Matt Grzelcyk - NHL News & Rumors

Nets equalizer Tuesday Grzelcyk scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact Grzelcyk tallied in the third period to force overtime. The 30-year-old defenseman's offense has been humming lately -- he has a goal and seven assists over his last eight games. Grzelcyk's defensive play can make him a lightning rod for criticism, but he's emerged as the Penguins' No. 3 defenseman behind Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang. Grzelcyk has 16 points, 45 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 33 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rickard Rakell's OT goal pushes Penguins past Kings 3-2

Rickard Rakell scored at 1:44 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Players Only: Matt Grzelcyk | NHL.com Matt Grzelcyk joins NHL Now on this edition of Players Only

DECEMBER 14 • NHL.COM

Logs two assists in win Grzelyck recorded two assists, one on the power play, and two blocked shots in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Grzelyck was involved Richard Rakell's power-play tally in the first period which tied the game at 1-1. It was his career-high eighth power-play point of the season. He later had a hand in Matt Nieto's first tally of the season. The blueliner has six helpers (four on the power play) over the last six outings and is up to 14 for the season.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes power-play assist Grzelcyk notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Grzelcyk has four helpers over his last four games, and three of them have come on the power play. The 30-year-old defenseman has played on the Penguins' second unit throughout the campaign, earning six of his 12 assists this season on the power play. He's one point shy of matching his career high in production with the man advantage, and he's already surpassed his point total from 63 regular-season games in 2023-24. The blueliner has added 34 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating, so his fantasy value will depend on which categories you need help in.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two power-play assists in win Grzelcyk notched two power-play assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Grzelcyk had four assists over 14 outings in November, and all of them came on the power play. He saw 4:14 on the power play Saturday, but he's often been in a lesser role since the Penguins can trot out the duo of Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang. Grzelcyk's defense has been a concern, but he has 10 helpers, 31 shots on net and 39 blocked shots to partially offset an ugly minus-13 rating. His career highs are 26 in points and seven in power-play points, and he could eclipse both marks in 2024-25 if he stays healthy.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins Pay Tribute To Matt Grzelcyk In Return To Face Boston The Boston Bruins welcomed back Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on Friday with open arms and a tribute video.

NOVEMBER 30 • NESN.COM

Draws helper with man advantage Grzelcyk logged a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact The helper snapped a six-game point drought for Grzelcyk, but that was about the only positive from his performance. His two points over nine outings in November have both been power-play assist. The 30-year-old defenseman is at eight assists, 23 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 21 contests overall. Grzelcyk's poor defensive play is part of a larger problem in Pittsburgh, and it's likely only because of his teammates' struggles that he hasn't sat out a game yet.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Offers power-play assist Grzelcyk logged a power-play assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact Grzelcyk is humming along with five helpers over his last seven contests in a top-four role on the Penguins' blue line. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to seven assists, 18 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 11 hits and a minus-7 rating over 14 contests, and two of his helpers have come on the power play. He's never reached the 30-point mark in a single season, but he could challenge for that level if he's able to stay healthy in 2024-25, something that has often been a problem for Grzelcyk over his first seven full campaigns.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Penguins edge Ducks 2-1 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak

Sidney Crosby scored his second goal of the game 2:35 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 to end a six-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deals helper in loss Grzelcyk recorded an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Grzelcyk has two assists over his last three games, though that's not likely to lead to an extended run of offense. The 30-year-old defenseman can chip in occasionally, but he plays more of a shutdown role. He's now at four helpers, 16 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, seven hits and a minus-6 rating through 10 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist Tuesday Grzelcyk notched an assist, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Grzelcyk helped out on a Rickard Rakell tally in the third period. Through eight contests, Grzelcyk has maintained a top-four role while earning three assists, 14 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six hits and a minus-3 rating. He's topped the 25-point mark just once in his career, so the 30-year-old defenseman is unlikely to score enough to help most fantasy managers, and he rarely makes up for it with non-scoring production.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out in win Grzelcyk had two assists, one blocked shot and one hit in Monday's 6-3 win over Montreal.

Impact Grzelcyk had a hand in Pittsburgh's final two goals, his first points of the season. The defenseman traded in one black-and-gold uniform for another, signing with the Penguins this summer after eight seasons with the Bruins. He's skating on the second pair and averaging 20:47 of ice time per game.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Getting to Know: Matt Grzelcyk | Pittsburgh Penguins Matt Grzelcyk is Boston-born and bred. He grew up in Charlestown, a neighborhood in the city, with his father John working as part of TD Gar...

SEPTEMBER 27 • NHL.COM

Matt Grzelcyk sees opportunity with Penguins — and some Charlie McAvoy in his new partner Kris Letang in the second half of his NHL career has happily served as a mentor, every year giving young Penguins defensemen pointers at tra...

SEPTEMBER 20 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Joining Penguins a "Full-Circle Moment" for Matt Grzelcyk | Pittsburgh Penguins Some major milestones in Matt Grzelcyk’s career are associated with Pittsburgh. The Bruins selected him in the third round of the 2012 NHL D...

JULY 18 • NHL.COM

After 'frustrating' 2023-24 campaign, defenseman Matt Grzelcyk hoping to regain form with Penguins The city of Pittsburgh has meant a lot to Matt Grzelcyk during his NHL career. His hometown Bruins drafted him in the third round, 85th over...

JULY 18 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Secures one-year contract Grzelcyk signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Penguins on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Grzelcyk had two goals, 11 points, 37 PIM, 53 hits and 76 blocks in 63 regular-season outings with Boston in 2023-24. He'll probably serve on the Penguins' third pairing.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Penguins sign veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to 1-year deal After not extending a qualifying offer to Pierre-Olivier Joseph on Sunday, the Penguins quickly pivoted to add a different left-shot defense...

JULY 1 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sends helper Grzelcyk notched an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

Impact Grzelcyk had gone five games without a point entering Saturday. The defenseman has had a rough year on offense with just 11 points through 62 outings overall. He's added 76 blocked shots, 51 hits, 57 shots on net, 37 PIM and a plus-14 rating while serving consistently in a bottom-four role when healthy.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Raw: Matt Grzelcyk | Boston Bruins Grzelcyk talks after Bruins have morning skate in CAR

APRIL 4 • NHL.COM

Charlestown's Matt Grzelcyk hoping this isn't his swan song with Bruins Matt Grzelcyk has spent his entire NHL career with the Bruins, but his future is uncertain going into unrestricted free agency.

MARCH 18 • BOSTON.COM

Back in action Saturday Grzelcyk (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Flyers, Ty Anderson of Sports Hub Underground reports.

Impact Grzelcyk missed Boston's game Thursday with an illness, though he appears ready to return to a third-pairing role Saturday when the Bruins host Philadelphia. The 30-year-old blueliner has two goals, eight points and a plus-6 rating through 51 games this year.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Grzelcyk is battling an illness and won't travel with the Bruins to Montreal ahead of Thursday's game against the Canadiens, per Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal on Wednesday.

Impact Grzelcyk has two goals, eight points and 37 PIM in 51 contests this season. His absence from the lineup Thursday is expected to result in Andrew Peeke making his Bruins debut following his acquisition from Columbus on Friday.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Grzelcyk (undisclosed) will return to action Monday against Toronto.

Impact Grzelcyk is expected to be back alongside Charlie McAvoy on Monday after sitting out Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders. The 30-year-old Grzelcyk has two goals, six assists, 50 shots on net and 52 blocked shots in 46 appearances this season. He will replace Derek Forbort in Monday's lineup.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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