MARCUS PETTERSSON NEWS

'It's not good enough.' Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins are floundering at midseason

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin says his struggling team needs to start playing harder if it wants to return to the playoffs

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags apple in loss Pettersson notched an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Pettersson has three helpers and a plus-3 rating over his last three contests. The 28-year-old doesn't look to have lost a step since returning from a six-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The blueliner continues to provide modest offense and strong physicality in a top-four role. He has 16 points, 37 shots on net, 47 hits, 70 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 39 appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records pair of helpers Pettersson notched two assists, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact The helpers were Pettersson's first points in five games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him six contests. The 28-year-old defenseman has stepped right back into a top-four role, adding a plus-3 rating, five shots on net and eight blocked shots since his return. Overall, he has 15 points, 37 shots, 64 blocks, 39 hits and a minus-1 rating over 37 appearances. His scoring isn't great, but he offers decent category coverage for fantasy.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers Notebook: Penguins' Marcus Pettersson likely caught attention of Edmonton's GM Stan Bowman If you watched Pittsburgh’s rangy defensemen Marcus Pettersson Thursday, you know why the Edmonton Oilers are seriously looking at him as a...

JANUARY 10 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Activated off injured reserve Pettersson (lower body) was activated off injured reserve by the Penguins on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Pettersson hasn't suited up since Dec. 14 due to a lower-body injury, but he should be back in action for Tuesday's road game against Detroit. Prior to his six-game absence, Pettersson had racked up two goals, 13 points, 56 blocked shots, 36 hits and 21 PIM while averaging 21:47 of ice time over 32 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Pettersson (lower body) will not play versus the Islanders on Saturday, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact The good news is that Pettersson was allowed contact at practice for the first time since he was injured in Ottawa on Dec. 14. Pettersson has two goals, 11 assists, 36 hits and 56 blocked shots across 32 games this season. He could be back as early as Sunday in a return match with the Islanders.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson resumes practicing Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson rejoined his teammates for a practice session in Cranberry on Friday. While he participated...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • 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...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE