Pittsburgh Penguins News

Skinner will get the nod in the Oilers' regular season finale on Thursday after Calvin Pickard got the start in Arizona on Wednesday. Skinner picked up the win his last time out, allowing two goals on 21 shots as the Oilers cruised to a 9-2 victory over the Sharks. The 25-year-old netminder rebounded nicely after a poor start to the season, posting a 36-15-5 record and a .907 SV% across 58 appearances. He will have his hands full on Thursday with the Oilers likely resting some key players in Colorado as they finish the season on the tail-end of a back-to-back.

With Pittsburgh's 2023-24 season officially in the books, St. Ivany has been reassigned to the AHL. The 24-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut this season, scoring one point (0G / 1A) in 14 games with Pittsburgh.

With Pittsburgh's 2023-24 season officially in the books, Puustinen has been reassigned to the AHL. The 24-year-old played 52 games with Pittsburgh this season, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A).

With Ottawa's season wrapped up, Imama has been reassigned to the AHL. Imama played six games with Ottawa this season but spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Belleville Senators (AHL), scoring 10 points (3G / 7A) in 53 games.

Bemstrom scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators, snapping a six-game pointless skid, but will draw out of the lineup for the Penguins' final game of the season. Bemstrom ends the 2023-24 campaign with 16 points (8G / 8A) in 56 games split between the Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Imama will be the odd-man out on Tuesday when the Senators travel to Boston for their regular season finale. Zack Ostapchuk will draw into the lineup in his place.

Mantha played only 10:41 time-on-ice in his last game and will not play on Tuesday due to an undisclosed ailment. Mantha has scored 10 points (3G / 7A) in 18 games since joining the Golden Knights.

With Thatcher Demko's return from a lower-body injury, Silovs has been reassigned to the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL. The 23-year-old Silovs recorded a 2.47 GAA and .881 SV% in four games (3-0-1) with Vancouver.

The Oilers have lost two straight and will turn to Skinner for consecutive starts for the first time this month. Skinner has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (4-1-1), but was unvictorious in his most recent outing, allowing two goals on 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers enter action on Monday as significant -540 home favourites against the San Jose Sharks.

The Oilers have lost two straight and will likely turn to Skinner for consecutive starts for the first time this month. Skinner has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (4-1-1), but was unvictorious in his most recent outing, allowing two goals on 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers enter action on Monday as significant -540 home favourites against the San Jose Sharks.

Matt Grzelcyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Wotherspoon to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Wotherspoon has eight points (0G / 8A) in 39 games this season.

Wotherspoon has played the last three games but will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old Wotherspoon has eight points (0G / 8A) in 39 games this season.

Graves' regular season is over after he was placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve on Thursday due to a concussion but has the potential to return during the playoffs if needed. The 28-year-old's inaugural season in Pittsburgh ends with his lowest point production since his rookie season with three goals, 14 points, 77 SOG, 30 PIMs and +10 plus/minus in 70 games played.

Noah Gregor will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Dewar to draw back into the lineup. The 24-year-old has failed to produce offence since joining the Maple Leafs before the trade deadline, with a goal, two points, 16 SOG, and eight PIMs.

Robert Bortuzzo will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Aho to re-enter the lineup. Aho has nine points (2G / 7A) in 54 games this season.

The Canucks will turn to Silovs for consecutive starts for the first time this season on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Silovs has won all three of his games this season, including his most recent outing when he saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks enter action as -267 home favourites.

The Oilers have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 10-4, and will rely on Skinner in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Skinner has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (3-0-1), including a stellar performance in his last outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers enter action as slight -115 home favourites.