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Penguins scores 3 unanswered, top Coyotes 4-2, powered by Guentzel's 2 goals

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Alex Nedeljkovic - Set to start WednesdayNedeljkovic is expected to start on the road against Montreal on Wednesday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

ImpactNedeljkovic has a 2-2-1 record, 2.19 GAA and .937 save percentage in five contests this season. He's been used sparingly despite his effective play, but Tristan Jarry started Tuesday, which is likely why Nedeljkovic is getting an opportunity versus Montreal. The Canadiens rank 27th offensively this year with 2.61 goals per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Juuso Valimaki - Snags power-play assistValimaki recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

ImpactValimaki has two helpers over his last three games, but that's all of his offense across seven contests since he returned from a mouth injury. The 25-year-old defenseman continues to hold down a top-four role with time on the second power-play unit, but his offense hasn't been very impressive this season. He's at six assists, 14 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 22 outings.

DECEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad - Helps out on power playBjugstad posted a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

ImpactBjugstad isn't an every-game contributor, but he has three goals and five helpers over his last 11 contests. The 31-year-old also has 25 shots, 18 hits and eight PIM in that span to provide some non-scoring production. He's fit in nicely as the second-line center this season, racking up 18 points (four on the power play), 51 shots, 41 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 28 appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jason Zucker - Logs power-play helperZucker notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

ImpactZucker has stayed warm with a goal and four helpers over his last five games. It appears he could have some staying power on the top line at even strength while also playing on the second power-play unit. For the season, the winger is up to 10 points, 43 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-2 rating over 21 appearances, but he's trending in the right direction as the Coyotes navigate a handful of injuries.

DECEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Matias Maccelli - Point streak at four gamesMaccelli scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

ImpactMaccelli has racked up a goal and three assists during a four-game point streak, though he's also gone minus-4 in that span. The 23-year-old has taken multiple shots in seven of his last eight outings -- he's averaging just over two shots per game, more than doubling his rate from last season. Maccelli has 21 points, including five on the power play, 57 shots and a plus-3 rating through 28 contests overall. His current pace suggests he could challenge for a 60-point season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jeff Carter - Two tallies including GWGCarter scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added a shorthanded tally in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

ImpactHe also chipped in four shots on net, two PIM, two blocked shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating. Carter had only one goal and two points in 20 games coming into Tuesday's contest, so the 38-year-old doesn't seem likely to repeat this offensive outburst any time soon, but if he keeps his spot on the second power-play unit, he could still put together his 19th straight season with double-digit goals.

DECEMBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE