OCTOBER 17 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
TRISTAN JARRY #35 - GOALTENDER - PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
4.41 GAA •
152 SV •
86.90% SV%
4.41 GAA
152 SV
86.90% SV%
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Gets early hook Wednesday Jarry gave up three goals on five shots before being replaced by Joel Blomqvist midway through the first period in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.
Impact The Penguins were able to climb out of the hole their starting goalie dug for them, but the tone for his performance was set when Tage Thompson scored on a wraparound 43 seconds into the game after Jarry misplayed the puck behind the net. The 29-year-old has an ugly 5.45 GAA and .833 save percentage through his first three appearances this season, and while a trade seems unlikely given the three years and $16.125 million left on his contract after 2024-25, Jarry's role could be in jeopardy -- especially once Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) returns from IR.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins' Beat Reporter Blasts Tristan Jarry: "Unprofessional Performance" Penguins’ goalie Tristan Jarry faced harsh criticism from Josh Yohe of The Athletic.
OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Sabres 6-5 in OT to cap milestone night
Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal at 1:38 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tage Thompson Steals Puck Off Tristan Jarry For Opening Minute Goal
OCTOBER 16 • YOUTUBE
First goalie off Wednesday Jarry was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Buffalo.
Impact Jarry was fairly steady in his last start, stopping 24 of 27 shots (.889 save percentage) in a winning effort over the Habs on Monday. Still, it's been a less-than-stellar start to the year for the 29-year-old netminder. If he stumbles against the Sabres, it could open the door for Joel Blomqvist to get the nod versus Carolina on Friday. Jarry's hold on the No. 1 job will become even more tenuous once Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) returns to action.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Gustavsson scores on the power play, becoming the first Wild goalie to score
Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson capped the Wild’s 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues with a rare goalie goalOCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eller scores 2 goals, Malkin has goal and 2 assists as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3
Lars Eller had two goals against his former team, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rebounds for win Jarry stopped 24 of 27 shots in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.
Impact Jarry picked up his first win of the season after a disappointing 6-0 loss to the Rangers on Opening Night. He sat out the next two games due to the poor performance and will need a consistent stretch of play to earn back his status as the team's primary goalie. Per Josh Yohe of The Athletic, there is an open competition for playing time. Jarry and Joel Blomqvist will anchor the crease for now and will soon be joined by Alex Nedeljkovic.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
PIT@MTL: Slafkovsky scores PPG against Tristan Jarry | Montréal Canadiens PIT@MTL: Slafkovsky scores PPG against Tristan Jarry
OCTOBER 15 • NHL.COM
PIT@MTL: Heineman scores goal against Tristan Jarry | Montréal Canadiens PIT@MTL: Heineman scores goal against Tristan Jarry
OCTOBER 15 • NHL.COM
PIT@MTL: Guhle scores goal against Tristan Jarry | Montréal Canadiens PIT@MTL: Guhle scores goal against Tristan Jarry
OCTOBER 15 • NHL.COM
Exits ice first Monday Jarry was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll defend the cage on the road versus Montreal.
Impact Jarry was disappointing in the season opener against the Rangers, giving up six goals on 40 shots (.850 save percentage). It led to the 29-year-old netminder sitting the Penguins' last two contests in favor of youngster Joel Blomqvist. At this point, Jarry's hold on the No. 1 job should be considered tenuous at best, especially once Alex Nedlejkovic (lower body) is cleared to return.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ambushed by Blueshirts Jarry made 35 saves in Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the Rangers.
Impact The 29-year-old netminder got no help from the Penguins at either end of the ice. and Jarry was staring at a 3-0 deficit by the end of the first period. He had a losing record for the first time in his career over a full season in 2023-24, going 19-25-5 with a disappointing 2.91 GAA and .903 save percentage, and this was far from an encouraging start to the current campaign. With Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) on the shelf to begin the season though, Jarry figures to see a hefty workload early.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Shesterkin stops 29 shots as Rangers open season by drilling Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-0
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh PenguinsOCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to start Wednesday Jarry was the first goalie off Wednesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, indicating he'll start in the home goal for Pittsburgh's Opening Night matchup against...
Impact Jarry showed some slight regression during the 2023-24 campaign, posting a 19-25-5 record, 2.91 GAA and .903 save percentage, all of which were his worst marks since becoming a regular part of the Penguins' goaltending picture during the 2019-20 season. However, he was relatively solid in the preseason and should be Pittsburgh's No. 1 goaltender early in the year while Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) is on injured reserve.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in Thursday's win Jarry stopped 33 shots in Thursday's 3-1 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Cole Sillinger got a puck past him in the first period, but Jarry shut the door the rest of the way while working behind a Pittsburgh lineup missing most of its season-opening roster. The 29-year-old netminder is looking to bounce back from a shaky campaign in which he failed to record at least 20 wins for the first time since he became a regular part of the Penguins' goaltending picture in 2019-20, while posting his worst GAA (2.91) and save percentage (.903) during that stretch.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to start Thursday Jarry will serve as the starting goaltender in Thursday's road preseason game against the Blue Jackets, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Jarry turned aside 17 of 19 shots during Tuesday's preseason loss to Detroit and is slated to play the entire game once again Thursday. The 29-year-old is slated to begin the regular season as the Penguins' No. 1 goaltender, especially while Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) is week-to-week.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Allows two goals in loss Jarry made 17 saves on 19 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 exhibition loss to the Red Wings.
Impact Jarry played the entirety of Tuesday's contest -- it was his second appearance of the preseason. The British Columbia native is locked in as Pittsburgh's No. 1 netminder heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Jarry went 19-25-5 with a .903 save percentage and a 2.91 GAA in 51 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod against Wings Jarry will be between the pipes at home versus Detroit on Tuesday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Impact Jarry will enter the 2024-25 campaign hoping to reclaim the starting job after Alex Nedeljkovic played in the final 14 games of the season for the Pens last year. A preseason lower-body injury for Nedeljkovic could ease the pressure on Jarry to open the season but he figures to be on a short leash regardless.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
PIT@OTT: Stutzle scores goal against Tristan Jarry | Ottawa Senators PIT@OTT: Stutzle scores goal against Tristan Jarry
SEPTEMBER 30 • NHL.COM
PIT@OTT: Cousins scores goal against Tristan Jarry | Ottawa Senators PIT@OTT: Cousins scores goal against Tristan Jarry
SEPTEMBER 29 • NHL.COM
Tending twine Sunday Jarry will guard the road crease versus Ottawa on Sunday.
Impact Jarry will start the contest before giving way to fellow netminder Filip Larsson. The 29-year-old Jarry sported a record of 19-25-5 with a .903 save percentage and a 2.91 GAA in 51 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Preseason game postponed Saturday's contest between Detroit and Pittsburgh, which had been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET has been postponed due to travel issues on the part of the Penguins.
Impact It's not clear when the contest might be moved to, although given that it was an exhibition game, it's possible that there won't be a makeup date. The Red Wings and Penguins were already scheduled to have another preseason game Tuesday, though that contest will be in Pittsburgh while Saturday's clash would have been in Detroit. If the contest had been played as scheduled, Jarry would have gotten the start, and Filip Larsson might have come in during the second half of the game.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in Detroit Jarry will guard the road cage Saturday against the Red Wings, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Jarry will start Saturday's contest, though he's expected to split the workload with Filip Larsson. The 29-year-old Jarry went 19-25-5 with a .903 save percentage last season.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
