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Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Busy During Thursday's Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust tallied four points (two goals and two assists) during Thursday's overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. Rust scored his first goal of the game in the opening frame on a backhand shot to beat Juuse Saros. In the second period, Rust tallied two secondary assists, one on the power-play, and the other in even-strength play. Then in overtime, Rust would play the hero and complete the Penguins comeback and secure the victory on a wrist shot. This was Rust's second four-point performance of the month. Over his previous six games, he has tallied 12 points (six goals, six assists) while registering 19 total shots and seven blocks. Given how well the top line in Pittsburgh has performed, Rust should remain locked into all lineups on Saturday evening when he travels to Newark to face the Devils.
Yesterday   
Sidney Crosby  • C  •  Penguins

Sidney Crosby Snaps Goal Drought, Posts Four-Point Night

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby snapped his 10-game goal drought and added three assists during Thursday's overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. Crosby's first assist came on Bryan Rust's first goal of the evening. Later in the second period, Crosby would snap his multi-week-long goal drought by scoring his ninth of the season on the power play. Later in the period, Crosby would register the secondary assist on Rickard Rakell's tally. Then in the third, Crosby would once again kickstart the offense with his third helper of the evening, this time on Erik Karlsson's game-tying strike. Even during his 10-game goal drought, Crosby still averaged a point per game. Over his previous 12 contests, he has been held off the scoresheet just twice and has registered three multi-point showings. He will look to stay hot on Saturday evening against the New Jersey Devils.
Yesterday   
Marcus Pettersson  • D  •  Penguins

Marcus Pettersson Considered Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was hurt in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa and must spend some time on the sidelines after so far featuring in all 32 games. Pettersson is valued for his two-way ability and has done a little bit of everything for the Penguins. The 28-year-old boasts 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) and has recorded 32 shots, 56 blocks, and 36 hits. Matt Grzelcyk is slated to play a larger role in the Penguins defense with Pettersson out of commission. In Monday's practice, he skated with Erik Karlsson on the second defensive pairing. Pittsburgh returns to game action on Tuesday versus Los Angeles.
5 days ago   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Tallies Four Points In Big Win

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust enjoyed a highly productive night against Montreal on Thursday, finishing a 9-2 road victory with his sixth career hat trick and an assist. Rust did all the work in even-strength situations, feasting next to Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby, who combined for seven points on Pittsburgh's top line. The three have worked very well lately, giving Rust eight points (five goals, three assists) across five December appearances. Rakell leads the team in goals, with Rust right behind him on 12 markers. The veteran winger has also had eight assists in 20 contests this season.
Dec 13   
Bryan Rust  • RW  •  Penguins

Bryan Rust Tallies Two Points On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rust found the back of the net late in the opening frame on a snap shot. Then, in the third period, Rust tallied the primary assist on the eventual game-winning goal scored by Michael Bunting on the power-play. Rust has played a crucial role in Pittsburgh's recent turnaround, as he has tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) over his past six contests. During this span, Rust has taken at least two shots per game and logged at least two hits in four of them. Playing on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby should continue to present Rust with high-quality scoring chances. The 32-year-old should remain in most fantasy lineups and is a viable streaming option in favorable matchups for DFS.
Dec 8   
Alex Nedeljkovic  • G  •  Penguins

Alex Nedeljkovic Faces Rangers On Friday

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.
Dec 6   
Kris Letang  • D  •  Penguins

Kris Letang Busy On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang tallied a goal and two assists during Saturday's commanding victory over the Calgary Flames. All three of Letang's points came on the man-advantage. His goal came on off a slap shot in the final frame. Letang also registered two hits and one block in this contest as well. This was the 37-year-old's first three-point showing of the season and only his third time finding the back of the net. This was also his first time getting back on the scoresheet since November 8. While the veteran defenseman has disappointed this season, fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to hold onto him as he still sees top-pairing minutes and provides a solid amount of blocks (15 in 11 games in November). In addition, fantasy managers should expect his scoring to slowly return as he has tallied at least 40+ points in each campaign since 2018.
Dec 1   
Michael Bunting  • LW  •  Penguins

