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Rutger McGroarty • C • Penguins

Rutger McGroarty Out Indefinitely With Concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (concussion) will be out indefinitely after being hurt at Tuesday's practice. The 21-year-old was involved in a collision with a teammate and has been diagnosed with a concussion. The Penguins placed McGroarty on Injured Reserve. McGroarty entered the lineup in December and has posted three points (two goals, one assist) in 16 appearances. At the beginning of the campaign, he missed time due to an upper-body injury. Evgeni Malkin (upper body) has resumed full practice and could grab McGroarty's spot in the lineup on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.

20 hours ago

Yegor Chinakhov • RW • Penguins

Yegor Chinakhov Set for Penguins Debut Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Yegor Chinakhov is ready to make his team debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins acquired Chinakhov on Dec. 29 from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he skated on the third line during the morning skate. In Columbus, Chinakhov managed only six points (three goals, three assists) in 29 appearances this season. He is expected to have a larger role with the Penguins, who have the league's 11th-best scoring record. Additionally, Chinakhov may benefit from Pittsburgh's impressive 30.1 percent power play. On Thursday, he is projected to work with the second power-play unit.

6 days ago

Connor Dewar • C • Penguins

Connor Dewar Available Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (undisclosed) will be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old left Monday's practice early but is set to remain on the fourth line against Carolina. On Sunday, Dewar ended a seven-game scoreless spell with an assist in a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. During the season, he has contributed six goals and six assists in 37 outings, while averaging nearly two hits per game. His 69 hits rank second on the team behind Parker Wotherspoon. The Penguins average the fewest hits in the league, so having Dewar available against a tough divisional rival will be important. However, Dewar does not hold any fantasy value.

Dec 30

Erik Karlsson • D • Penguins

Erik Karlsson Good to Go Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (illness) will play Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. It was unclear if Karlsson would be available after he missed Monday's practice due to illness. The former Norris Trophy winner has scored only one point in his past five appearances. Still, it has been a fine campaign for Karlsson, who has totaled 26 points (three goals, 23 assists) in 37 appearances. Karlsson leads the Penguins in average ice time with 23:55, and nothing suggests he will have a reduced workload Tuesday night.

Dec 30

Yegor Chinakhov • RW • Penguins

Penguins Acquire Yegor Chinakhov From Blue Jackets

Winger Yegor Chinakhov will continue the 2025-26 campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins after he was traded on Monday. The Columbus Blue Jackets gave up Chinakhov for forward Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 third-round pick. Heinen cleared waivers on Monday and has been assigned to the AHL. Chinakhov is a former first-round draft pick who struggled to establish himself in Columbus. This season, the 24-year-old has been limited to 10:16 of ice time across 29 appearances, producing just six points (three goals, three assists). Only a couple of years ago, Chinakhov flirted with a 20-goal campaign and had 29 points in 53 outings. Pittsburgh will be counting on him to rediscover that form, making him a player to watch for fantasy managers.

Dec 29

Justin Brazeau • RW • Penguins

Justin Brazeau Pots First Career Hat Trick Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau had a big outing on Sunday night against the Chicago Blackhawks, erupting for his first career hat trick in a 7-3 win. He scored Pittsburgh's third goal during a dominant four-goal first period and added two more in the second, including a power-play marker. Brazeau had a red-hot start to the season with 12 points in October, but he has struggled to regain momentum after missing several weeks with an upper-body injury. Since returning in early December, the 27-year-old has managed only six points (five goals, one assist) in 11 appearances. He has finished eight of those games without producing any offense. Despite his recent struggles, Brazeau is fourth on his team with 11 goals and has totaled 18 points in 23 games this season.

Dec 29

Blake Lizotte • C • Penguins

Blake Lizotte Activated From Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and could end a nine-game absence on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old practiced on Saturday and is considered a game-time decision. In 27 outings this season, Lizotte has posted five points (three goals, two assists) with 25 hits. On Sunday, he is expected to skate with Connor Dewar and Noel Acciari on the fourth line. Although Lizotte lacks fantasy appeal, the Penguins will be happy to have another body back in the lineup. Evgeni Malkin's (upper body) return may soon follow. The veteran star skated on his own Saturday and remains week-to-week.

Dec 28

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Becomes Pittsburgh's All-Time Leading Scorer

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby set the franchise's scoring record in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins captain entered the contest one point behind Mario Lemieux. He had a goal and an assist against Montreal, reaching 1,724 points (645 goals, 1,079 assists) in his 1,387th career game. Crosby also moved past Lemieux to eighth on the NHL's all-time scoring list. The top pick of the 2005 draft has aged like fine wine and continues to average over a point per game even during his 21st NHL season. He has notched 20 goals and 17 assists in 35 appearances, giving Crosby a realistic opportunity to post his second 50-goal season.

Dec 22

Benjamin Kindel • RW • Penguins

Benjamin Kindel Posts Three Points in Sunday's Loss

Pittsburgh Penguins center Benjamin Kindel had the best outing of his young career on Sunday, finishing a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth with three points. He scored Pittsburgh's third goal and recorded two assists. After a slow start to the month, Kindel has shown signs of life, posting points in back-to-back games. He ranks second in goals among rookies with eight tallies and has picked up 14 points in 28 outings. Half (7) of Kindel's points have come on the power play, although he scored all of his points during even-strength play on Sunday. While he hasn't been a consistent offensive threat, Kindel has shown great promise as an 18-year-old, and his fantasy stock will only keep increasing.

Dec 15

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.

Dec 12

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.

Dec 12

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.

Dec 10

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.

Dec 7

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

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