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Erik Karlsson • D • Penguins

Erik Karlsson Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is reportedly open to a trade. Speaking on his podcast, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic said Karlsson was willing to be moved despite having a no-move clause. However, Johnston added that there are only a few teams Karlsson is willing to move to. Karlsson's time with the Penguins has been a disappointment, and a move elsewhere might benefit both him and the team. In 2024-25, Karlsson finished with 53 points (11 goals, 42 assists) in 82 games, a far cry from his 101-point effort during his final year with the San Jose Sharks in 2022-23. The Swedish veteran, who turned 35 in May, has two years remaining on his contract, which carries a $11.5 million cap hit. San Jose covers $1.5 million of it.

7 days ago

Matt Dumba • D • Penguins

Matt Dumba Lands in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba in a trade with the Dallas Stars. Dallas received defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round draft pick as part of the deal. Dumba played only one season with the Stars, having moved to Texas as a free agent on a two-year, $7.5 million contract last summer. It was a quiet campaign for Dumba, who posted 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 60 blocks, and 70 hits in 63 outings. Dumba was a 50-point guy early in his career with the Minnesota Wild, but he has seen very little offensive success in recent years and is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in 2025-26.

Jul 11

Bryan Rust • RW • Penguins

Bryan Rust Scores Twice In Season-Ending Win

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust potted two goals as the team ended a disappointing campaign with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. He had a quick answer for Connor McMichael's goal in the first period and gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead in the second with a power-play goal. The two-goal effort helped Rust reach the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career. There will be no playoff hockey in Pittsburgh for a third consecutive year, but 2024-25 was an outstanding campaign individually for Rust, who recorded a career-high 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 71 outings.

Apr 18

Kris Letang • D • Penguins

Kris Letang Has Surgery To Close Hole In Heart

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (heart) will not participate in Thursday's season finale against the Washington Capitals following a medical procedure. On Wednesday, the team announced that Letang had undergone surgery to repair a small hole in his heart and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The veteran blue-liner has previously missed time in his career due to strokes related to the hole in his heart. He is expected to make a full recovery from the surgery. It was a disappointing campaign for Letang, who finished with 30 points (nine goals, 21 assists) in 74 appearances, marking his lowest scoring total since 2013-14 when he played in only 37 games.

Apr 16

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Nets Goal, Assist In Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored a goal and an assist during their 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday evening. After the Devils took a two-goal lead, the Penguins would score four straight goals. Crosby would do allow of his damage in the final frame. He would first score on the power play on a tip-in. Later in the frame, he would tally the primary assist on Bryan Rust's empty-netter. This was Crosby's second-straight game finding the back of the net. Over his previous 15 games, Crosby has only been held off the scoresheet once. During this impressive stretch, he has scored 13 goals and tallied 10 helpers. Despite Pittsburgh's struggles this season, Crosby has enjoyed another impressive season, tallying 89 points in 78 games.

Apr 12

Rutger McGroarty • C • Penguins

Rutger McGroarty Out For The Season

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (lower body) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will not be available for the final three regular-season games. This is an unfortunate blow for the young winger, as McGroarty had started to see time with Sidney Crosby on the top line. He made his first eight NHL outings in 2024-25, producing one goal and two assists. There is a possibility that McGroarty can recover in time to help the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins during the AHL playoffs. On Thursday, the Penguins announced that four other forwards -- Tommy Novak (lower body), Blake Lizotte (undisclosed), Noel Acciari (undisclosed), and Matt Nieto (undisclosed) -- are also out for the remainder of the season.

Apr 10

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Shuts The Door On Blackhawks On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped all 26 shots he saw en route to defeating the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday evening. The shot total was even throughout the entire contest, and Jarry was able to step up when called on. Jarry rejoined the NHL roster in March and has reclaimed his No. 1 role in the crease. Since March 9, Jarry has posted a 7-3-2 record with a .902 save percentage and a 2.87 GAA. During this stretch, he has allowed three goals or fewer in nine contests. Even though the Penguins are out of the playoff picture, the 29-year-old has begun to turn his career around. At the start of the season, Jarry posted a high 3.31 GAA with a .884 save percentage and was eventually optioned to the AHL for the majority of the campaign. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should consider Jarry a viable streaming option during the final week, given his recent turnaround.

Apr 9

Rutger McGroarty • C • Penguins

Rutger McGroarty Exits Early On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie center Rutger McGroarty (lower body) exited Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks early. The former 14th overall pick blocked a shot in the second frame and exited the contest shortly after. Before the injury, he logged just over 11 minutes of ice time and logged one shot, one hit, and two blocked shots. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but the Penguins will likely exercise caution given that they are not in the playoff picture. In addition, the Penguins will likely opt to send McGroarty back to the AHL for the Calder Cup Playoffs. McGroarty rejoined the NHL roster in late March and has tallied three points across five games. He broke camp with the NHL roster but did not get on the scoresheet during his first three games. Even though he spent most of the season in the AHL, fantasy managers should expect the 21-year-old to have a spot in the Pittsburgh top-six next October.

Apr 9

Philip Tomasino • C • Penguins

Philip Tomasino Out On Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Philip Tomasino (upper body) will depart the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The team announced that Tomasino is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old logged 7:09 of ice time in Saturday's win over the Dallas Stars, finishing a sixth consecutive game without any points. Since the Penguins acquired Tomasino from the Nashville Predators, he has recorded 10 goals and 20 points in 48 games. Joona Koppanen, who was brought up from the minors on Sunday, is set to replace Tomasino in the lineup. In 15 career games, Koppanen has had two points (one goal, one assist) and should not be viewed as a fantasy target.

