The Penguins have been outscored 10-2 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday with Jarry tending the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.32 GAA and .886 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-7-4). Even so, the Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Kraken squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
The Penguins have been outscored 10-2 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday with Jarry tending the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.32 GAA and .886 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-7-4). Even so, the Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Kraken squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
Nick DeSimone will make his Utah debut on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, replacing Kolyachonok. The 23-year-old Kolyachonok is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 19 blocks, and 14 hits in 23 games this season.
Malkin did not play the Penguins previous game, a late scratch due to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Malkin is averaging 18:35 time-on-ice, recording 71 shots and 32 points (8G / 24A) in 41 games this season.
The Penguins have lost four straight (0-1-3) and will turn to Nedeljkovic between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Nedeljkovic struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a 3.22 GAA and .888 SV% in 17 appearances this season (6-6-4). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +183 home underdogs against an Oilers club outscoring their opposition 15-5 during a four-game winning streak.
Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.
Malkin was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day, putting his status in jeopardy for Pittsburgh's game against the Oilers on Thursday.
Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.
With Jake McCabe (upper body) sidelined, Timmins will re-enter the lineup for the Maple Leafs on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 26-year-old Timmins has not played since December 31st. He is averaging 16:53 time-on-ice and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 34 games this season.
After turning things around and having a winning record since late November, the Penguins have lost three straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Jarry tending the twine on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jarry was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 32 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. He has a 3.47 GAA and .886 SV% in 18 appearances this season (8-6-3). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home underdogs against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
After turning things around and having a winning record since late November, the Penguins have lost three straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Jarry tending the twine on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jarry was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 32 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. He has a 3.47 GAA and .886 SV% in 18 appearances this season (8-6-3). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home underdogs against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
