Silovs started Latvia's tournament opener on the bench, but replaced Elvis Merzlikins for the third period. He stopped five of the six shots that he faced in relief and will get the start Saturday vs. Germany. Silovs last played internationally for Latvia at the 2023 World Championships, where he was 7-3-0 with a 2.20 GAA and .921 SV%, leading Latvia to a surprise Bronze Medal.
Stuart Skinner has faltered between the pipes in his last few outings, awarding more playing time for Arturs Silovs, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Silovs played well in his previous outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 3-2 losing effort to the Ottawa Senators. Silovs has won six of his last 10 games (6-2-2), posting a serviceable 2.55 GAA and .902 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +105 road underdogs against a Sabres team coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Stuart Skinner has faltered between the pipes in his last few outings, awarding more playing time for Arturs Silovs, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Silovs played well in his previous outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 3-2 losing effort to the Ottawa Senators. Silovs has won six of his last 10 games (6-2-2), posting a serviceable 2.55 GAA and .902 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +105 road underdogs against a Sabres team coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Penguins have received adequate tandem netminding from Stuart Skinner and Arturs Silovs in recent weeks, and they will turn Silovs on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. The 24-year-old SIlovs saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, improving to 6-1-2 with a 2.68 GAA and .902 SV% in his last nine games. The Penguins enter Monday's contest as slight -107 home favourites against a Senators team that has outscored its opponents 16-4 in its last three games (3-0-0).
The Penguins have received adequate tandem netminding from Stuart Skinner and Arturs Silovs in recent weeks, and they will turn Silovs on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. The 24-year-old SIlovs saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, improving to 6-1-2 with a 2.68 GAA and .902 SV% in his last nine games. The Penguins enter Monday's contest as slight -107 home favourites against a Senators team that has outscored its opponents 16-4 in its last three games (3-0-0).
The red-hot Penguins, 5-0-2 in their last seven games, have received exquisite goaltending from newcome Stuart Skinner, but has continued to rotate Silovs into this mix. The 24-year-old Silovs was excellent in his previous outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He has helped his team record a point in seven of his last eight games (5-1-2), posting a solid 2.66 GAA and .902 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -168 home favorites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has only scored five combined goals in their last three games (0-1-2).
The red-hot Penguins, 5-0-2 in their last seven games, have received exquisite goaltending from newcome Stuart Skinner, but has continued to rotate Silovs into this mix. The 24-year-old Silovs was excellent in his previous outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He has helped his team record a point in seven of his last eight games (5-1-2), posting a solid 2.66 GAA and .902 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -168 home favorites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has only scored five combined goals in their last three games (0-1-2).
The Penguins will unsurprisingly hand Silovs the start for tail-end of their back-to-back after Stuart Skinner got the nod on Wednesday. Silovs suffered a third consecutive defeat in his last start, allowing three goals on 25 shots in a shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. The 24-year-old netminder brings an 8-6-8 record and .890 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Pens enter action at +145 on the money line.
The Penguins received a stellar effort from Silovs in his most recent game, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%), but unfortunately, their goal scoring has dried up in recent games, as evidenced by their 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Silovs, who has had a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV%. The Penguins enter the action on Tuesday as +118 home underdogs against a red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning team that defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 last night, extending their season-best winning streak to 10 games.
The Penguins received a stellar effort from Silovs in his most recent game, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%), but unfortunately, their goal scoring has dried up in recent games, as evidenced by their 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Silovs, who has had a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV%. The Penguins enter the action on Tuesday as +118 home underdogs against a red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning team that defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 last night, extending their season-best winning streak to 10 games.
The Penguins received a stellar performance from Stuart Skinner in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, but the team seems to be opting for a goalie rotation, turning to Silovs on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Silovs has allowed three or more goals in seven straight games (2-3-2), posting an ugly 3.92 GAA and .825 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Detroit Red Wings team that defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 last night.
The Penguins received a stellar performance from Stuart Skinner in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, but the team seems to be opting for a goalie rotation, turning to Silovs on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Silovs has allowed three or more goals in seven straight games (2-3-2), posting an ugly 3.92 GAA and .825 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -130 home favorites against a Detroit Red Wings team that defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 last night.
Stuart Skinner has not impressed since joining the Penguins, and the team will turn to Arturs Silovs in their first game back after the Holiday Break. The 24-year-old Silovs has a 3.22 GAA and .887 SV% in 16 games this season (5-5-6). He has allowed three or more goals in six straight outings (1-3-2).
Stuart Skinner has not impressed since joining the Penguins, and it appears that the team will turn to Arturs Silovs in their first game back after the Holiday Break. The 24-year-old Silovs has a 3.22 GAA and .887 SV% in 16 games this season (5-5-6). He has allowed three or more goals in six straight outings (1-3-2).
Stuart Skinner struggled in his Penguins' debut, a 6-4 loss to his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, and as such, they will turn to Silovs on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Silovs has been inconsistent between the pipes for the Penguins this season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .890 SV% in 14 games (4-4-6). The 24-year-old Latvian goalie has lost six straight decisions (0-2-4) while posting a 3.35 GAA and .850 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's game as +146 road underdogs against a Senators team that has scored three or fewer goals in five of their last six games (2-4-0).
Stuart Skinner struggled in his Penguins' debut, a 6-4 loss to his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, and as such, they will turn to Silovs on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Silovs has been inconsistent between the pipes for the Penguins this season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .890 SV% in 14 games (4-4-6). The 24-year-old Latvian goalie has lost six straight decisions (0-2-4) while posting a 3.35 GAA and .850 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's game as +146 road underdogs against a Senators team that has scored three or fewer goals in five of their last six games (2-4-0).