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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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

7 days ago

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.

7 days ago

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.

7 days ago

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

Emil Bemstrom • C • Penguins

Emil Bemstrom Sitting Out On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Emil Bemstrom (undisclosed) will remain out of the starting lineup on Friday evening when the Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bemstrom was unable to suit up during their previous contest against the New York Islanders due to this injury. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Joona Koppanen to continue to be deployed as the left wing on the third offensive line. Before his injury, Bemstrom tallied one point (a helper) with nine hits and two blocked shots across his previous eight games. When Benstromg does return to the starting lineup, he will likely continue to have a role in the bottom six and carry minimal fantasy value, given his lack of scoring upside.

Mar 21

Connor Dewar • C • Penguins

Connor Dewar Scores Twice On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar found the back of the net twice during their victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon. Dewar scored his first goal in the opening frame on a wrist shot. Later in the third period, Dewar would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. Dewar has found the back of the net at least once in each of his previous two games. The Penguins acquired Dewar at the trade deadline, and he has performed quite well during his first four contests in Pittsburgh. During these games, he has tallied three goals with eight hits, three blocks, and a +4 rating. The 25-year-old has been deployed on the third offensive line, which has provided him with scoring opportunities. He could be worth a look in deeper formats as he continues this productive stretch,

Mar 16

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Picks Up Third Straight Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry picked up his third-straight victory on Thursday evening, stopping 33 of the 36 shots he saw en route to defeating the St. Louis Blues. The Blues dominated the contest early, logged 16 shots in the opening frame, but Jarry kept the door shut. In the second, St. Louis forward Zack Bolduc would find the back of the net on the power play. Then in the third, St. Louis would score their second power-play goal, this time on a Dylan Holloway slap shot. Later in the frame, Alexey Toropchenko would also score during 5-on-5 play. Since returning to the NHL, Jarry has held a perfect 3-0 record with a .942 save percentage and a 1.99 GAA. He has entered streaming conversation given his recent surge. He will look to stay hot on Saturday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils.

Mar 14

Tristan Jarry • G • Penguins

Tristan Jarry Starting On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will get the starting nod for the second-straight contest on Tuesday evening to face the Vegas Golden Knights. After spending the past two months in the AHL, Jarry bounced-back in his first outing since January as he stopped 20 of the 30 shots he saw en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild. Jarry will now cover the starter's crease against the Golden Knights. Before his strong showing on Sunday, Jarry held a 0-3-2 record over his last five NHL contests with a 2.85 GAA and a .881 save percentage. Through 23 NHL contests this season, the 29-year-old has posted a 9-8-4 record with a disappointing 3.20 GAA and a .888 save percentage. Despite his excellent outing, he is best to fade in DFS this evening facing a potent Vegas offense and playing behind a weak Pittsburgh defense.

Mar 11

Luke Schenn • D • Penguins

Thomas Novak, Luke Schenn Traded To Pittsburgh

On Wednesday evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded left wing Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn. Novak has been deployed as a middle-six center in Nashville. This season, he has tallied 22 points (13 goals, nine helpers) with five of the points coming on the power-play. However, during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Novak tallied 43 and 45 points respectively. He will look to bounce-back in the Steel City. Schenn is a physical defenseman who carries little offensive upside. Through 61 games this season, Schenn has tallied just five points but has added an impressive 228 hits (3.7 per game) and 76 blocked shots (1.2 per game). Fantasy managers should expect Novak to play on the third forward line while Schenn will find a role on the bottom pairing.

Mar 6

Alex Nedeljkovic • G • Penguins

Alex Nedeljkovic Starting In Colorado

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.

Mar 4

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Bags Three Points In Sunday's Loss

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby tallied three points as the team dropped a back-and-forth contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime on Sunday. The legendary forward scored a power-play goal and sent out two even-strength assists. With his Sunday's marker, Crosby moved past Bobby Hull for 18th place on the NHL's all-time goals list. He also entered the all-time top 10 in assists, leaving behind Gordie Howe. Through 1,333 career games, Crosby has posted 611 goals and 1050 assists. The Penguins' leader has been in fine form throughout the 2024-25 campaign, totaling 65 points (19 goals, 48 assists) in 61 games. However, it seems Crosby's contributions will likely not be enough for Pittsburgh's efforts to avoid a third consecutive year without any postseason action.

