Penguins' Chase Pietila: Earns two helpers in AHL win
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Pietila registered two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 2-1 overtime win over Providence on Saturday.
Pietila is in his rookie year in the AHL. He hasn't added much offense yet with seven assists in 23 games, but he has posted 38 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-9 rating to show some grit in the defensive zone. Saturday's performance ended a five-game slump and was his first multi-point effort.
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Penguins' Cruz Lucius: Another two points for ASU
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Lucius scored a goal and added an assist in Arizona State University's 6-3 win over the University of Minnesota-Duluth on Saturday.
Lucius has been steady this year for the Sun Devils and is up to 22 points through 18 contests. The Penguins prospect is also at a plus-2 rating on the year after going plus-5 in ASU's big win Saturday. He has shown his skills in three of four NCAA campaigns, which bodes well for him turning pro after this season.
Silovs will patrol the home crease against San Jose on Saturday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Silovs has lost his last five outings (0-2-3) while allowing 14 goals on 102 shots. He has a 4-4-5 record this season with a 2.98 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 13 appearances. San Jose sits 25th in the league with 2.78 goals per game this campaign.
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Penguins' Sergei Murashov: Recalled on emergency basis
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Murashov was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis Saturday.
Stuart Skinner has to finalize some immigration paperwork and landed on the non-roster list ahead of Saturday's home matchup against San Jose. Murashov will probably remain with Pittsburgh as Arturs Silovs' backup until Skinner is available to play.
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Penguins' Brett Kulak: Unavailable Saturday
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Kulak (not injury related) won't be available for Saturday's game against San Jose after being given non-roster status.
Kulak was dealt to Pittsburgh from Edmonton on Friday and needs to settle some immigration paperwork before being available to play. He had two assists in 31 games with the Oilers this season.
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Penguins' Stuart Skinner: Moves on non-roster list
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Skinner (not injured related) was granted non-roster status and won't be available for Saturday's home game against San Jose.
Skinner has to settle some immigration paperwork after being acquired from Edmonton on Friday, making it unclear when he will be available to make his Pittsburgh debut. The Penguins recalled Sergei Murashov on an emergency basis to back up Arturs Silovs against San Jose on Saturday.
Dumba is set to be waived by the Penguins on Friday.
Dumba has made just 11 appearances for Pittsburgh this year in which he recorded one goal on seven shots, two assists and 16 hits while averaging 14:56 of ice time. With the addition of Brett Kulak in Friday's trade, it appears the 31-year-old Dumba is the odd man out for the Penguins and will likely be headed for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if he clears waivers.
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Penguins' Stuart Skinner: Dealt to Pittsburgh
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Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick were traded to the Penguins from the Oilers on Friday in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.
Skinner has been a disappointment in goal for the Oilers over the last couple of seasons, and the need to upgrade sends Skinner to Pittsburgh. Skinner should share the Pittsburgh net with Arturs Silovs the rest of the way, barring any injuries. Skinner was 11-8-4 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.82 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 23 appearances with Edmonton this season.
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Penguins' Brett Kulak: Included in Jarry deal
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Kulak was flipped to the Penguins from the Oilers on Friday, along with Stuart Skinner and a 2029 second-round pick, in exchange for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin.
Kulak joins a crowded blue line that already includes veterans Connor Clifton and Matt Dumba, which makes it difficult to see where he fits into the lineup. In 31 games this year, the 31-year-old Kulak notched two helpers but has yet to find the back of the net while registering 33 shots. With general manager Kyle Dubas stockpiling defensemen, it's possible he's not done wheeling and dealing.
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Penguins' Rickard Rakell: Activated off injured reserve
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Rakell (hand) was taken off injured reserve Friday.
Rakell will return to the lineup versus the Sharks on Saturday and figures to slot back into a first-line role alongside Sidney Crosby. Prior to his 20-game stint on injured reserve, the Swedish winger was rolling offensively with three goals and five helpers in the first nine games of the year. In addition to joining Crosby on the top line, Rakell figures to also slot into the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Penguins' Erik Karlsson: Strikes on power play in loss
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Karlsson scored a power-play goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.
Karlsson keeps rolling on offense with a goal and seven helpers over his last eight games. The goal was his first since Nov. 3. The defenseman is at two goals, 21 points, 64 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 29 appearances. The Penguins have been better than expected, and Karlsson is on pace for his best year in black and gold.
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Penguins' Tristan Jarry: Solid record despite loss
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Jarry made 25 saves Thursday in a 4-2 loss to Montreal.
Jarry is 2-1-1 in his last four starts with 10 goals allowed. Overall, he's 9-3-1 with one shutout, 2.66 GAA and .909 save percentage in nine starts (13 appearances). On Thursday, Jarry ran into hot rookie, Jacob Fowler, who is touted as the Habs' goalie of the future, making it a tough draw for the Penguins' netminder.
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Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Four points from franchise mark
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Crosby had an assist Thursday in a 4-2 loss to Montreal.
Crosby is now just four points behind Mario Lemieux (1,723) for the Penguins point record. Crosby has 1,719 NHL points (643 goals, 1,719 assists). The 38-year-old has recorded points in seven of his last nine appearances, a stretch that includes four multi-point performances. Across that nine-game span, he's recorded six goals, five assists, eight hits and four PIM while averaging 20:31 of ice time.
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Penguins' Bryan Rust: Two-point night in loss
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Rust had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 loss to the Canadiens on Thursday.
Rust chipped in a backhand pass from Sidney Crosby just 44 seconds into the third to cut the score to 3-1. Rust had gone three games without a point, but he has eight points, including four goals, in his last eight games. Rust has nine goals, 14 assists and 67 shots in 27 games this season.
Penguins' Jack St. Ivany: Activated off injured non-roster
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St. Ivany (lower body) was activated off injured non-roster Thursday.
St. Ivany hasn't played for Pittsburgh yet this season, but he did score a goal and five points across five appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as part of a conditioning stint. The 26-year-old is now an option to draw into the lineup, but he might not do so Thursday versus Montreal. Pittsburgh has eight healthy defenseman on its active roster, including St. Ivany.
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Penguins' Tristan Jarry: Starting against Montreal
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Jarry was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Canadiens.
Jarry has been solid over the past few weeks, going 4-0-1 with a 2.47 GAA and .915 save percentage over his last six appearances. He'll face a relatively tough opponent Thursday, as the Canadiens are tied for ninth in the NHL with 3.14 goals per game.
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Penguins' Sergei Murashov: Earns AHL shutout
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Murashov posted a 34-save shutout in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 3-0 win over Hartford on Wednesday.
Murashov picked up his eighth win and second shutout in 11 outings for the Baby Pens this season. He's 8-2-0 with a 1.56 GAA and a .943 save percentage in the AHL, and he also went 1-1-1 with a shutout over four games in the NHL. Murashov looks to be the Penguins' goalie of the future, though the organization will be happy to see him have at least one dominant full season in the minors before giving him a longer NHL look.
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