Schwartz missed Sunday's practice with an illness, but is expected to play in the Winter Classic vs. the Blackhawks. Schwartz is expected to skate on a line with Jori Lehtera and Vladimir Tarasenko and comes in with 12 goals and nine assists (21 points) in 33 games.
Murray left Wednesday's game with an upper-body injury and head coach Mike Sullivan said that Murray is week-to-week. With Murray out, Marc-Andre Fleury will take over as the Penguins' starter and for Tristan Jarry to be recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) to serve as the backup.
Murray allowed two goals on 27 shots before leaving the crease and being replaced by Marc-Andre Fleury, who ended up recording the win. The Penguins did not have an update on Murray postgame, but expect them to provide and update in the next day or two.
Montour, 22, was a second round pick in 2014 (55th overall) and could make his NHL debut during the Ducks’ two-game road trip. He has been called up because Sami Vatanen is sick and will not be available on Thursday or Friday. Montour has seven goals and 14 assists (21 points) in 25 games with San Diego this season.
Murray allowed six goals on 23 shots in the Penguins’ loss in Columbus on Thursday. It was Murray’s worst outing of the season and it came against the hottest team in the league. Tonight he faces the Hurricanes on home-ice, where he is 7-0-1 with a 1.83 GAA and .943 SV% this season. Murray is a must-start in all formats.
Murray allowed just two goals on 28 shots in the Penguins’ 7-2 win over the Rangers on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has gone 6-0-1 with a 1.63 GAA and .947 SV% in December, but draws a stiff test tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Columbus comes into play on a 10-game winning streak and possess the NHL’s top power play.
Murray stopped all six shots after replacing Marc-Andre Fleury for about half of a period after he was cut by a skate. Murray has gone 5-0-1 with a 1.57 GAA and .950 SV% in December and will start tonight vs. the Rangers. The 22-year-old stopped 16 of 17 shots in a 6-1 win in his first start vs. New York this season.
Murray stopped all six shots after replacing Marc-Andre Fleury for about half of a period after he was cut by a skate. Murray has gone 5-0-1 with a 1.57 GAA and .950 SV% in December and will start tonight vs. the Rangers. The 22-year-old stopped 16 of 17 shots in a 6-1 win in his first start vs. New York this season.
Grubauer stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Capitals’ win in Buffalo last Friday. Grubauer continues to start on back-to-backs and will go tonight in Carolina. Grubauer has gone 4-1-1 with a 1.67 GAA and .940 SV% in his six starts this season. His regulation loss came against these Hurricanes—he allowed four goals on 37 shots in a 5-1 loss in mid-November.
Murray allowed three goals on 44 shots in the Penguins’ win over the Bruins on Wednesday. Murray has won five consecutive games while posting a 1.75 GAA, .945 SV% and one shutout. Since his season debut, Murray is tied for second in the NHL in wins (12), fourth in SV% (.935) and fifth in GAA (1.93).
Murray stopped all 32 shots that he faced in the Penguins’ shutout win over the Avalanche on Monday. Murray has won four straight games while posting a 1.98 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout. Murray has asserted himself as the top option in the Penguins’ crease and is a great option while they’re scoring at an insane rate.
Murray stopped all 32 shots that he faced in the Penguins’ shutout win over the Avalanche on Monday. Murray has won four straight games while posting a 1.98 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout. Murray has asserted himself as the top option in the Penguins’ crease and is a great option while they’re scoring at an insane rate.
Murray allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Penguins’ win in Tampa Bay on Saturday. Murray has registered three consecutive wins while posting a 1.96 GAA and .929 SV%. Murray is a must-start on Monday against a Coyotes team that has lost six of their last seven game (1-3-3) while averaging just 1.71 goals per game.
Murray allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Penguins’ win in Tampa Bay on Saturday. Murray has registered three consecutive wins while posting a 1.96 GAA and .929 SV%. Murray is a must-start on Monday against a Coyotes team that has lost six of their last seven game (1-3-3) while averaging just 1.71 goals per game.
Murray surrendered one goal on 29 shots in the Penguins’ win in Florida on Thursday. Murray has won back-to-back starts while stopping 45 of 47 shots (.958 SV%). Murray is playing very well, the Penguins are scoring at will and the Lightning come into play having lost six of their last seven games.
Murray surrendered one goal on 29 shots in the Penguins’ win in Florida on Thursday. Murray has won back-to-back starts while stopping 45 of 47 shots (.958 SV%). Murray is playing very well, the Penguins are scoring at will and the Lightning come into play having lost six of their last seven games.
