted a 25-12-6 record with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) remains under evaluation after getting injured in a preseason game against Detroit on Monday. Nedeljkovic exited the action in the first period due to a lower-body injury. Penguins starter Tristan Jarry would be left without a proven backup if Nedeljkovic suffered a serious injury and will be expected to carry a heavy load to begin the campaign. Nedeljkovic played his first season with the Penguins last term, going 18-7-7 with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will make his ninth straight start between the pipes when the team takes on the hosting Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Nedeljkovic has come out of nowhere to take over starting duties from the struggling Tristan Jarry and is a key reason why the Pens sit just one point back of the Red Wings for the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 28-year-old owns a 2.82 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage in 33 games this season but has also posted a 2.50 GAA and a .917 Sv% across four games in the month of April. The Penguins are one of three teams sitting just a single point out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be between the pipes on Friday against Minnesota as the team kicks off a back-to-back. He will make his 15th start of the season, hoping to improve an 8-3-3 record. Nedeljkovic has provided quality outings for the Penguins, and he could have a special night on Friday, as the 28-year-old will go head-to-head with former Pittsburgh favorite Marc-Andre Fleury. Nedeljkovic enters the contest holding a 2.60 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage with one shutout.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will start Friday's matchup against Florida. The 28-year-old makes his first appearance since Jan. 11 as Pittsburgh begins a back-to-back set. Nedeljkovic has done an admirable job for the Penguins this season, posting an 8-3-2 record. He has allowed 2.66 goals with a .916 save percentage and one shutout. It's a battle against a high-scoring team for Nedeljkovic on Friday, as the Panthers are averaging 3.23 goals per game
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod Friday night versus the visiting Florida Panthers. While Tristan Jarry has started each of the last five games, Nedeljkovic made four starts in a five-game stretch prior to Jarry re-taking the net. The 28-year-old has been excellent when called upon this season, working to a 2.66 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage in 15 outings (13 starts), going an impressive 8-3-2 in that time. Certainly, it's been a bounce-back year for the 2020-21 Calder Trophy finalist as he posted a rough 3.53 GAA and .895 Sv% across 15 appearances with the Red Wings last season while spending much of the season with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is the confirmed starting netminder for Thursday's game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks. Thursday marks the second straight start for Nedeljkovic over Tristan Jarry after the former turned aside 36 of 37 shots in a 4-1 win over the Flyers on Monday. It was another solid outing in a bounce-back season for the 28-year-old as he now sports an 8-3-2 record along with a 2.50 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage in 14 outings (12 starts). This work comes on the heels of a 3.53 GAA and .895 Sv% in 15 games for the Red Wings last season while spending much of the season in the AHL. Jarry fantasy managers should keep an eye on the timeshare in the Penguins crease moving forward.
Alex Nedeljkovic Posts Shutout Against Golden Knights
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made a season-high 38 saves in Sunday's 3-0 victory against the Golden Knights. The 27-year-old was perfect in his return to the crease as he picked up his second win of the season, while it was the goaltender's first shutout as a member of the Penguins in the third start. Nedeljkovic's previous start came on Oct. 24 against the Stars, when he suffered a lower-body injury that forced him to go on long-term injured reserve. Nedeljkovic has posted a record of 2-1-0 to go along with a 2.00 goals against average and .944 save percentage while reclaiming the backup role to starter Tristan Jarry, and goaltender Magnus Hellberg was re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.
Alex Nedeljkovic Lands On Long-Term Injured Reverve
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. The 27-year-old was hurt Tuesday against Dallas and will now be sidelined for a minimum of 10 games and 24 days. Nedeljkovic has gone 1-1-0 in his first two appearances as a Penguin, allowing 3.01 goals with a .914 save percentage. Pittsburgh has called up Magnus Hellberg from the minors to back up Tristan Jarry until Nedeljkovic is ready to return. The Penguins have no back-to-backs scheduled until Nov. 19, when Nedeljkovic is eligible to return to action, so Jarry should get a lot of burn in the next few weeks.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Stars. He was able to get through the game and also tried to practice on Wednesday but left the session early. The 27-year-old gave up four goals on 34 shots Tuesday. It was his second start of the season after debuting with the Penguins in a 5-2 victory over the Flames on Oct. 14. The Penguins have placed Nedeljkovic on Injured Reserve, meaning he will be unavailable for at least three games.
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