Michael Bunting Tallies Goal, Two Helpers On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting tallied a goal and two assists in their victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday evening. Bunting tallied the secondary assist on Anthony Beauvillier's opening goal. Later in the second, Bunting would find the back of the net on the power-play and then tally another assist on Philip Tomasino's eventual game-winning power-play strike. This was a nice breakthrough outing for Bunting, as he had gone scoreless over his previous three games and tallied just six points in November before Saturday. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to hold on to Bunting as he has shown upside on the power-play (three PPG in November) and has usually continued to see top-9 minutes.
Dec 1   
Tristan Jarry  • G  •  Penguins

Tristan Jarry Stops 31 Shots On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Boston Bruins on Friday evening. This was Jarry's best outing of the campaign and his first time allowing just one goal. His lone mistake came in the opening minutes on a wrist shot from Bruins center Charlie Coyle. Jarry was then sharp for the remainder of the evening and led the way as the Penguins captured victory in a row. Entering this game, Jarry carried a rough 3.72 GAA and .885 SV%. While fantasy managers in shallow formats should still start Jarry with caution, this could be a nice building-off point for the 29-year-old. Fantasy managers should expect Alex Nedeljkovic to get the start on Saturday evening, setting Jarry up to face the Florida Panthers on Tuesday evening.
Nov 30   
Owen Pickering  • D  •  Penguins

Owen Pickering Questionable For Friday's Action

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering (illness) missed Thursday's practice and is questionable for Friday's game against Boston. The 20-year-old, who recently made his NHL debut, is battling an illness and might be absent for a second consecutive game. Before exiting the lineup Wednesday versus Vancouver, Pickering had skated in four consecutive games. He hasn't contributed a lot in his first few career outings, recording one assist, two shots, two blocks, and one hit. With Ryan Graves scratched for Wednesday's game, Ryan Shea and Jack St. Ivany rejoined the lineup. The two look set to continue on the third defensive pairing if Pickering doesn't feel well enough to play.
Nov 29   
Sidney Crosby  • C  •  Penguins

Sidney Crosby Scores Goal No. 600

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored his 600th career goal on Saturday evening in their loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The goal came in the second frame on the power-play from an assist from defenseman Erik Karlsson. Crosby is the 21st player in league history to reach the milestone and only second in team history, the other being Mario Lemieux. Through 21 games this season, the 37-year-old has scored eight times and tallied 11 helpers. Despite Pittsburgh's struggles through the first quarter of the season, fantasy managers should continue to view Crosby as a high-end center. Crosby continues to see top minutes every night and could clinch his 20th-straight point-per-game season, which would set a new NHL record as he is currently tied with Wayne Gretzky (19) for the current high.
Nov 24   
Kevin Hayes  • RW  •  Penguins

Kevin Hayes A Game-Time Call Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. He's been unavailable for the past seven games due to an upper-body injury but might be ready to rejoin the action Friday night. Hayes has worked in the bottom six for the Penguins this season, averaging 9:27 of ice time. He's won a whopping 59.3 percent of his faceoffs but hasn't contributed much on the offensive end, sitting on three goals and one assist with 14 games played. The 32-year-old has gone scoreless in each of his last six appearances.
Nov 22   
Kris Letang  • D  •  Penguins

Kris Letang Might Return On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's contest against Winnipeg. He might be back from a three-game absence after battling an illness. Letang continues to play a big role for the Penguins, averaging over 23 minutes of ice time per game, but he's struggled offensively this season. In 18 appearances, Letang has contributed two goals and four assists. The former All-Star is expected to join his regular partner Matt Grzelcyk on the second defensive pairing if he's good to go on Friday. Jack St. Ivany will come out of the lineup.
Nov 22   
Kris Letang  • D  •  Penguins

