Pittsburgh Penguins News

Karlsson was the only surprise absent player at Pittsburgh's practice Friday as he missed it due to illness and will hope to be good to go for Saturday as the Penguins head to Vegas. The 33-year-old was acquired by Pittsburgh in a blockbuster deal during the offseason after winning the Norris Trophy in 2022-23 and has a decent seven goals, 31 points, 102 SOG, 24 PIMs and +10 plus/minus through 42 games played.

Lizotte exited Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period with a lower-body injury after playing only 2:49 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Lizotte has been held without a point in 11 straight games.

Bemstrom has been a regular in the lineup for the Blue Jackets over the last month, but he will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. He has been limited to one point (1G / 0A) in his last seven games but has three or more shots in three of his last four outings.

Shea spent a portion of the season with Pittsburgh but has not been in the lineup since December 8th. The 26-year-old has zero points, 13 shots, and 13 hits in 19 games this season.

Timmins will exit the lineup on Tuesday, allowing Mark Giordano to return from being a healthy scratch in the Maple Leafs' previous contest. Timmins played 13:31 time-on-ice and recorded two shots and two hits in his first game in three weeks.

Lizotte exited yesterday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period with a lower-body injury after playing only 2:49 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Lizotte has been held without a point in 11 straight games.

The Kings announced after the game that Lizotte is doubtful for Tuesday's game in Dallas. Assuming he is unable to go on Tuesday, the team should have an updated timeline for his return on Wednesday when they arrive back in Los Angeles.

Acciari did not play the last game for the Penguins but is expected to play in Monday afternoon's tilt against the Seattle Krakekn. Before his injury, Acciari was held without a point in five straight, recording 12 hits and eight shots in the process.

Acciari did not play the last game for the Penguins and will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday afternoon's tilt against the Seattle Krakekn. Before his injury, Acciari was held without a point in five straight, recording 12 hits and eight shots in the process.

Jarry was strong in a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) and will return to the crease on Monday afternoon against the red-hot Seattle Kraken, who are riding a nine-game winning streak. Jarry has failed to record a victory in his last three straight, allowing three goals in each.

Timmins will likely see his first game action since December 21st as he was absent from the team's optional morning skate on Sunday. Mark Giordano, who was skating with the Leafs' regular scratches Sunday morning, will likely sit to make room for Timmins.

Due to some strong play, Nedeljkovic has become a fixture in the Penguins' crease over the last month and will start for the fourth time in the last six games on Thursday. Nedeljkovic allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%), a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on January 4th, but has been nearly unbeatable otherwise, allowing only one goal in three of his last four starts, posting a .933 SV%. The Penguins are -126 home favourites against the Vancouver Canucks, who are riding a three-game winning streak, outscoring their opposition 17-9.

Nedeljkovic will start for the third time in the last five games for the Penguins on Monday night. Despite a poor showing in his last appearance, allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins, the Penguins coaching staff has been confident rolling with Nedeljkovic over the last month. Over his last five games (3-1-1), Nedeljkovic has allowed only one goal three times, posting a .902 SV%. The Penguins are -123 home favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers, whom they went 0-0-2 against last month.

Tomasino was originally suspended indefinetly by the NHL for a dirty hit in the Predators' game Thursday but has been deemed good to play Saturday as he will not be punished further for his actions. The 22-year-old has been having a decent offensive season to start 2023-24, with four goals, 11 assists, 47 SOG, 25 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 31 games this season.