Kevin Shattenkirk will be a healthy scratch in game five on Tuesday, allowing Grzelcyk to re-enter the lineup. Grzelcyk has not played the last two games and averaged 17:47 time-on-ice through the first two games of the series, recording two shots and five hits.
Dewar has picked up one assist in three games to open the series but will come out of the lineup with William Nylander expected to make his series debut. Nicholas Robertson will move down to the fourth line to replace Dewar next to David Kampf and Ryan Reaves.
Parker Wotherspoon will make his series debut in game three, making Grzelcyk the odd man out of the lineup. Grzelcyk averaged 17:47 time-on-ice through the first two games of the series, recording two shots and five hits.
With Pittsburgh's 2023-24 season officially in the books, St. Ivany has been reassigned to the AHL. The 24-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut this season, scoring one point (0G / 1A) in 14 games with Pittsburgh.
With Pittsburgh's 2023-24 season officially in the books, Puustinen has been reassigned to the AHL. The 24-year-old played 52 games with Pittsburgh this season, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A).
With Ottawa's season wrapped up, Imama has been reassigned to the AHL. Imama played six games with Ottawa this season but spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Belleville Senators (AHL), scoring 10 points (3G / 7A) in 53 games.
Carter played the final game of his career in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders, scoring one goal in 14:50 time-on-ice. The 39-year-old Carter was the 11th overall pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He hangs up his skates with 851 career points (442G / 409A) in 1321 games split between the Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Timmins has been a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs' previous three games but will take the spot of Morgan Reilly for Toronto's final game of the season. The 25-year-old missed a large chunk of the season due to Mono but has been productive when called upon, with his one goal, nine points, 24 SOG, 14 PIMs and +7 plus/minus through 24 games played.
Bemstrom scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators, snapping a six-game pointless skid, but will draw out of the lineup for the Penguins' final game of the season. Bemstrom ends the 2023-24 campaign with 16 points (8G / 8A) in 56 games split between the Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets.
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.
Imama will be the odd-man out on Tuesday when the Senators travel to Boston for their regular season finale. Zack Ostapchuk will draw into the lineup in his place.
Grzelcyk was a healthy scratch for Boston's game on Monday but will replace Brandon Carlo (maintenance) in the lineup Tuesday vs. Montreal. The 30-year-old shutdown defenseman is on pace to have the lowest point output of his seven-year career, with his two goals, 11 points, 57 SOG, 37 PIMs and +14 plus/minus through 62 games played.
Parker Wotherspoon will draw back into the Bruins lineup on Monday, making Grzelcyk a healthy scratch. Grzelcyk recorded an assist in his last contest, snapping a five-game pointless skid.
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.
Graves' regular season is over after he was placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve on Thursday due to a concussion but has the potential to return during the playoffs if needed. The 28-year-old's inaugural season in Pittsburgh ends with his lowest point production since his rookie season with three goals, 14 points, 77 SOG, 30 PIMs and +10 plus/minus in 70 games played.
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.