Kris Letang Remains Out On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against San Jose. He exited the lineup due to an illness on Friday versus Columbus and isn't ready to return just yet. Jack St. Ivany filled in for Letang on Saturday. He recorded four blocks and two hits with one shot in 18:40 of ice time. There's going to be another change at the back on Saturday, with Owen Pickering entering the lineup for his NHL debut. He was prolific during his junior career but hasn't fully blossomed on the pro level. In 12 AHL appearances this season, Pickering has contributed one goal.
Nov 16   
Matt Nieto  • LW  •  Penguins

Matt Nieto Ready For Season Debut

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Nieto (knee) will enter the lineup for his season debut on Friday versus Columbus. The 32-year-old has been unavailable for nearly a year due to knee problems, last playing in the NHL on Nov. 30, 2023. Nieto collected four points (one goal, three assists) in 22 outings last season. He makes a very welcome return for a team that's lost several attacking players to injury lately, but Nieto isn't expected to make an impact in fantasy hockey. The experienced winger joins the lineup in a fourth-line role, skating next to Noel Acciari and Valtteri Puustinen.
Nov 15   
Kris Letang  • D  •  Penguins

Kris Letang Won't Play On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) will miss Friday's game against Columbus. He will exit the lineup due to an illness and should be regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus San Jose. With nearly a quarter of the season gone, Letang has been a disappointment for fantasy managers. The offensively gifted rearguard has amassed six points (two goals, four assists) in 18 games. Jack St. Ivany will join the top-four group in defense on Friday. He has been limited to one assist in 14 appearances and has no fantasy value. The Penguins have also called up Owen Pickering from the minors.
Nov 15   
Blake Lizotte  • C  •  Penguins

Blake Lizotte Suffers Another Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte left Wednesday's action against Detroit after taking a puck to the face. He was limited to six shifts and 3:36 of ice time. A similar incident in a preseason game left Lizotte with a concussion and delayed his season debut. The 26-year-old made only his seventh appearance of the season on Wednesday. He has contributed two goals with nine shots. Cody Glass (concussion) and Kevin Hayes (upper body) have recently dropped out of the lineup, meaning the Penguins have an injury crisis up front if Lizotte is also forced to miss time. The team continues the season on Friday versus Columbus.
Nov 14   
Cody Glass  • C  •  Penguins

Cody Glass Diagnosed With A Concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins center Cody Glass has been diagnosed with a concussion. He was hurt on Thursday versus Carolina and has been placed on Injured Reserve. Given the nature of the injury, it's unclear when Glass will be able to return to action. The 25-year-old has contributed four assists in 14 games this season, averaging 11:47 of ice time. Pittsburgh also lost Kevin Hayes (upper body) this week, forcing head coach Mike Sullivan to rethink his plans. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin practiced on separate lines again on Sunday, with Drew O'Connor moved up to the top trio.
Nov 11   
Kevin Hayes  • RW  •  Penguins

Kevin Hayes Out Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He has already sat out a pair of games and will not be making a quick return. Hayes is a new face in town and has registered three goals with one assist in 14 appearances. He has been used sparingly in the bottom six, with Hayes averaging 9:27 of ice time for the season. Blake Lizotte has come into the lineup as the fourth-line center, producing some good performances. He has fired in two goals in his first five appearances of the season.
Nov 10   
Joel Blomqvist  • G  •  Penguins

Joel Blomqvist Sharp On Friday, Earns Third Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced en route to defeating the Washington Capitals. After the Penguins gave the netminder a two goal lead, the Capitals would go one to score two straight courtesy of Rasmus Sandin and Andrew Mangiapane. However, Blomqvist was able to keep Washington off the scoresheet in the final frame which set up Evgeni Malkin to score the game-winner. The 22-year-old has begun to operate as the clear No.2 option as Alex Nedeljkovic has started each of the past four games prior to Friday. However, during this stretch, Nedeljkovic held a 2.43 GAA and a .892 SV% which could open the door for Blomqvist to see more starts while Tristan Jarry remains in the AHL on a conditioning stint.
Nov 9   
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