Letang took the ice for the Penguins morning skate but stayed on late which indicates that he will be scratched for the third consecutive game. Being available this morning suggests that Letang may be ready for Tuesday’s game in Philadelphia.
Rust left Wednesday’s game with an upper-body injury and the Penguins announced that he will be out “longer term.” The Penguins will likely have to dig into their farm system to find some forward depth with Rust out.
Letang will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury but it doesn’t sound like he will be sidelined for an extended period of time because the Penguins expect him to join the team at some point during their brief three-game road trip.
Aho has recorded nine goals and 11 assists (20 points) in 29 games with the Sound Tigers in his first season in North America. The Swedish defenseman could make his NHL debut with Johnny Boychuk (lower-body) landing on IR on Thursday.
Rust departed the game after recording an assist in 10:06 TOI and did not return. The Penguins did not provide and update on Rust’s status so consider him questionable for Friday’s game in Carolina.
Letang has had injury issues throughout his career but has appeared in the first 37 games of 2017-18 prior to missing tonight’s game. With Letang out, Matt Hunwick will draw back into the lineup and play on the top pairing with Brian Dumoulin. Olli Maatta will slide in on the top power-play unit.
Jarry was pulled after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the Penguins loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. After winning his first four games with Matt Murray out, Jarry has now lost two of his last three while allowing 10 goals on 71 shots (.859 SV%). Tonight he will face an Avalanche team that has lost six of their last eight (2-5-1).
Jarry was pulled after allowing three goals on 16 shots in the Penguins loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. After winning his first four games with Matt Murray out, Jarry has now lost two of his last three while allowing 10 goals on 71 shots (.859 SV%). Tonight it looks like he will face an Avalanche team that has lost six of their last eight (2-5-1).
Jarry allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Penguins win over the Islanders on Thursday. In his last six appearances, Jarry has posted a 2.21 GAA, .928 SV% and one shutout and he will continue to start tonight with Mattu Murray still on the shelf. He will take on a Maple Leafs team that has won three of their last four contests.
Jarry allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Penguins loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Jarry, who will start again tonight vs. the Islanders. He will be in tough as the Isles come in averaging the second most goals per game in the NHL (3.66 GF/PG).
Jarry stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Penguins’ win over the Sabres on Saturday. Since taking over for the injured Matt Murray, Jarry has stopped 66 of the 67 shots (.985 SV%) that he has faced. Overall, the 22-year-old has gone 4-0-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .937 SV% in five starts and one relief appearance this season.
Jarry stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Penguins’ win over the Sabres on Saturday. Since taking over for the injured Matt Murray, Jarry has stopped 66 of the 67 shots (.985 SV%) that he has faced. Overall, the 22-year-old has gone 4-0-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .937 SV% in five starts and one relief appearance this season.
Rakell has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but was back on the ice for Monday’s practice, a sign that he may be back in the lineup Tuesday in Vegas. The Ducks returning Kalle Kossila to San Diego (AHL) is a sign that he’ll play tomorrow.
Malkin has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but it looks like he will return to the lineup tonight in Buffalo. Malkin has registered seven goals and 14 assists (21 points) in 22 games this season and should be active in all formats if he plays tonight.
Jarry stopped eight of 10 shots after he replaced the injured Matt Murray in the Penguins overtime win vs. Philadelphia on Monday. With Murray out week-to-week, Jarry suddenly becomes their No.1 netminder and will start tonight in Buffalo. The 22-year-old enters Buffalo at 2-0-2 with a 2.83 GAA and .907 SV% in four appearances this season.
