Pittsburgh Penguins News

Matt Grzelcyk (rest) will return to Boston's lineup Tuesday vs. Columbus.

Kevin Shattenkirk will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Grzelcyk to make his return to the lineup for only the second time in the last six games for the Bruins. On Saturday, Grzelcyk recorded an assist and fired five shots on goal in 18:20 time-on-ice.

Matt Grzelcyk
Tristan Jarry will start Tuesday at Washington.

The Penguins have been stout defensively over their last three games (3-0-0), allowing only three total goals, and will turn to Jarry on Tuesday after trusting Alex Nedjelkovic between the pipes in their last contest. In his last two games (2-0-0), Jarry has saved 47 of 49 shots (.959 SV%) and will look to continue his stretch of fine play against the Washington Capitals, who he recorded a 19-save shutout against earlier this season. The Penguins are sizeable -172 home favourites against the Capitals on Tuesday.

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

The Penguins have been stout defensively over their last three games (3-0-0), allowing only three total goals, and will likely turn to Jarry on Tuesday after trusting Alex Nedjelkovic between the pipes in their last contest. In his last two games (2-0-0), Jarry has saved 47 of 49 shots (.959 SV%) and will look to continue his stretch of fine play against the Washington Capitals, who he recorded a 19-save shutout against earlier this season. The Penguins are sizeable -172 home favourites against the Capitals on Tuesday.

Tristan Jarry
Bryan Rust (upper body) is expected to return to the Penguins' lineup Tuesday vs. Washington.

Rust has missed ten straight games for the Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury on December 6th. Rust's return to the ice and full participation in line rushes is an encouraging sign for the Penguins, with all signs pointing to his return on Tuesday night. Before his injury, Rust was having a terrific season, scoring 20 points (10G / 10A) in 22 games.

Bryan Rust
Bryan Rust (upper body) returned to practice Friday after missing the last eight games.

Rust has missed eight straight games for the Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury on December 6th. Rust's return to the ice is an encouraging sign for the Penguins, with his return to the lineup appearing to be on the horizon. Before his injury, Rust was having a terrific season, scoring 20 points (10G / 10A) in 22 games.

Bryan Rust
Tristan Jarry will start Wednesday against the New York Islanders.

Jarry has only started one of the last five games for the Penguins, an atrocious 10-save performance (.714 SV%) in a 7-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 16th, but will return to the crease on Wednesday evening. Omitting his most recent performance, Jarry has played well, allowing three or fewer goals in eight straight games (3-3-2), posting a .927 SV%. The Penguins are slight +101 road underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has points in three straight (2-0-1).

Tristan Jarry
Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) did not travel with the Bruins' on their road trip and will miss at least the next two games.

Grzelcyk played only 13:35 in the Bruins' last game before exiting with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old defenseman has failed to record a point in 13 consecutive games and has only one point (1G / 0A) through 20 games this season. Mason Lohrei will draw into the lineup in the interim.

Matt Grzelcyk
Bryan Rust (upper body) skated for the first time Thursday after sustaining an injury on December 5th.

Rust has missed five straight games for the Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury on December 6th. Rust's return to the ice is an encouraging sign for the Penguins, but he is still on a week-to-week timeline to return as he has not yet been cleared for contact. Before his injury, Rust was having a terrific season, scoring 20 points (10G / 10A) in 22 games.

Bryan Rust
Matt Grzelcyk (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Friday vs. Winnipeg and day-to-day after missing practice Thursday.

Grzelcyk played only 13:35 in the Bruins' last game before exiting with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old defenseman has failed to record a point in 13 consecutive games and has only one point (1G / 0A) through 20 games this season.

Matt Grzelcyk
Alex Nedeljokovic will start Thursday vs. Carolina.

Tristan Jarry has been solid most of the season but has taken a back seat lately to Nedeljkovic, who will start for the third time in the last four games. Nedeljkovic has won each of his last two starts, saving 63 of 69 shots (.913 SV%). In his first season with the Penguins, Nedeljkovic is sporting an impressive 2.58 GAA and .925 SV% through eight games (4-2-1). The Penguins are +119 home underdogs on Thursday against a Carolina Hurricanes team that is coming off a convincing 6-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Alex Nedeljkovic
Alex Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate Thursday.

Tristan Jarry has been solid most of the season but has taken a back seat lately to Nedeljkovic, who will likely start for the third time in the last four games. Nedeljkovic has won each of his last two starts, saving 63 of 69 shots (.913 SV%). In his first season with the Penguins, Nedeljkovic is sporting an impressive 2.58 GAA and .925 SV% through eight games (4-2-1). The Penguins are +119 home underdogs on Thursday against a Carolina Hurricanes team that is coming off a convincing 6-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Alex Nedeljkovic
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