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Rickard Rakell • LW • Penguins

Rickard Rakell Available Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (hand) was activated from Injured Reserve on Friday and will return to the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the San Jose Sharks. Due to a broken hand, Rakell was forced to sit out 20 games. He will likely go straight back into the top six and the first power-play unit. Before he was injured, Rakell was enjoying a productive start to the season. He had an early-season five-game point streak and notched three goals and five assists in nine outings. From a fantasy standpoint, Saturday's matchup is favorable for Rakell and the rest of Pittsburgh's offense, as the Sharks allow 31.3 shots and 3.25 goals per game.

10 hours ago

Stuart Skinner • G • Penguins

Stuart Skinner Shipped to Pittsburgh

Goaltender Stuart Skinner was traded by the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, along with defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin. Skinner has had a couple of very inconsistent campaigns in the Oilers crease, and the team finally decided to move on from him. This season, Skinner has posted a decent goals-against average of 2.83 with an 11-8-4 record, but his save percentage stands at a disappointing .891. In Pittsburgh, Skinner will compete for playing time with Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov.

11 hours ago

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Lands on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. He departed the lineup on Sunday against the Dallas Stars and will miss at least a couple more games after Tuesday night. Pittsburgh also placed Blake Lizotte (upper body) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The Penguins are once again struggling with injuries in the attacking department, giving Thomas Novak a top-line role. Novak has been a regular on the score sheet recently and could cause plenty of trouble for the opposition as Sidney Crosby's partner in crime.

3 days ago

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Won't Play on Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will exit the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. He is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Malkin has turned back the clock this season, posting 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) in 26 games. His absence will undoubtedly be a blow for the Penguins. However, Noel Acciari (upper body) and Justin Brazeau (upper body) are ready to rejoin the Penguins' frontline on Sunday night, partially offsetting the loss of Malkin. Brazeau had a hot start to the season before missing 14 games with an upper-body injury. He has recorded six goals and 12 points in 12 appearances.

5 days ago

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Expected to Be Available Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) could be back in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think he's progressing very well," Penguins head coach Muse said after Tuesday's practice. "And so, I would expect that he is going to be available here for us tomorrow. Like, he's had some really good days. I think he's looked good." Jarry has been out of action since Nov. 3 due to a lower-body injury. He has been solid for the Penguins this season, putting together a 5-2-0 record in seven starts with one shutout. Jarry has registered a 2.60 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. Sergei Murashov has been with Pittsburgh during Jarry's absence, going 1-1-1 with one shutout. He will likely be returned to the minors to activate Jarry from Injured Reserve.

Nov 26

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Records 500th Multi-Point Game

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby hit another milestone in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, becoming the sixth player in NHL history with 500 career multi-point games. The Penguins captain scored his team's first goal and got a power-play assist on an Evgeni Malkin strike. Making his 1,373rd career regular-season appearance, Crosby became the third-fastest player in history to reach 500 multi-point games. Crosby has posted seven multi-point games this season, showing that he can still do the business 21 years into his NHL career. Currently, Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 13 goals and has notched 23 points in 21 games.

Nov 23

Filip Hallander • C • Penguins

Filip Hallander to Miss at Least Three Months With Blood Clot

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Filip Hallander has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg and will miss a minimum of three months. Hallander exited the Penguins lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. It's now clear that the Swedish forward must wait several months for his comeback. Hallander has skated in 13 games with the Penguins this season, notching one goal and four points. Joona Koppanen replaced him in the lineup on Thursday. The Penguins might make another change in the lineup soon, as Kevin Hayes (upper body) is on the cusp of returning to action.

Nov 7

Filip Hallander • C • Penguins

Filip Hallander Out Against Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Filip Hallander (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's contest against the Washington Capitals. He suffered an undisclosed injury during Wednesday's practice, which leaves Pittsburgh without yet another forward. Rickard Rakell (hand), Rutger McGroarty (upper body), Justin Brazeau (upper body), Noel Acciari (upper body), and Kevin Hayes (upper body) are all out as well on Thursday night. As a result of all the injuries, Ben Kindel and Thomas Novak have stepped into top-six roles. Hallander, who has notched four points (one goal, three assists) in 13 games this season, is considered day-to-day and will have his first opportunity to return on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.

Nov 6

Justin Brazeau • RW • Penguins

Justin Brazeau Ruled Out for Four Weeks

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (upper body) is unlikely to return to action before December after the team ruled him out for a minimum of four weeks. He has already sat out a couple of games due to an upper-body injury. Brazeau picked up the injury at an awful time, as he's been one of Pittsburgh's best players early this season. In 12 outings, Brazau has averaged a point per game, scoring six goals. Philip Tomasino has returned to the lineup during Brazeau's absence. Meanwhile, Thomas Novak and Ben Kindel are new faces in the top six. The Penguins attack will also be without Noel Acciari (upper body) for at least the next three weeks.

Nov 5

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Expcted to Miss Three Weeks

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) is expected to miss a minimum of three weeks. The 30-year-old has been forced to exit the lineup after kicking off the new campaign in fine form. In seven starts, Jarry has posted a 5-2-0 record and one shutout, allowing 2.60 goals with a .911 save percentage. Arturs Silovs is poised to have a busy stretch with Jarry out. After starting the season well, Silovs has gone 0-1-2 in his last three outings. If the Latvian can't improve his performance, the Penguins might turn to Sergei Murashov, who was recalled from the minors on Tuesday. The AHL has just named Murashov the Goaltender of the Month for October, highlighting his potential.

Nov 5

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Lands on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Jarry played the entire game on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, coughing up a three-goal lead in the third period of a 4-3 loss. It also looks like he was hurt during the contest and will miss some time. Monday's collapse ended a four-game winning streak for Jarry. He carries a 5-2-0 record for the season and has registered one shutout with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. Arturs Silovs, who is 3-2-2 this year, is poised to see more playing time during Jarry's absence. The Penguins have recalled Sergei Murashov from the minors as an additional goalie option. On Tuesday, Pittsburgh also placed forwards Noel Acciari (upper body) and Justin Brazeau (upper body) on Injured Reserve.

Nov 5

Noel Acciari • C • Penguins

Noel Acciari Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari (upper body) logged only 1:10 of action in Monday's 4-3 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Less than six minutes had been played in the contest when Acciari exited the matchup with an upper-body injury. Acciari's physicality would be an important asset for the Penguins in Thursday's meeting with bitter rivals, the Washington Capitals. However, it's uncertain if he can play in that game. Acciari has handed out 18 hits in 13 outings this season, contributing three assists on the attacking end. He has joined a long list of injuries in the Penguins' attacking department, which includes Justin Brazeau (upper body), Kevin Hayes (upper body), Rickard Rakell (hand), and Rutger McGroarty (upper body).

Nov 4

Justin Brazeau • RW • Penguins

Justin Brazeau Remains Out Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (upper body) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After being red-hot to begin the season, Brazeau sustained an upper-body injury. Playing on the second line, Brazeau averaged a point per game before his injury, posting six goals and six assists in 12 appearances. His next chance to return will be on Thursday versus the Washington Capitals. Philip Tomasino has taken over Brazeau's spot next to Evgeni Malkin, but after five outings, he's still looking for his first points of the campaign. Pittsburgh's frontline also remains without Rickard Rakell (hand), Kevin Hayes (upper body), and Rutger McGroarty (upper body), boosting the fantasy value of Filip Hallander and Ville Koivunen.

Nov 3

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Becomes Ninth NHL Player With 1,700 Points

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby hit a special milestone in Monday's 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues, becoming the ninth player in NHL history with 1,700 career regular-season points. He needed the fourth-fewest games to reach the mark, doing so in his 1,362nd appearance. Crosby finished the game with a goal and two assists. He became the fourth player with at least 1,700 points with one team and set a new franchise record with his 498th career multi-point game, passing Mario Lemieux. The Penguins captain trails only Gordie Howe (505) for the most multi-point games with a single franchise in NHL history. Despite being 38 years old, Crosby continues to perform at an elite level, and he could rewrite the history books a few more times this season. With 10 games played, Crosby has tallied seven goals and 14 points.

Oct 28

Rickard Rakell • LW • Penguins

Rickard Rakell Undergoes Hand Surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (hand) has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery. Rakell injured his left hand on Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets and immediately underwent a procedure to get it fixed. Mid-December is probably the earliest Rakell can return to game action. It's an unfortunate setback for the Swedish forward after he had a good start to the campaign. In nine outings, Rakell has produced three goals and five assists. With him sidelined, the Penguins recalled Ville Koivunen from the minors on Sunday. While Koivunen was quiet in his first couple of NHL outings this season, he has crushed it in the minors with 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in six contests.

Oct 26

Rickard Rakell • LW • Penguins

Rickard Rakell Hurt Versus Blue Jackets

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (upper body) didn't finish Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was pulled from the game early in the third period due to an upper-body injury. While riding alongside Sidney Crosby on Pittsburgh's top line, Rakell had put together a five-game point streak before going scoreless in Saturday's contest. Overall, he has tallied eight points (three goals, five assists) in nine appearances this season. The Penguins return to action on Monday night, leaving Rakell with very little time to recover. If he can't play on Monday, Filip Hallander must be ready for a heavier workload.

Oct 26

Justin Brazeau • RW • Penguins

Justin Brazeau Records Three Points Against Canucks

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau continued his dream start to the season with a three-point effort in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. He finished with a goal and two assists, grabbing two power-play points. Before joining the Penguins for this season, Brazeau had totaled only 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 95 career games. Suddenly, he's looking like one of the league's best wingers, boasting five goals and eight points through seven games for the campaign. Brazeau deserves attention from fantasy managers as long as he stays hot.

Oct 22

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Continues Prolific Start

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin posted a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-2 road win over the Los Angeles Kings. While this was Malkin's first goal of the season, he's had six assists already and leads the Penguins with seven points through five games. The 39-year-old hopes to bounce back this season after struggling for consistency last term. The early signs are promising, but it's important to note that Malkin had an even better start last year, with 11 points in the first five games, before his performance declined. Next up, the Russian veteran will face the San Jose Sharks, who are currently allowing a league-high average of 5.33 goals per game. This matchup offers Malkin a fantastic chance to further boost his scoring tally over the weekend.

Oct 17

Kris Letang • D • Penguins

Kris Letang a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's clash against the Anaheim Ducks. He suffered a lower-body injury against the New York Rangers on Saturday, but Letang returned to practice on Monday and appears to be on track to be available against Anaheim. However, we won't know for sure until the teams hit the ice. On Monday, Letang skated with Harrison Brunicke and worked with the second power-play unit. The veteran rearguard has been anonymous offensively so far this season, going scoreless in three games and firing off only five shots on goal.

Oct 14

Kris Letang • D • Penguins

Kris Letang Considered Day-to-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) has been listed as day-to-day. The veteran rearguard was injured on Saturday against the New York Rangers and sat out Sunday's practice. There's a chance Letang misses some action, but it looks like he isn't dealing with a serious injury. Across three appearances, Letang has gone scoreless in three outings this season, but he boasts a plus-three rating and has tallied five shots, three blocks, and six hits. Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton are the candidates to fill in for Letang if he can't play in Tuesday's match against the Anaheim Ducks. It's unlikely that either player will offer any fantasy value.

Oct 13

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