Pittsburgh will be in need of a backup goaltender to start the 2024-25 season after it was announced Alex Nedeljkovic sustained a lower-body injury on Wednesday and will be out week-to-week. The 28-year-old surprisingly took over Pittsburgh's crease for the Penguins end of season playoff run in 2023-24 due to his 18-7-7 record, 2.97 GAA and .902 SV% during his first season in Pennsylvania.
Nedeljkovic had an impressive first season in Pittsburgh, mostly backing up Tristan Jarry all season before leading the Penguins' end-of-the-year playoff push and has earned himself a two-year, $5 million ($2,500,000 AAV) contract extension. The 28-year-old finished 2023-24 with a 18-7-7 record, 2.97 GAA and .902 SV% while appearing in 38 total games.
The Penguins were eliminated from the playoffs yesterday but will continue to roll with Nedeljkovic between the pipes on Wednesday against the New York Islanders. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five (3-1-1) but saved 28 of 30 (.933 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. The Penguins enter action as -130 road favourites.
The Penguins were eliminated from the playoffs yesterday but will continue to roll with Nedeljkovic between the pipes on Wednesday against the New York Islanders. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five (3-1-1) but saved 28 of 30 (.933 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. The Penguins enter action as -130 road favourites.
Nedeljkovic will continue his reign over the Penguins crease as they continue their efforts towards making the final Wild-Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or more goals in three straight (1-1-1), a skid that has potentially sealed the fate of the Penguins, highlighted by allowing three goals on 16 shots (.813 SV%) in an eventual 6-4 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. The Penguins enter action as -125 home favourites.
The Penguins' four-game winning streak was snapped on Monday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs they will continue their push for the playoffs with Nedeljkovic in the crease on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Nedeljkovic has earned himself the starting role in Pittsburgh over the last several weeks and has performed admirably, recording a .921 SV% while collecting a point in eight straight (6-0-2). The Penguins enter action as -153 home favourites on Thursday in a heated battle against the Detroit Red Wings.
The Penguins will turn to Nedeljkovic for the ninth straight game as they continue their push for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or fewer goals in six of his last seven (6-0-1) but allowed four on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Penguins enter action on Monday as +140 road underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Penguins will turn to Nedeljkovic for the ninth straight game as they continue their push for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or fewer goals in six of his last seven (6-0-1) but allowed four on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Penguins enter action on Monday as +140 road underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Penguins will turn to Nedeljkovic in the crease for the third time in the last four days as he has become the go-to option between the pipes in their push for a playoff spot. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or fewer goals in five straight outings (4-0-1), including saving 23 of 26 (.885 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. The Penguins enter action as slight -109 road favourites against the Washington Capitals.
The Penguins will turn to Nedeljkovic in the crease for the third time in the last four days as he has become the go-to option between the pipes in their push for a playoff spot. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or fewer goals in five straight outings (4-0-1), including saving 23 of 26 (.885 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. The Penguins enter action as slight -109 road favourites against the Washington Capitals.
Nedeljkovic will get the rarely heard of back-to-back start as he goes for his fourth win in five appearances in his seventh consecutive start as Tristan Jarry will miss yet another game due to illness. The 28-year-old has been a massive unexpected pickup after starting the season as Pittsburgh's third goalie, with his 13-6-6 record, 2.83 GAA and .907 SV%. He will head to New Jersey to take on the Devils, who have won four of their last six games and have the 12th ranked powerplay in the NHL (22.3%).
In a surprise turn of events, Nedeljkovic will make his fifth-straight start after all when the Penguins take on the Rangers in New York on Monday. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed earlier today Tristan Jarry would get the start, only for Nedeljkovic to lead the team out for warmups. It was later reported that Jarry is dealing with an illness. Nedeljkovic owns a .906 SV% and a 12-6-6 record in 29 appearances this season. The Penguins enter action as +162 road underdogs against the league-leading Rangers.
The Penguins snapped a three-game losing skid on Tuesday courtesy of Nedeljkovic and will return to him between the pipes on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nedeljkovic has started three of the last five games for the Penguins, and was especially impressive in his last outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins enter action as -224 home favourites.
The Penguins snapped a three-game losing skid on Tuesday courtesy of Nedeljkovic and will likely return to him between the pipes on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nedeljkovic has started three of the last five games for the Penguins, and was especially impressive in his last outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins enter action as -224 home favourites.
