Acciari returned to the lineup two weeks ago after a multi-week absence due to an injury, and after playing six games, was on the sidelines in the Penguins' last contest. The Penguins' bottom-six forward has one assist, six shots, and nine hits in his last six games.
The Penguins snapped a three-game losing skid in their last outing and will likely turn to Jarry between the pipes again on Thursday night. Jarry has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five games (3-2-0) but saved 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins enter action as -160 home favourites against a Washington Capitals club that was defeated 5-2 by the Arizona Coyotes in their last match.
Mantha was acquired in a trade from the Washington Capitals for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. He will likely slot in on the third line with Paul Cotter and Nicolas Roy. Mantha scored 34 points (20G / 14A) in 56 games with the Capitals this season.
Harvey-Pinard has not played since February 10th due to a lower-body injury but will return to the Canadiens lineup on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has seven points (1G / 6A), 20 hits, and 27 blocks in 24 games this season.
Koppanen will draw in for Jansen Harkins (undisclosed). Koppanen is yet to register a point in three games with the Penguins this season.
Koppanen earned his second call-up of the season from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) on Tuesday after putting up five goals, 16 points and 22 PIMs in 49 games in the minors. The 26-year-old towering left-winger has appeared in eight career NHL games prior to the call-up but has failed to score and has an assist and four assists.
Harvey-Pinard has not played since February 10th due to a lower-body injury but is nearing an immediate return to the Canadiens lineup. The 25-year-old has seven points (1G / 6A), 20 hits, and 27 blocks in 24 games this season.
Acciari returned to the lineup two weeks ago after a multi-week absence due to an injury, and after playing six games, will return to the sidelines with an upper-body ailment. The Penguins' bottom-six forward has one assist, six shots, and nine hits in his last six games.
Jarry will return to the crease on Tuesday for a Penguins club that has been outscored 12-4 during a three-game losing skid. Jarry allowed four goals on 20 shots (.800 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 regulation loss to the Calgary Flames, including a late tally in the final minute to seal the Penguins' fate. That said, the Penguins have a favourable matchup on Tuesday and are -243 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jarry will likely return to the crease on Tuesday for a Penguins club that has been outscored 12-4 during a three-game losing skid. Jarry allowed four goals on 20 shots (.800 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 regulation loss to the Calgary Flames, including a late tally in the final minute to seal the Penguins' fate. That said, the Penguins have a favourable matchup on Tuesday and are -243 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Josh Manson is battling a lower-body injury and will be replaced by Jones if he is not able to suit up. Jones has not played since January 15th, an 18-game stretch.
Novak's production has slipped slightly from the 43 points (17G / 26A) he posted in 51 games last season but has nevertheless been rewarded for another strong campaign. In 51 games this season, Novak has 34 points (13G / 21A) while most recently playing on a line with Mark Jankowski and Luke Evangelista.
Brazeau played six straight for the Bruins before being a healthy scratch on Saturday but will return to the lineup on Monday night. Brazeau has two points (1G / 1A), eight shots, and four hits in six games.
Harvey-Pinard has not played since February 10th due to a lower-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the Canadiens lineup. The 25-year-old has seven points (1G / 6A), 20 hits, and 27 blocks in 24 games this season.
Jarry will return to the crease on Thursday searching for his fourth straight victory. The 28-year-old Jarry saved 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. He has a 2.57 GAA and .912 SV% through 39 games this season (17-17-4). The Penguins enter action as +104 road underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.
Jarry will likely return to the crease on Thursday searching for his fourth straight victory. The 28-year-old Jarry saved 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. He has a 2.57 GAA and .912 SV% through 39 games this season (17-17-4). The Penguins enter action as +104 road underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.
Rust did not play on Tuesday and will be out on a week-to-week basis as he recovers from an upper-body injury. He was starting to heat up before his injury, scoring four points (3G / 1A) in two games before his injury. Pittsburgh has recalled Jonathan Gruden as a lineup replacement in the interim.
