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Falls in overtime Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on 23 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Nedeljkovic held the Leafs to a pair of goals in regulation, including an Auston Matthews power-play marker, though he'd ultimately wind up with the loss after Jake McCabe scored the game-winner 1:30 into overtime. The defeat snapped a four-game winning streak for Nedeljkovic -- he'd gone 6-0-1 with a .926 save percentage over his previous seven outings while taking over the starting job in Pittsburgh. Overall, the 28-year-old Nedeljkovic is 16-6-7 with a .907 save percentage and 2.82 GAA on the season. He figures to be back between the pipes Thursday when the Penguins host Detroit.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 9 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 9 • NHL.COM

Set to face Toronto Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports, indicating he will defend the road net Monday against...

Impact Nedeljkovic is poised to make his ninth consecutive start. He has gone 6-0-2 with a .917 save percentage over his last eight outings. Nedeljkovic has a 16-6-6 record with a 2.82 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 33 appearances this season. Toronto ranks third in the league with 3.62 goals per contest this campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for fourth straight win Nedeljkovic stopped 30 shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Lightning.

Impact The Penguins seemed to have the game in hand heading into the third period, but Nedeljkovic saw a 4-1 lead evaporate before Michael Bunting potted the game-winner with a little over five minutes left. Nedeljkovic has won four straight starts and hasn't taken a regulation loss since March 9, going 7-0-2 over his last 10 outings with a 2.52 GAA and .915 save percentage. His late-season surge has not only allowed him to seize the top job in the Pittsburgh crease, it's kept the team's playoff hopes alive -- with Saturday's win, the Pens moved into the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, although the Flyers, Red Wings and Capitals are all within a point in the standings and the latter two have a game in hand.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Nedeljkovic's 'big plays' push Penguins fully into playoff race A 5-4 victory over the Lightning gave the Penguins something nobody would have predicted only a week ago: Control of a playoff spot.

APRIL 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets starting nod Saturday Nedeljkovic will patrol the home crease versus Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Nedeljkovic has taken over the reins as the Penguins No. 1 goaltender from Tristan Jarry. Nedeljkovic will make his eighth straight start -- going 5-0-2 in his first seven contests. He is 15-6-6 with a 2.78 GAA and a .908 save percentage this season. The Lightning will provide Nedeljkovic with everything he can handle, as they are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Stops 30 in win Nedeljkovic stopped 30 of 31 shots in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Capitals.

Impact Nedeljkovic was excellent again Thursday, holding the Caps to a lone Alex Ovechkin power-play goal in the third period en route to a fifth win in his last six starts. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic has a .934 save percentage during his impressive six-game stretch as he's unexpectedly surpassed Tristan Jarry as Pittsburgh's preferred option in net. Nedeljkovic improves to 15-6-6 on the season with a .908 save percentage and 2.78 GAA. The Penguins are back in action Saturday at home versus the Lightning.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

First off ice Thursday Nedeljkovic will defend the visiting crease in Washington on Thursday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Nedeljkovic was the first netminder off the ice at practice. He will make his seventh straight start -- going 4-0-2 in his last six games. Nedeljkovic is 14-6-6 with a 2.84 GAA and a .906 save percentage this season. The Capitals average 2.69 goals this season, 28th in the league.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • NHL.COM

Hangs on for win Tuesday Nedeljkovic turned aside 23 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact The Penguins were in a 3-1 hole after two periods, but Nedeljkovic shut the door in the final frame while Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin powered a comeback. Tristan Jarry was out with an illness Tuesday, but he seems to have lost his grip on the No. 1 role anyway -- Nedeljkovic has started six straight games and gotten Pittsburgh at least one point in all of them, going 4-0-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .915 save percentage. With the Pens sitting three points back of the Capitals for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, expect them to ride Nedeljkovic as far as he can take them.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Tuesday Nedeljkovic will tend the twine on the road against New Jersey on Tuesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Nedeljkovic will take both ends of the Penguins' back-to-back due to the absence of Tristan Jarry (illness). The 28-year-old Nedlejkovic was solid in the first game Monday, stopping 28 of 30 shots in a winning effort versus the Rangers. It will be the sixth consecutive start for Nedeljkovic, having gone undefeated in regulation in the previous five outings (3-0-2).

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for win Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 win over the Rangers on Monday.

Impact The Rangers made the contest close late in the third period, as Nedeljkovic gave up two goals, but the Penguins were able to capture the win with two empty-net markers. The 28-year-old netminder finished with a .933 save percentage. This was the fifth straight start for Nedeljkovic and he has gained at least one point in each game with three wins and two overtime losses. Even with his recent success, keep an eye out for the return of Tristan Jarry from illness to potentially take away playing time.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Nedeljkovic will be stationed between the pipes for Monday's road game against the Rangers, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact It's unclear if something happened, but Nedeljkovic will get the nod after Tristan Jarry was originally announced as the starter. Nedeljkovic is 3-0-2 with a .917 save percentage over his last seven appearances. Monday's game will be the sixth consecutive contest he's appeared in. The 28-year-old is 12-8-8 with a .906 save percentage this season.

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Falls in shootout Nedeljkovic stopped 35 of 38 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Nedeljkovic played well Saturday, carrying a 2-1 lead into the third period. However, Columbus would tally a pair of goals to tie the game 3-3 in the final frame before ultimately handing Nedeljkovic a loss in the shootout. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic had started Pittsburgh's last four games with Tristan Jarry struggling, going 2-1-1 with a .917 save percentage in that span. Overall, he's 12-6-6 with a .906 save percentage and 2.87 GAA this season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Back in net Saturday Nedeljkovic will guard the road cage Saturday against the Blue Jackets, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact It'll be the fifth start in six games for Nedeljkovic in place of a struggling Tristan Jarry. Nedeljkovic has been solid in that span, going 3-0-1 with a .912 save percentage. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 12-6-5 on the season with a .905 save percentage and 2.87 GAA.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Another win Nedeljkovic made 17 saves in a 3-2 win over Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Mathieu Oliver beat Nedeljkovic early in the second when he batted in a rebound out of midair. Cole Silinger finished a 3-on-1 rush at 13:11 of the same frame when he dropped to a knee for a one-timer. Nedeljkovic played a solid game and made things look easy most of the game. The Pens ride the hot hand in net, and Ned may be the guy in Columbus on Saturday given his performances in three consecutive starts and two wins in a row.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

First goalie off Thursday Nedeljkovic was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Columbus.

Impact Nedeljkovic will be making his third straight start, coming off a 38-save victory over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. For the year, the 28-year-old Ohio native is sporting an 11-6-5 record to go with a 2.91 GAA and .906 save percentage. A strong finish to the season should help Nedeljkovic's chances of securing a more long-term contract this offseason after playing this year on a one-year deal.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in Tuesday's win Nedeljkovic turned aside 38 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact He had little chance on the one puck that beat him in the second period, as Dmitry Orlov's shot from just above the faceoff circle deflected off a Pittsburgh defender before sneaking past the screened goalie. Nedeljkovic is 2-0-1 over his last three starts and has a 2.45 GAA and .919 save percentage over his last five outings, including two relief appearances. With the Penguins fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, that might be enough to push the 28-year-old ahead of the struggling Tristan Jarry on the Pens' depth chart.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff, putting him on track to protect the home goal against the Hurricane...

Impact Nedeljkovic struggled in his last start Sunday against the Avalanche, surrendering four goals on just 25 shots before being replaced by Tristan Jarry midway through the third period of the eventual 5-4 overtime loss. Nedeljkovic will try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a hot Carolina team that's won six of its last seven contests.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled against Avs Nedeljkovic was given the hook after conceding four goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado.

Impact It's been an underwhelming March for Nedlejkovic, as he is 1-2-1 with a 4.18 GAA and a .843 save percentage in seven appearances. If the 28-year-old netminder could put together a winning streak, he would stand a decent chance of earning morning starts down the stretch. At this point, however, Nedeljkovic may only play in back-to-backs given his recent outings.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Colorado Nedeljkovic will defend the road net Sunday versus the Avalanche, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Nedeljkovic made 25 saves in a 6-3 win over Detroit on March 17 during his last start. In 25 appearances this season, he has supplied a 10-6-4 record with a 2.92 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Colorado ranks first in the league this campaign with 3.74 goals per contest.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Needed in relief Friday Nedeljkovic stopped all three shots he faced after replacing Tristan Jarry early in the third period of Friday's 4-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact It's the third time in March that the 28-year-old netminder has been needed in relief, as Jarry is mired in perhaps the worst stretch of his career at the worst possible time for the Penguins' playoff chances. Unfortunately, Nedeljkovic hasn't played well enough this month to make a real push to take over the starting role, posting a 4.07 GAA and .843 save percentage over six outings in March.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

Starting against Detroit Nedeljkovic will protect the home net Sunday versus the Red Wings, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Nedeljkovic has gone 1-3-2 over his past nine outings, which includes two relief appearances. He has allowed 27 goals on 202 shots during that span. In 23 contests this campaign, Nedeljkovic has a 9-6-4 record with a 2.95 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Detroit ranks seventh in the league this season with 3.39 goals per game.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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