Apr 6

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Bags 14th Career Hat Trick

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored his 14th career hat trick and recorded one assist as the team shocked the Dallas Stars with a 5-3 road win on Saturday. Dallas suffered only its 10th home loss of the season when Crosby & Co. turned a 3-2 deficit into a win in the final period. Crosby surpassed Evgeni Malkin for the second most hat tricks in Penguins history, trailing only Mario Lemieux (40). He also tied Jaromir Jagr for the second most four-point efforts in franchise history, having notched at least four points in a single game for the 43rd time. Lemieux also holds this record with 124. Crosby is finishing the season strongly and holds a 12-game point streak. He has reached 30 goals for the fourth consecutive campaign and boasts 86 points through 75 outings.

Apr 6

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Could Return To Action Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) could be back in action on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The veteran star returned to practice on Friday and will be considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest. Malkin has sat out four games while recovering from an upper-body injury. If Malkin receives clearance on Saturday, he will reclaim his position as the second-line center and probably return to the top power-play unit. In 62 appearances throughout the season, Malkin has registered 15 goals and 46 points. He has scored in each of his last two appearances.

Apr 5

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Joins Penguins For Road Trip

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will accompany the team on its upcoming three-game road trip. This suggests that Malkin may be ready to return to the lineup soon. He has missed three games due to an upper-body injury. The Penguins begin the road trip with a matchup against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday and will also face the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks later in the week. Kevin Hayes and Rickard Rakell have seen time as the second-line center during Malkin's absence. Prior to his injury, Malkin scored in back-to-back games. However, the season overall has not gone well for him, as the seven-time All-Star has tallied 46 points (15 goals, 31 assists) in 62 games.

Apr 2

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Shuts The Door On Ottawa On Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped all 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators. This contest went to overtime, but Jarry was able to keep the Senators off the scoresheet all evening. Sidney Crosby would eventually break the stalemate in overtime. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Jarry as he entered Sunday riding a three-game losing streak. During this streak, he held a 0-2-1 record with a 6.21 GAA and a .780 save percentage. However, before this skid, Jarry was performing very well since he returned to the NHL at the start of the month, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.40 GAA and a .928 save percentage. Fantasy managers should expect Jarry to continue to see the majority of starts in the crease with Alex Nedeljkovic serving as the No. 2. Jarry's next start will likely come on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues.

Mar 31

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Out Against Senators

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Ottawa Senators. He continues to recover from an upper-body injury, missing a third consecutive game. Kevin Hayes has stepped in as the second-line center in place of Malkin, but Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has opted to switch things up for Sunday's game, with Rickard Rakell set to take over that role. Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust will be joined on the first line by Rutger McGroarty, who will make his first appearance in the big league since October.

Mar 30

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Out On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Pittsburgh lost Malkin to an upper-body injury at the start of the week, with the veteran star labeled as day-to-day. Kevin Hayes is likely to continue filling in for Malkin as the second-line center. Malkin's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. This has been a forgettable campaign for Malkin, who might struggle to get to 50 points. He has notched 15 goals and 46 points in 62 appearances.

Mar 27

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) wore a non-contact jersey in Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day. The veteran star missed Tuesday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury. It seems that Malkin may miss additional time because of the injury, but he isn't expected to be sidelined for long. Kevin Hayes took over as the second-line center on Tuesday. He also filled in for Malkin on the top power-play unit but had no offensive stats as the Penguins took a heavy 6-1 loss. For the season, Hayes has totaled 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 56 appearances.

Mar 26

Rickard Rakell • LW • Penguins

Rickard Rakell Scores Goal No. 32

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Rickard Rakell scored his 32nd goal of the season during their victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday evening. In the opening frame, Rakell found the back of the net on a wrist shot. He would then tack on the primary assist on Bryan Rust's empty-netter in the final minutes. Rakell is now just eight points away from matching his previous career-high in points (69). This is also his third campaign in which he scored at least 30 goals. Since the start of the month, Rakell has scored seven goals and added five helpers across 10 games. During this stretch, he has logged 19 shots on goal and held a solid +4 rating. Fantasy managers should continue to view Rakell as a high-upside option when looking for goals. He will look to stay busy on the scoresheet on Sunday evening against the Florida Panthers.

Mar 22

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Tallies Goal, Assist On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby tallied two points during their victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday evening. In the opening frame, Crosby tallied the secondary assist on Rickard Rakell's 32nd goal of the season. Later in the second period, Crosby found the back of the net for his 25th goal of the campaign. This outing extended his current point streak to six games. During this stretch, Crosby has found the back of the net six times and added four helpers. Over his previous 14 games, the 37-year-old has tallied 18 points (eight goals), with three of them coming on the power play. Despite Pittsburgh's struggles, Crosby has remained a high-end scoring option in all standard leagues. He will look to stay hot on Sunday evening against the Florida Panthers.

Mar 22

Alex Nedeljkovic • G • Penguins

Alex Nedeljkovic Stops 44 Shots On Friday

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.

Mar 22

Alex Nedeljkovic • G • Penguins

Alex Nedeljkovic Starts For Penguins Friday

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.

Mar 21

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