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PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 7-12-4 · 8TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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Penguins @ Blue Jackets 3/30 | NHL Highlights 2024
MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: time, FREE live stream, details The Penguins need a win on Saturday night, March 30, to keep their slim hopes alive for a playoff spot with only a couple weeks of the regul...
Alex Nedeljkovic - Back in net Saturday Nedeljkovic will guard the road cage Saturday against the Blue Jackets, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Impact It'll be the fifth start in six games for Nedeljkovic in place of a struggling Tristan Jarry. Nedeljkovic has been solid in that span, going 3-0-1 with a .912 save percentage. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 12-6-5 on the season with a .905 save percentage and 2.87 GAA.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins find meaningful games; Jackets seek end to losing skid And so they meet again.The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking for a sweep of a home-and-home set with the Blue Jackets in a rematch Saturda...
MARCH 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ryan Shea - Elevated from minors Shea was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Shea's promotion comes as Ryan Graves was diagnosed with a concussion and is likely to miss some time. Even with the call-up, the 27-year-old Shea is far from a lock to get into the lineup against Columbus on Saturday as John Ludvig will also be looking to play. For his part, Shea has garnered 13 shots, 16 hits and 14 blocks in 22 NHL games but continues to look for his first NHL point.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Gruden - Right back to AHL Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
Impact Gruden has bounced between levels Friday with Pittsburgh seemingly dealing with an ever-evolving injury situation up front. At this point it isn't clear if he'll be back with the big club prior to Saturday's matchup with Columbus.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
More Cowbell! | Pittsburgh Penguins Owen Pickering has a nice head of hair, but, if you ask his mom Dana, the same can’t be said for the beard that he’s grown ahead of Swift Cu...
MARCH 29 • NHL.COM
Drew O'Connor - Scores again Thursday O'Connor scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact O'Connor has goals in back-to-back games for just the second time this season. Even with the acquisition of Michael Bunting, it's been O'Connor who has found himself playing with Sidney Crosby the most following the departure of Jake Guentzel. The 25-year-old O'Connor has already set new personal bests in goals (12), assists (15), shots (137) and games played (69) this season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Rust - Bags apple Thursday Rust registered an assist in a 3-2 victory over Columbus on Thursday.
Impact Since returning from an upper-body injury, Rust's offensive game has been on full display, racking up five goals and three assists, including two with the man advantage) in 10 outings. The 31-year-old winger is thriving playing up on the top line with Sidney Crosby and may be benefitting from the departure of Jake Guentzel in terms of scoring opportunities.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Kris Letang - Grabs assist in win Letang recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Letang may be mired in a 10-game goal drought but has found ways to contribute with four assists, including two with the man advantage, 18 shots and 17 hits over that stretch. While the veteran blueliner is over the 40-point threshold for the seventh straight year, his power-play numbers have dipped dramatically with just five compared to last season's 21.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Graves - Suffers concussion Thursday Graves was diagnosed with a concussion Friday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Impact Graves was injured late in the first period Thursday versus Columbus and did not return. The 28-year-old blueliner has three goals, 11 assists, 72 hits and 142 blocked shots in 70 appearances this season. John Ludvig will likely replace Graves in the lineup Saturday, as the Penguins get a return match against Columbus. Graves should miss at least a week with the concussion, and it's possible that his season could be over.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
In increased role, Penguins' Pierre-Olivier Joseph elevating overall game Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been admittedly hard on himself during a down campaign, when both injury and poor play have kept him out of the li...
MARCH 29 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Jonathan Gruden - Back with Pittsburgh Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
Impact Gruden was sent down earlier in the day as Jeff Carter (upper body) played Thursday, giving the Penguins 13 healthy forwards without Gruden. However, the Penguins recalled Gruden, so perhaps there may be an unknown injury up front. Gruden has one goal in 13 NHL games this season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Gruden - Sent down to minors Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Gruden's demotion comes after Jeff Carter was able to shake off an upper-body injury to play against Columbus on Thursday. In addition, defenseman Ryan Graves (upper body) picked up an injury in that game. As such, Gruden became an unnecessary extra forward on the roster and fantasy players can likely expect the Pens to bring up a defenseman as insurance ahead of Saturday's matchup with Columbus.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh visits Columbus after Malkin's 2-goal game
The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Evgeni Malkin scored two goals in the Penguins' 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue JacketsMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Nedeljkovic - Another win Nedeljkovic made 17 saves in a 3-2 win over Columbus on Thursday.
Impact Mathieu Oliver beat Nedeljkovic early in the second when he batted in a rebound out of midair. Cole Silinger finished a 3-on-1 rush at 13:11 of the same frame when he dropped to a knee for a one-timer. Nedeljkovic played a solid game and made things look easy most of the game. The Pens ride the hot hand in net, and Ned may be the guy in Columbus on Saturday given his performances in three consecutive starts and two wins in a row.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sidney Crosby - Three-game, nine-point streak Crosby had two assists Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact It was yet another milestone for the Kid. Crosby reached 1,580 points (585 goals, 995 assists) Thursday, which passed Ray Bourque (1,579) for the 11th in NHL history. He is 10 points behind Phil Esposito (1,590) in 10th. Crosby is on a three-game, nine-point scoring streak that includes seven assists. And he has points in seven of his last eight games (three goals, 11 assists). At his current rate and with 10 games remaining, Crosby may be pass Espo this season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Evgeni Malkin - Hits 20-goal mark for 15th time Malkin scored twice Thursday in a 3-2 win over Columbus.
Impact The goals were his first in seven games, and both snipes came on the power play. Malkin's first tied the game 1-1 in the second period when he wired a one-timer from the right face-off circle, beating Daniil Tarasov. Later in the same frame, Malkin tied the score 2-2 with his 21st of the season. He held the puck in the left circle and waited for an opening in traffic in front of the net before ripping a wrister with laser-like accuracy through the five-hole. Malkin has reached the 20-goal plateau 15 times in the NHL, which ties him with Patrick Kane for third most among active players. Alex Ovechkin (19) and Sidney Crosby (16) lead active players.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Evgeni Malkin's throwback performance pushes Penguins to 3-2 win over Blue Jackets PITTSBURGH - This has been a disappointing season for Evgeni Malkin, whose disappearing act this calendar year is among the main reasons why...
MARCH 29 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Malkin reaches 20 goals for the 15th time as Penguins edge Columbus 3-2 Evgeni Malkin scored twice to reach the 20-goal plateau for the 15th time and Pittsburgh extended their mastery over Columbus with a 3-2 win...
MARCH 29 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Drew O'Connor's 3rd-period goal powers Penguins past Jackets Drew O’Connor’s go-ahead goal early in the third complemented Evgeni Malkin’s two power-play goals Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins toppe...
MARCH 29 • SUNHERALD.COM
Ryan Graves - Suffers upper-body injury Graves is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after leaving Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets following the first period.
Impact Graves logged just 5:27 of ice time in this contest. If he is unable to play Saturday in a rematch in Columbus, John Ludvig would likely enter the lineup.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
