Jones has 64 points (32G / 32A) in 284 career NHL games, but has spent most of the previous two seasons in the AHL. The 27-year-old forward has seven points (5G / 2A) in 17 games this season with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
After a rough end to November, posting a 3.05 GAA and .857 SV% in two games (1-1-0), Jarry has returned to his early-season form to start December, with a stellar 1.95 GAA and .935 SV% in three games (2-0-1). The 30-year-old Jarry has a solid 2.54 GAA and .913 SV% in 13 games this season (9-2-1). The Penguins enter the action on Thursday as -118 home favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team coming off an embarrassing 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
After a rough end to November, posting a 3.05 GAA and .857 SV% in two games (1-1-0), Jarry has returned to his early-season form to start December, with a stellar 1.95 GAA and .935 SV% in three games (2-0-1). The 30-year-old Jarry has a solid 2.54 GAA and .913 SV% in 13 games this season (9-2-1). The Penguins enter the action on Thursday as -118 home favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team coming off an embarrassing 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Frederic exited practice with an apparent upper-body injury and did not return. It is unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the Oilers return to action on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Frederic has only three points (2G / 1A) in 30 games this season and has struggled making his presence felt since joining the Oilers last season.
With Evgeni Malkin (upper body) and Blake Lizotte (undisclosed) placed on Injured Reserve, Pittsburgh has recalled Danton Heinen and Samuel Poulin from Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AHL). Neither drew into Pittsburgh's lineup on Tuesday, but Heinen will remain with the team while Poulin returns to the AHL. The 24-year-old Poulin has been excellent in the AHL this season, with 20 points (9G / 11A) in 21 games.
With Evgeni Malkin (upper body) and Blake Lizotte (undisclosed) placed on Injured Reserve, Pittsburgh has recalled Danton Heinen and Samuel Poulin from Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AHL). The 24-year-old Poulin has been excellent in the AHL this season, with 20 points (9G / 11A) in 21 games.
Kapanen has been on long-term Injured Reserve since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 19th. He was reportedly nearing a return to the lineup, but suffered a setback at practice two weeks ago. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Kapanen had two assists in six games.
Roslovic has not played since November 25th and will likely remain sidelined for another two or three weeks. The 28-year-old Roslovic signed with the Oilers after the season already started, and was immediately a solid fit, scoring 18 points (10G / 8A) in 23 games.
Jarry allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a one-sided 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but responded in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%). The 30-year-old Jarry has played well on most nights this season, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 outings (8-2-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Lightning team whose seven-game winning streak ended on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
The Oilers have struggled between the pipes all season, but have only allowed one goal in their last two games (1-1-0) courtesy of Stuart Skinner saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%). Recent success aside, they will turn to Pickard on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Pickard was terrific as Edmonton's backup in the previous two seasons, but has not played well in 2025-26, posting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .847 SV% in nine appearances (2-3-2). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -194 home favorites against a Kraken team that has scored just three goals in its last three games (0-2-1).
Jarry allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a one-sided 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but responded in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%). The 30-year-old Jarry has played well on most nights this season, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 outings (8-2-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Lightning team whose seven-game winning streak ended on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
Walman has missed six games due to injuries this season, but was back at practice on Monday. The 29-year-old defenseman has not played more than 65 games in a season since becoming an NHL regular in 2021-22. Walman has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 17 games this season.
After a miserable 2024-25 season, Jarry has played better in 2025-26, but has struggled in recent outings. The 30-year-old Jarry has a subpar 3.00 GAA and .871 SV% in his last four games, but has salvaged a serviceable 2-2-0 record. He has a 2.74 GAA and .905 SV% in 10 games this season (7-2-0). The Penguins enter Monday's contest as +119 road underdogs against a rolling Flyers team that has points in eight of its last 10 games (6-2-2).
After a miserable 2024-25 season, Jarry has played better in 2025-26, but has struggled in recent outings. The 30-year-old Jarry has a subpar 3.00 GAA and .871 SV% in his last four games, but has salvaged a serviceable 2-2-0 record. He has a 2.74 GAA and .905 SV% in 10 games this season (7-2-0). The Penguins enter Monday's contest as +119 road underdogs against a rolling Flyers team that has points in eight of its last 10 games (6-2-2).
Kapanen has been on long-term Injured Reserve since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 19th, and has apparently suffered a setback, exiting Thursday's practice early. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Kapanen had two assists in six games.
The Oilers have struggled this season, 10-10-5 through 25 games, and received more bad news on Friday, announcing that Roslovic will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old Roslovic has been a terrific fit with the Oilers since signing with them at the beginning of October, scoring 18 points (10G / 8A) in 23 games.
Nugent-Hopkins has been sidelined since November 8th due to an undisclosed injury, but he will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Despite a subpar start to the season for the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins provided ample production before his injury, scoring 16 points (5G / 11A) in 16 games. The 32-year-old forward is pacing for only the second point-per-game season of his career.
