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Walman (undisclosed) has been placed on LTIR.

Walman returned to practice last week, seemingly nearing a return, but was placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve, guaranteeing he will be out of the lineup for at least 10 more days. The 29-year-old defenseman has not played more than 65 games in a season since becoming an NHL regular in 2021-22. He has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 17 games this season.

Jake Walman
Frederic (upper-body) received 14 stitches after practice on Wednesday but will still play on Thursday vs. Detroit.

Frederic exited practice with an apparent upper-body injury on Wednesday and did not return. He has struggled making his presence felt since joining the Oilers last season, but is showcasing his grit and toughness, suiting up on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Frederic has only three points (2G / 1A) in 30 games this season.

Trent Frederic
Jarry will start vs. Montreal on Thursday.

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.

Tristan Jarry
Jarry was the first goalie off the ice at Pittsburgh's morning skate.

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.

Tristan Jarry
Frederic left practice after taking a puck to the face and did not return.

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.

Trent Frederic
Kapanen (undisclosed) is expected to be out until around Christmas.

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.

Kasperi Kapanen
Andersen will start vs. Toronto on Thursday.

The Hurricanes saw success in their last two games (2-0-0), outscoring their opposition 6-1 with Brandon Bussi tending the twine, but they will turn to Andersen on Thursday against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Andersen has struggled this season, allowing three or more goals in all but two of his 13 outings (5-6-2). That said, his best performance of the season was a 23-save outing (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win against another one of his former teams, the Anaheim Ducks. The Hurricanes enter the action on Thursday as -209 home favorites.

Frederik Andersen
Jarry will start in Tampa Bay on Thursday.

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.

Tristan Jarry
Jarry was the first goalie off the ice at Pittsburgh's morning skate.

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.

Tristan Jarry
Walman (undisclosed) practiced on Monday and is hopeful to return later in the week.

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.

Jake Walman
Jarry will start in Phildaelphia on Monday.

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).

Tristan Jarry
Jarry was the first goalie off the ice at Pittsburgh's morning skate.

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).

Tristan Jarry