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Marcus Pettersson - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Letang - Snags helper Friday Letang logged an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Letang has earned three helpers over his last six contests as he tries to overcome a slow start to the campaign. The 37-year-old defenseman has two goals, four assists, 42 shots on net, 34 hits, 13 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 16 appearances. Letang continues to see big minutes in a top-four role as well as power-play time, so he should be able to make progress on offense over time.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Rust - Nabs helper in return Rust posted an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Rust's return from a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury didn't create immediate waves in the Penguins' lineup. He started the game on the second line, but head coach Mike Sullivan did play with his combinations during the contest. Rust is up to five points, 29 shots on net, nine hits, six blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through nine outings this season. He's already had two injury absences, so staying healthy will be paramount to his productivity the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby - Records 10th assist Crosby notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Crosby continues to maintain a point-per-game pace for the year, though he's been better than that with five goals and four helpers over his last six contests. The 37-year-old helped out on an Erik Karlsson tally to open the scoring in the first period Friday. Crosby has six tallies, 10 assists, 48 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating through 16 appearances in his usual top-line role this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Noel Acciari - Fills empty net Acciari scored an empty-net goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Acciari has two points and eight shots on net over his last three games. The 32-year-old forward continues to play in a middle-six role as the Penguins search for line combinations that will lead to success. Acciari has just five points through 16 contests, but he's added 23 shots on net, 43 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating, so he could help fantasy managers who are looking for more than just offense in deep formats.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Bunting - Scores in Friday's win Bunting scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Bunting has scored twice in the last three games, adding six shots on net and nine hits in that span. It's perhaps the first thaw after a cold start to the year cost the winger his spot in the Penguins' top six. He has just three points to go with 34 shots on net, 22 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 15 outings. Bunting is playing on the third line, but a strong stretch of offense could help him regain a better position in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Karlsson - One of each in win Karlsson scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Karlsson picked up his second multi-point effort of the season. He did it in the first period, scoring the opening goal 3:11 into the game before setting up a Michael Bunting tally a few minutes later. Karlsson was indirectly called out by head coach Mike Sullivan after Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes, and it appears the message was received. The 34-year-old defenseman has 10 points through 16 contests, but he's also sporting a minus-7 rating with 42 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and six hits.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Evgeni Malkin - Pair of points in win Malkin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Malkin notched his seventh multi-point effort of the campaign in this contest. He set up an Erik Karlsson goal in the first period before scoring the game-winner himself in the third. While it's good to see Malkin be explosive on offense at times, he's also been held off the scoresheet in nine games. The 38-year-old center has five goals, 13 helpers, 37 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 16 appearances this season. He's a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option until he can get to more steady scoring production.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Blomqvist - Stands tall in win Blomqvist stopped 32 of 34 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Blomqvist received his first start since Oct. 29 and turned in a good effort against a strong team. The Capitals were able to wash away a 2-0 deficit, but the Penguins scored twice in the third period to secure the win. Blomqvist improved to 3-4-0 with a 3.25 GAA and a .913 save percentage over seven outings (six starts) this season, though this was just the second time he's held a team to two goals. Alex Nedeljkovic will likely be back between the pipes Monday versus the Stars, but Blomqvist could start during a back-to-back next weekend, assuming Tristan Jarry isn't recalled from his conditioning loan prior to then.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Malkin gets goal, assist to lift Penguins past Capitals | NHL.com Blomqvist makes 32 saves for Pittsburgh; Sandin, Mangiapane score for Washington

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Evgeni Malkin, Joel Blomqvist push Penguins past Capitals, 4-2 WASHINGTON - Friday night’s game officially marked the 20th year in one of the greatest rivalries in...

NOVEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Evgeni Malkin, Penguins end Caps' home win streak Evgeni Malkin scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period and had an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the host Washington Capitals 4...

NOVEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Goaltender Joel Blomqvist leads Penguins to much-needed win over Capitals Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist doesn’t have an overly elaborate approach to what is arguably the most demanding positi...

NOVEMBER 9 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Evgeni Malkin scored midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PIT@WSH: Sandin scores goal against Joel Blomqvist | Washington Capitals PIT@WSH: Sandin scores goal against Joel Blomqvist

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

PIT@WSH: Mangiapane scores goal against Joel Blomqvist | Washington Capitals PIT@WSH: Mangiapane scores goal against Joel Blomqvist

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Bunting lays one down

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Joel Blomqvist - Slated to start Friday Blomqvist is set to start on the road against Washington on Friday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Blomqvist is drawing a tough assignment. Washington is 9-3-0 and ranks fourth offensively with 4.08 goals per game. Blomqvist, who is making his first start since Oct. 29, has a 2-4-0 record, 3.47 GAA and .909 save percentage in six outings in 2024-25. He has lost his last three starts while allowing 12 goals on 127 shots (.906 save percentage) over that span.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Hayes - Out Friday Hayes (upper body) won't play Friday against Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact It will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without Hayes. He has three goals and four points in 14 appearances in 2024-25. Hayes will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Rust - Set to play Friday Rust (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site, which sets the stage for him to play in this evening's game against Washington.

Impact Rust has three goals and four points in eight outings in 2024-25. He'll likely serve in a top-six capacity in his return, perhaps on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby. If Rust does play with Crosby, then Evgeni Malkin will shift to the second unit.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Glass - Moved to injured reserve Glass (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Glass, who was injured Thursday, is ineligible to play in Pittsburgh's next three games but can be activated in time for next Friday's tilt in Columbus. He has four assists in 14 appearances in 2024-25. Bryan Rust was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Lizotte - Tallies lone goal in loss Lizotte scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Lizotte's goal in the third period ended Pyotr Kochetkov's shutout bid. With two goals over four games this season, Lizotte has added a bit of unexpected depth scoring from the fourth line. He's produced four shots on net, 10 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The Penguins have frequently shuffled their lines looking for chemistry, and if Lizotte continues to play well, he may be due to move up the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Madden: Penguins are done winning and shouldn't be afraid to rebuild With Nashville off to a 4-9-1 start and sitting last in the NHL’s Central Division, GM Barry Trotz said, “If we don’t get it going, then I’m...

NOVEMBER 8 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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