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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

Needed in relief Saturday Nedeljkovic stopped all four shots he saw after replacing Tristan Jarry early in the third period of Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The game had already slipped away from Pittsburgh when Nedeljkovic came in, but he at least didn't let things get any worse. The 28-year-old netminder has only gotten two starts in nine March games, but he's been needed in relief twice. His .817 save percentage in those outings doesn't make a strong case for a bigger role, but with Jarry also struggling and the Penguins' playoff hopes fading, Nedeljkovic might see an uptick in his workload.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Flood gates open in loss Nedeljkovic made 18 saves in a 5-1 loss to Boston on Saturday.

Impact The Pens really didn't manage the game well, and that left Nedeljkovic vulnerable to a strong Bruins squad. He hasn't won since Feb. 15 and is 0-2-1 in three starts (four appearances) since. Nedeljkovic has allowed 18 goals in that span. You need to keep him on your bench until he gets things right. Outings like this can sink an entire week for you.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Saturday Nedeljkovic will guard the road goal Saturday versus Boston.

Impact Nedeljkovic will get the first half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back, which could put Tristan Jarry in goal for Sunday's home matchup versus Edmonton. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic has a 9-5-4 record this season with a 2.87 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 21 games played. Boston is tied for 10th in the league this campaign with 3.29 goals per contest.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in relief Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on seven shots in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Nedeljkovic wasn't at his best in Thursday's relief appearance, though Tristan Jarry was ultimately saddled with a loss in the shutout defeat. It was just the second appearance for Nedeljkovic in Pittsburgh's last seven games -- he has just one win in seven outings since Jan. 11. The 28-year-old netminder is 9-5-4 with a .908 save percentage and 2.87 GAA while backing up Jarry this season. Nedeljkovic should get another opportunity later this week with the Penguins playing back-to-back games against Boston and Edmonton on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Little help in loss Nedeljkovic stopped 31 of 37 shots in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Nedeljkovic had an unenviable position Sunday, starting behind a team that had lost in heartbreaking fashion in Calgary less than 24 hours earlier. The Penguins put together a punchless effort, and Nedeljkovic couldn't bail them out. He's lost four of his last five outings and is now at 9-5-4 with a 2.85 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 20 appearances. The Penguins return home for their next game Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Sunday Nedeljkovic will patrol the blue paint in Edmonton on Sunday.

Impact Nedeljkovic will make his first start since Feb. 20 when he coughed up five goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Islanders. The 28-year-old is 9-4-4 with a 2.67 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 19 appearances this season. He's gone 1-1-2 over his last four starts despite posting a solid .910 save percentage during that stretch.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Isles in OT Nedeljkovic turned aside 28 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact The Isles seemed to have a book on Nedeljkovic, beating him consistently on longer-range shots to the blocker side -- including on the OT winner by Adam Pelech for the defenseman's first goal of the season. Nedeljkovic has only one win in his last four starts, going 1-1-2 while stopping 11 of 122 shots (.910 save percentage), but with Tristan Jarry also scuffling a bit and having lost three straight, the duo may work in a timeshare in the short term.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Nedeljkovic will defend the blue paint versus the Islanders at home Tuesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Nedeljkovic was excellent in his last appearance Thursday against the Blackhawks, turning aside 27 of 28 shots en route to a 4-1 victory. He'll try to earn his 10th win of the season in a home matchup with a slumping Isles squad that's lost three straight games.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to win Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 29 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Nedeljkovic picked up his first win in four outings. The lone blemish on his stat line was a Philipp Kurashev tally in the second period. Nedeljkovic has allowed exactly one goal in five of his last 10 outings. He's now at 9-4-3 with a 2.54 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 18 appearances. Tristan Jarry will likely be back between the pipes for Sunday's game versus the Kings.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Chicago Nedeljkovic will guard the road goal versus the Blackhawks on Thursday.

Impact Nedeljkovic will handle the second half of a back-to-back after the Penguins lost 5-2 with Tristan Jarry in goal versus the Panthers on Wednesday. Since the start of January, Nedeljkovic has gone 2-2-1 with a 2.94 GAA and a .901 save percentage over six games. He'll get a very favorable matchup, though with Connor Bedard back from a jaw injury, Nedeljkovic could face a bit more of a challenge.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Downed by Minnesota Nedeljkovic made 27 saves in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact The Penguins never led in the game, but Nedeljkovic kept things from getting out of hand and arguably should have been rewarded with a better result -- Kirill Kaprizov's game-winner in the third period came right after the puck seemed to hit the netting above the glass in the corner, but play continued and replay was inconclusive. Nedeljkovic hasn't won a game in over a month, largely due to a lack of work, and in six outings since the beginning of January he's 2-2-1 with a 2.94 GAA and .901 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine versus Wild Nedeljkovic will defend the cage on the road against Minnesota on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Nedeljkovic will take the first game of the Penguins' back-to-back, which means Tristan Jarry will likely start versus Winnipeg on Saturday. In his last five outings, the 28-year-old Nedeljkovic is 2-1-1 with a 2.90 GAA and .901 save percentage. After this back-to-back, Pittsburgh has another one Wednesday and Thursday against Florida and Chicago, respectively, so Nedeljkovic figures to play again relatively soon.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1 • NHL.COM

First off ice Friday Nedeljkovic was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will be between the home pipes versus Florida on Friday, according to Matt Vensel of the Pittsbu...

Impact Nedeljkovic last played Jan. 11 when he gave up three goals on nine shots before he was pulled after the opening period, in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver. He has sat on the bench the last four games and will now get a chance to redeem himself versus the Panthers. Nedeljkovic is having a strong year in the Pittsburgh cage, going 8-3-2 with a 2.66 GAA and a .916 save percentage. It will be a tough matchup as the Panthers lead the NHL in shots on goal, averaging 34.3 per contest.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after the first Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on nine shots in the first period before he was replaced by Tristan Jarry in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Vancouver.

Impact Brock Boeser scored a pair of goals within a minute before Elias Pettersson added a third tally later in the opening frame, forcing Nedeljkovic to the bench to start the second period. While the Penguins would rally to force overtime, sparing Nedeljkovic the loss, it was a tough outing for the 28-year-old netminder -- he had won three of four outings coming into Thursday's contest, posting a .910 save percentage in that span. Overall, Nedeljkovic is 8-3-2 with a 2.66 GAA on the season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Thursday Nedeljkovic will defend the home net versus Vancouver on Thursday, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact It will be Nedeljkovic's fifth start in the last six games, as he is challenging Tristan Jarry for the No. 1 job in Pittsburgh. Nedeljkovic has allowed only one goal in three of his last four starts. He is 8-3-2 with a 2.50 GAA and a sparkling .922 save percentage. It will be a tough matchup for Nedeljkovic as the Canucks lead the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.90 goals per game.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in win Nedeljkovic stopped 36 of 37 shots in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Flyers.

Impact Nedeljkovic was nearly perfect Monday, allowing just an Owen Tippett power-play goal in the second period while turning aside 36 shots in the win. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic has played in four of Pittsburgh's last five games, going 3-1-0 with a .933 save percentage in that span. Overall, he's 8-3-2 with a .922 save percentage and 2.50 GAA on the campaign. Nedeljkovic has worked his way into a timeshare with Tristan Jarry, thanks to his play of late. The Penguins will host Vancouver in their next game Thursday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exits ice first Monday Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports, indicating he'll be between the road pipes against the Flyers.

Impact Nedeljkovic seems to have played his way into a split share with Tristan Jarry, as they have each started five of the Penguins' last 10 games. For his part, the 28-year-old Nedeljkovic is 5-1-1 with a 2.92 GAA in his last eight appearances. The last time he faced the Flyers, the Ohio native stopped 31 of 33 shots in an overtime loss in Philly.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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