Pittsburgh Penguins News Page 304 - NHL | FOX Sports

Game-time call Tanev (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Boston on Thursday. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He skated this morning and will be a game-time decision."

Impact If Tanev gets into the lineup Thursday, it would end his six-game stint on the sidelines due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the Toronto native tallied eight points in his last eight contests and will look to retake his spot on the third line. In order to play against the Bruins, Tanev will need to be activated off injured reserve.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes against Bruins DeSmith will tend the twine for Thursday's road clash with the Bruins.

Impact DeSmith has been rock solid in his last five contests in which he posted a 3-1-0 record, 0.86 GAA and .971 save percentage. The 29-year-old netminder will guard the crease after starter Tristan Jarry (upper body) picked up an injury versus the Islanders on Monday. As long as Jarry is sidelined, which hasn't been announced by the club, DeSmith figures to carry the load for the Pens.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres end 18-game skid with 6-1 win over Flyers

Linus Ullmark stopped 31 shots and the Buffalo Sabres snapped an 18-game skid with a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers

APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surging Penguins thriving by keeping it simple

The Pittsburgh Penguins have become the NHL's hottest team despite a slew of injuries to high-profile players

MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penguins' surging power play to face Bruins' NHL-best penalty kill The Pittsburgh Penguins have as many power-play goals over their past three games (five) as they had over the course of their first 12 games...

MARCH 31, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Big, skilled Anthony Angello has become Penguins lineup regular The extent of Anthony Angello’s NHL experience was all of eight career games before making his season debut Feb. 27. In the less than five w...

MARCH 31, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Rossi's mailbag: What might Penguins do before NHL trade deadline, in offseason? What will next contracts for Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust look like in Pittsburgh? When will Penguins make a trade?

MARCH 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tristan Jarry absent from practice after sustaining upper-body injury on Monday Penguins No. 1 netminder Tristan Jarry was absent from practice on Wednesday, two days after he left a win over the New York Islanders in th...

MARCH 31, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Brian Burke doesn't want Penguins 'going to a gun fight with a knife' Give Mike Sullivan credit for one thing: He definitely went down swinging. During Sullivan’s rookie season with the San Jose Sharks in 1991-...

MARCH 31, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Completes full practice session Tanev (upper body) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Tanev appears to be trending in the right direction, including taking on a third-line role at practice. If cleared to play versus Boston on Thursday, Tanev will need to be activated off injured reserve. In eight games prior to suffering his upper-body injury, the 29-year-old winger garnered two goals and six helpers and could provide solid fantasy value.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Jarry (upper body) was labeled day-to-day by coach Mike Sullivan on Wednesday. Sullivan told reporters, 'Tristan, right now, is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He did not ska...

Impact Jarry picked up his third straight win in Monday's clash with the Islanders despite making just five saves before being sidelined following the first period. With the netminder not getting onto the ice Wednesday, it's hard to imagine he'll get the starting nod against the Bruins on Thursday even if he is healthy enough to serve as the backup, which means Casey DeSmith should be in line to start.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped down to minors O'Connor was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

Impact O'Connor played in just one game for Pittsburgh in March, in which he saw a meager 6:24 of ice time. With the Baby Pens, O'Connor should see significantly more minutes, which could set him up well to make the 23-man roster on a full-time basis next year.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to taxi squad Almeida was recalled to the taxi squad Wednesday.

Impact Almeida is unlikely to get into the lineup with the Penguins and was swapped out for Drew O'Connor, likely to prevent any one player from sitting on the taxi squad for too long without getting any game action. This likely won't be the last time the players are moved between levels.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby and Pittsburgh take on Boston

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to Sidney Crosby when they visit the Boston Bruins

MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A healthy scratch for a playoff game, Jared McCann looking invaluable now for Penguins Jared McCann ended last season without a goal in 25 games, and without a spot in the lineup for one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff game...

MARCH 30, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Sent to minors Tuesday Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

Impact Gruden was on the taxi squad as an emergency option against the Islanders on Monday, but with the team off until Thursday, the winger's services were no longer needed. Even with the raft of injuries affecting the Penguins' forwards, Gruden should be considered a long-shot to get into an NHL game this year.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to taxi squad Lagace was recalled to the taxi squad Tuesday.

Impact Lagace's promotion certainly doesn't bode well for the Penguins after starter Tristan Jarry was forced to leave Monday's clash with the Islanders after the first period due to an upper-body injury. Regardless of Jarry's status against Boston on Thursday, Lagace shouldn't be expected to get into the lineup, as Casey DeSmith would likely take over as the No. 1.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ron Cook: Casey DeSmith, Penguins’ defense fabulous lately The Penguins were up against plenty Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. They were playing the New York Islanders, one of the NHL’s better team...

MARCH 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ron Cook: Goaltender Casey DeSmith, Penguins defense 'fun' to watch as of late The Penguins were up against plenty Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. They were playing the New York Islanders, one of the NHL’s better team...

MARCH 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | 3/29/21

MARCH 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers in Monday's win Matheson picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 2-1 win over the islanders.

Impact All of Pittsburgh's offense came in the first period, as Matheson picked up secondary helpers on both goals. The 27-year-old has only two goals and seven points through 28 games on the season, with Monday's production marking his first multi-point effort.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game Recap: Penguins vs. Islanders (03.29.21) | Ending the Month on a High Note

MARCH 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Sparks offense in Monday's win Marino picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact The duo of Marino and Mike Matheson notched all the helpers on both of Pittsburgh's first-period goals, with the former getting both primary assists as he set up Anthony Angello from behind the net early in the period and then flipped a saucer pass to Jared McCann late in the frame for the eventual game-winner. Marino has had a disappointing sophomore campaign with two goals and seven points in 32 games, but he's showing signs of life on offense with a goal and three points in his last four contests.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in relief Monday DeSmith stopped 19 of the 20 shots he faced after replacing Tristan Jarry (upper body) to begin the second period of Monday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Aside from a power-play tally by Matt Martin, DeSmith held down the fort, although Jarry still got credit for the win as he exited the game with the lead. DeSmith has a stellar 1.91 GAA and .929 save percentage on the season, and if Jarry's injury proves to be serious, he would be in line for a heavy workload as the Pens' No. 1 netminder.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Game Highlights | Islanders vs. Penguins - Mar. 29, 2021

MARCH 30, 2021 • YOUTUBE