Marcus Pettersson - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on IR Pettersson (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Considering Pettersson was deemed week-to-week by head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, his placement on IR shouldn't come as a surprise. At this point, the 28-year-old defenseman shouldn't be expected back before the Christmas break, though it could certainly be longer. Owen Pickering should see an uptick in ice time with Pettersson out of the lineup while Nate Clurman was brought up from the minors to provide defensive depth.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With Marcus Pettersson out 'week-to-week', Penguins' defensemen will be challenged more than usual Sidney Crosby has seen it time and time before — Marcus Pettersson collides with the end boards and seemingly always finds a way to emerge O...

4 DAYS AGO • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Considered week-to-week Pettersson (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Pettersson has been one of the Penguins' most reliable shutdown defensemen this season, so his absence could be a significant blow to a team that has been performing better of late. Offensively, the 28-year-old Pettersson is somewhat limited, though he has delivered two goals and 11 helpers through 32 games this year. Youngster Owen Pickering figures to see an increase in ice time while Pettersson is on the shelf.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury Pettersson (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Senators.

Impact Pettersson was hurt when he was hit into the boards late in the first period. If he misses additional time, Ryan Shea could draw back into the lineup to cover his absence. Pettersson has 13 points over 31 outings this season and has consistently seen top-four minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen records hat trick in 600th game and adds two assists as the Avalanche drill Pittsburgh 6-2

Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs helper Saturday Pettersson posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Pettersson has a goal and two assists over three games to begin December. He had all of four helpers in November, though he's spaced out his points this season to avoid too many lengthy droughts. The 28-year-old blueliner is at two goals, 11 assists, 31 shots on net, 34 hits, 55 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 29 outings in a top-four role.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in Tuesday's win Pettersson scored a goal, added three hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Pettersson was somewhat steady with four helpers over 14 contests in November, but he hadn't scored since Oct. 10 versus the Red Wings. The 28-year-old defenseman is not an elite source of offense on the blue line, but he brings a steady physical game. For the season, he's at 11 points, 30 shots on net, 32 hits, 52 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 27 contests. He's averaging 22:29 of ice time, just 11 seconds less per game than last year, so he remains a key part of the Penguins' defense.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rust's OT winner helps Penguins avoid another late collapse in 5-4 win over Florida

Bryan Rust scored 1:31 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided another late collapse by beating the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plucks apple in overtime loss Pettersson notched an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Lightning.

Impact Pettersson has three helpers over his last six contests. The 28-year-old blueliner is often capable of putting up offense that gets him right on the fringe of fantasy interest, with more value in formats that reward his non-scoring contributions. This season, he's racked up nine points, 21 shots on net, 19 PIM, 21 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 21 outings. Pettersson should continue to be a fixture in the Penguins' top four.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Coffee: Aim higher than Marcus Pettersson The Penguins' defenceman would be a fine addition as a trade target, but there are still bigger fish to chase.

NOVEMBER 15 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Puts up helper Pettersson logged an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Pettersson snapped a four-game dry spell on offense, his longest drought of the campaign so far, when he set up Noel Acciari's empty-net tally. The 28-year-old Pettersson is up to seven points, 13 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 14 hits, 15 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 16 contests. He's no stranger to putting up big numbers in non-scoring areas, but his pace on offense puts him on the fringe of fantasy rosters in standard formats.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist Saturday Pettersson logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Pettersson has a helper in two of the last three games. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to five points, 10 shots on net, nine hits, 14 blocked shots and 15 PIM through 10 contests, though he also has a minus-4 rating, which is a product of the Penguins' defensive struggles. Pettersson is likely to stay in a top-four role all year, offering physicality and a bit of supporting offense at even strength.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Collects helper in shootout loss Pettersson notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Pettersson snapped a three-game slump with a helper on a Noel Acciari goal in the third period. The 28-year-old Pettersson has a respectable four points over eight contests so far, but he's struggled a bit defensively in a top-four role. The Swede has added 10 shots on net, 10 PIM, eight hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. He produced a career-high 30 points in 2023-24, but Pettersson's fantasy value is limited to deeper formats since he rarely receives power-play time.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in win Pettersson had an assist, one shot on net and three blocks in Monday's 6-3 win over Montreal.

Impact Pettersson helped set up the Penguins' first goal, giving him three points through the first four games. The 28-year-old blueliner is coming off his first 30-point season, but he's known more for the work in his own end.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Pettersson scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and blocked three shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Pettersson earned both points in a three-goal second period for the Penguins. The 28-year-old defenseman has a strong reputation for his play in his own zone, but he also produced a career-high 30 points with a plus-28 rating, 121 hits and 159 blocked shots in 82 games last season. He's a top-four lock for Pittsburgh and can provide sneaky category coverage in fantasy despite a near-total lack of power-play time.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Beauvillier, Blomqvist help Penguins rebound from opening loss with 6-3 victory over Red Wings

Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract extension or trade candidate? Marcus Pettersson's future with Penguins feels uncertain Sidney Crosby isn’t the only extension candidate for Pittsburgh this summer. One of their top three defensemen, Marcus Pettersson, has one y...

MAY 16 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sets new career highs Pettersson recorded new personal bests in goals (four), assists (26) and games played (82) this season.

Impact It was the first time in Pettersson's seven-year NHL career that he played in every game and reached the 30-point threshold. The 27-year-old blueliner will never be known as an offensive powerhouse, but he could offer decent depth value in deeper formats that utilize hits and blocks.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper Pettersson notched an assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Pettersson snapped a four-game slump with the helper. The 27-year-old has had some productive moments this season, but he's often just a physical presence in a top-four role. For the season, he's generated a career-high 29 points with 104 shots on net, 120 hits, 156 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-27 rating through 80 contests.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net Tuesday Pettersson scored his fourth goal of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact The 27-year-old blueliner got the Penguins on the board midway through the second period, snapping a 14-game goal drought in the process. Pettersson is up to 26 points on the season, a new career high, and he's rounded out his line with 89 hits, 94 shots on net, 129 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 68 contests.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies pair of helpers Pettersson notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The pair of helpers were Pettersson's first points in five games since the All-Star break. He assisted on both of Sidney Crosby's goals in the game. Pettersson is at 21 points, 65 shots on net, 96 blocked shots, 57 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-21 rating through 51 outings this season. He's in a top-four role and on track to surpass his career high of 25 points from the 2018-19 campaign, but his fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist in loss Pettersson scored a goal on three shots and registered an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Vancouver.

Impact Pettersson was able to end a six-game pointless streak with his multipoint performance Thursday. The defenseman has been very streaking in terms of offensive production, producing points in just four of his last 13 games but generating at least two points in each of those outings for a combined 10 points. Pettersson isn't a factor on the power play but does benefit from pairing with Kris Letang at five-on-five.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best performance Wednesday Pettersson notched four assists with one blocked shot and a plus-5 rating in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Islanders.

Impact Skating alongside Kris Letang has its perks. While Letang was setting an NHL record for a defenseman with a five-point second period, Pettersson nabbed three helpers of his own, before chipping in one more on Pittsburgh's final goal of the night in the third. The four points were a career high for the 27-year-old, but it was his third multi-point performance in the last four games. On the season, Pettersson has 14 points (all assists) in 33 games with 56 blocked shots, 39 hits, 37 shots on net, 20 PIM and a plus-17 rating.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Senators (12.23.23) | Overtime in Ottawa

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nabs apple Thursday Pettersson recorded an assist against the Lightning on Thursday.

Impact Pettersson brought a seven-game pointless streak to a close but has yet to score a goal this season. Considering the Swedish blueliner has reached the 20-point threshold just twice in his NHL career, fantasy players probably should be expecting him to go on long-term scoring slumps.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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