MATT GRZELCYK NEWS

Generates helper in win Grzeclyk notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Grzelcyk was the only Pittsburgh defenseman to get on the scoresheet Friday. He kept the puck in and fed Sidney Crosby for a goal at 15:31 of the second period, which stretched the Penguins' lead to 5-2. Grzelcyk has three assists over 10 outings in March, and he's logged a career-best total of 32 points with 77 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 71 appearances this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with power-play helper Grzelcyk notched a power-play assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Grzelcyk has three helpers over his last six outings, though this was his first power-play point since Jan. 17 versus the Sabres. The 31-year-old has carved out a role on the second power-play unit to help boost his offense in a career year. He's earned career highs in assists (30) and points (31) while adding 77 shots on net, 79 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 66 appearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

As NHL trade rumors swirl, Rickard Rakell and Matt Grzelcyk hope to remain with Penguins DENVER — Rickard Rakell and Matt Grzelcyk are among the Penguins players who find themselves in swirling trade speculation ahead of Friday’s...

MARCH 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Playing against Flyers Grzelcyk (upper body) will suit up versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports

Impact Grzelcyk will avoid missing any time after being injured against the Rangers on Sunday. The 31-year-old blueliner is currently stuck in a 26-game goal drought during which he has generated just 25 shots. Still, Grzelcyk did chip in 12 helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage, and will pair back up with Erik Karlsson.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fox has the go-ahead goal and Miller scores twice to help Rangers rally past Penguins 5-3

Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal at 11:26 of the third period, J

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk injured in loss to Rangers Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk suffered an undisclosed injury during a 5-3 loss against the New York Rangers on Sunday at PPG...

FEBRUARY 23 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Suffers injury Sunday Grzelcyk (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Grzelcyk sustained the injury on a Matt Rempe hit in the first period. Rempe received a two-minute penalty for interference on the play. Grzelcyk entered Sunday's action with one goal, 27 assists, 70 shots on net and 72 blocked shots across 58 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist Saturday Grzelcyk notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Grzelcyk has six assists over his last 11 outings. The 31-year-old blueliner continues to enjoy a career year, racking up 28 points, 69 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 57 appearances. He should be able to maintain a top-four role the rest of the way, though he's on a one-year contract and could end up with a smaller role if he's dealt to a contender.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

New career high in points Grzelcyk notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah.

Impact Grzelcyk continues to produce on offense -- he has five helpers over his last seven contests. He helped out on a Marcus Pettersson tally in the second period of this game. Grzelcyk is up to a career-high 27 points while adding 63 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 53 appearances this season. It wouldn't be surprising for the 31-year-old to end up around the 40-point mark if he sustains his current pace.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper in loss Grzelcyk notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Grzelcyk continues to chip in on offense with four helpers over his last six games. He also has eight shots on net and three blocked shots in that span. The 31-year-old has held down a top-four role for much of the season, and he's matched his career high with 26 points through just 52 contests. Grzelcyk has added 63 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating, and he has a career-best 10 power-play points.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes two power-play assists Grzelcyk notched two power-play assists and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Grzelcyk had been held off the scoresheet in his previous four games. That cold spell followed a stretch in which he racked up 10 points over 12 outings. The 31-year-old blueliner is up to one goal, 23 helpers, 10 power-play points, 55 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 47 appearances. As long as he continues to be involved on the power play, he should have decent fantasy value. He's three points away from setting a new career high.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper Sunday Grzelcyk notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Grzelcyk has four helpers over his last five games, though just one of those assists has come on the power play. The Penguins' defense is back to full health following Kris Letang's return Sunday, so Grzelcyk will need to be sharp at both ends of the ice to maintain his second-pairing role. For the season, the 31-year-old blueliner has 21 points, 52 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 41 contests.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Grzelcyk logged an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Grzelcyk has a goal and nine assists over his last 12 outings, but he's also gone plus-2 with 17 shots on net and 11 blocked shots in that span. The 30-year-old's numbers have improved alongside the Penguins' better play in December, but both player and team are prone to the occasional lapse. The blueliner has 18 points, 46 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, 18 hits and a minus-10 rating through 37 appearances, and he remains on track for a career year.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cizikas, Lee score 2 each as Islanders beat Penguins 6-3

Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • 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

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE