Rust has not played the previous three games for the Penguins, dating back to before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has missed several stints this season due to injury but has been solid when healthy, scoring 42 points (20G / 22A) in 48 games.
The Penguins have lost three straight and will hope for a better result on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Nedeljkovic struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.06 GAA and .895 SV% through 28 appearances this season (12-10-5). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Flyers squad that defeated them 3-2 on February 8th.
Grzelcyk exited Sunday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers with only 5:00 time-on-ice after being hit by Matt Rempe, who was issued a two-minute penalty on the play. The 31-year-old Grzelcyk is averaging 20:02 time-on-ice and has 28 points (1G / 27A) in 59 games this season.
The Penguins have lost three straight and will hope for a better result on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, likely turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Nedeljkovic struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.06 GAA and .895 SV% through 28 appearances this season (12-10-5). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Flyers squad that defeated them 3-2 on February 8th.
Crosby was battling an undisclosed injury prior to the 4-Nations Face Off, missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the break, but played was productive while playing all four games for the Canadian team. The 37-year-old Crosby has 58 points (17G / 41A) in 55 games this season.
Rust missed Pittsburgh's final game before the 4-Nations Face Off due to an undisclosed injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old winger last appeared on February 7th and had 13 points in his previous 13 games. Across 48 games played this season, Rust is third on the Penguins in scoring with 20 goals and 42 points.
Malkin has been out since January 25th due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday and will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old will make a welcome addition back to the Penguin's lineup adding his nine goals and 34 points in 47 games played this season.
Malkin has been out since January 25th due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday despite remaining on their IR. The 38-year-old will make a welcome addition back to the Penguin's lineup adding his nine goals and 34 points in 47 games played this season.
Rust remains on IR due to an undisclosed injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday. The 32-year-old winger last appeared on February 7th and had 13 points in his previous 13 games. Across 48 games played this season, Rust is third on the Penguins in scoring with 20 goals and 42 points.