Mar 3

Pierre-Olivier Joseph • D • Penguins

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) exited Saturday's contest early with an injury. Joseph logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied one hit and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Sunday afternoon. However, given the quick turnaround, Joseph may be held out of the lineup on Sunday. Joseph replaced Ryan Graves, who was a healthy scratch, which suggests Graves would likely be called on to re-enter the lineup if he cannot play. Before Sunday, Joseph tallied one point over his last eight contests (a helper) and averaged one shot on goal and 1.3 blocked shots per game. Matt Grzelcyk would move up to the top pairing if Joseph were to sit out.

Mar 2

Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Powers Pittsburgh To Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin tallied four points during their overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. In the second period, Malkin tallied two helpers, the primary assist on Philip Tomasino's strike and the secondary assist on Erik Karlsson's goal. In the third period, Malkin found the back of the net on a snap shot to tie the game and force overtime. Then in overtime, Malkin scored his second goal of the evening to seal the victory. Since returning from a lower-body injury on February 22, Malkin has found the back of net three times and added four helpers. During this stretch, the 38-year-old has tallied six shots on goal and held a +2 rating. Even though Malkin has not been as consistent this season, he continues to see top six minutes in the Pittsburgh offense. He will look to stay hot on Saturday afternoon against the Boston Bruins.

Feb 28

Michael Bunting • LW • Penguins

Michael Bunting To Be Sidelined Indefinitely

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (abdomen) underwent surgery to remove his appendix and will be sidelined indefinitely. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old to miss a significant amount of time and could even miss the remainder of the regular season. Over his previous 10 contests, Bunting has tallied just two points (both helpers) while holding a -3 rating with 20 shots on goal. However, before this slump, Bunting tallied 11 points (seven goals) over his previous 14 contests. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Anthony Beauvillier and Danton Heinen to have a role on the second line alongside Evgeni Malkin for the foreseeable future. Philip Tomasino could also be given opportunities to play in the top six. Through 58 games this season, Bunting has found the back of the net 14 times and added 15 helpers.

Feb 27

Michael Bunting • LW • Penguins

Michael Bunting Dealing With Illness

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (illness) was unable to participate during Wednesday's practice due to an illness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. If the 29-year-old were to miss time, left wing Matt Nieto would likely rejoin the starting lineup. Over his previous 10 contests, Bunting has been in the midst of a scoring slump as he tallied just two points (both helpers). However, prior to this skid, Bunting tallied eight points (four goals, four helpers) over his last 12 games. Through 58 games, Bunting has found the back of the net 14 times and added 15 helpers with 110 shots on goal. If Bunting were to miss time, Blake Lizotte could take his spot on the third line.

Feb 26

Matt Grzelcyk • D • Penguins

Matt Grzelcyk Good To Go Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to an upper-body injury, Grzelcyk was limited to only five minutes of action on Sunday against the New York Rangers. However, he will not miss any additional time, rejoining Erik Karlsson on the second defensive pairing for Tuesday's game. Grzelcyk is tied for third with 72 blocks on the Penguins roster and has contributed one goal and 27 assists on the offensive end in 59 games. His recent production has not been great, though, as Grzelcyk has posted one assist in six February outings.

Feb 25

Bryan Rust • RW • Penguins

Bryan Rust Returning On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has been on the injured reserve since February 8. The 32-year-old has missed their previous three contests but will make a quick return to the lineup. Fantasy managers should expect Rust to return to his typical spot on the top unit alongside Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell. Rust has enjoyed another strong campaign, as he has tallied at least 20 goals for the sixth straight season. Through 48 games, the former third-round selection has found the back of the net 20 times and added 22 helpers. Before the injury, he tallied four points over his last five. He remains a solid option in DFS, as Pittsburgh's top unit has been quite productive throughout the season.

Feb 25

Matt Grzelcyk • D • Penguins

Matt Grzelcyk Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) sustained an injury during their loss on Sunday evening against the New York Rangers. The defenseman took a hard hit from New York forward Matt Rempe and did not return to the contest. He logged only five minutes of ice time before the injury and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Tuesday evening against the Philadelphia Flyers. If Grzelcyk were to miss some time, Vincent Desharnais or Vladislav Kolyachonok could draw into the starting lineup. Across 59 contests with the Penguins, Grzelcyk has tallied 28 points (27 helpers) with 70 shots on goal, 25 hits, and 72 blocked shots.

Feb 24

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