Dewar has not played in over a week but returned to practice on Thursday, suggesting he is targeting a return in Pittsburgh's upcoming first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Before his injury, the 26-year-old Dewar had appeared in every game for Pittsburgh, scoring 30 points (14G / 16A) in 78 games.
Lizotte has not played in over a month, but was back at practice on Thursday, suggesting he is targeting a return in Pittsburgh's upcoming first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Before his injury, the 28-year-old Lizotte was averaging 13:52 time-on-ice and scored 19 points (7G / 12A) in 55 games.
McGroarty is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. McGroarty figures to be one of the first players called back up should the Penguins need forward reinforcements in the playoffs. He had six points (3G / 3A) in 24 NHL games this season.
Koppanen is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Playing primarily as a fourth liner during his promotions, Koppanen had just one assist in 13 NHL games this season.
Koivunen is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Koivunen split his season between the AHL and NHL and figures to be one of the first forward call-ups if the Penguins need reinforcements in the playoffs. He had seven points (2G / 5A) in 39 NHL games this season.
Hayes is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Hayes finishes with five goals and no assists in 16 games with the Penguins this season, and returns to the AHL where he has 38 points (23G / 16A) in 40 games.
Harvey-Pinard is one of five players returning to the AHL after the Penguins regular season finished on Tuesday. Harvey-Pinard made his Penguins debut with a lot of regulars resting last night, now he returns to the AHL where he has 36 points (19G / 17A) in 64 games this season.
It's unclear who Pittsburgh will rely on between the pipes to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, but they will turn to Skinner on Tuesday in their final game of the regular season. The 27-year-old Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. He has a 2.55 GAA and .902 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Penguins, resting numerous key players, enter Tuesday's contest as +173 road underdogs against a St. Louis Blues team that defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-3 last night.
With Pittsburgh expected to sit some regulars for their final game of the season on Tuesday vs. St. Louis, they have recalled Rafael Harvey-Pinard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) to make his season debut. The 27-year-old winger has earned his first call-up of the season after putting up 19 goals and 36 points in 64 games played in the minors.
With Pittsbrugh sitting nearly half their roster vs. St. Louis on Tuesday, Jake Livanage will make his NHL debut as he draws into the Penguins' lineup. The 21-year-old undrafted defensemen signed an entry-level contract earlier in the week after completing his college career with the University of North Dakota (NCAA) and putting up five goals and 25 points in 39 games in 2025-26.
With Pittsburgh expected to sit nearly half their regular roster on Tuesday vs. St. Louis, Ryan Graves will draw back into the lineup for just the 2nd time since March 22nd. The 30-year-old shut down defensemen has appeared in 21 games with Pittsburgh this season, struggling offensively with just one goal and and 20 SOG while constantly finding himself the odd-man out of the lineup.
Clifton took a rest for Pittsburgh's previous game but will draw back into the lineup vs. St. Louis for Game 82 on Tuesday. The 30-year-old shutdown defensemen has appeared in just over half of Pittsburgh's games this season, with two goals, six points, 53 PIMs and 34 SOG in 49 games played.
Shea has appeared in every game for Pittsburgh this season but two after resting for their previous game but will draw back into the lineup for Game 82 vs. St. Louis on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been a key piece to Pittsburgh's back end and has taken a huge step forward in his third NHL season, posting career highs in nearly all statistical categories including games played (79), goals (6), points (34), plus/minus (+30) and PIMs (22).
With Pittsburgh resting nine players for Game 82 vs. St. Louis on Tuesday, Noel Acciari will draw back into the Penguins' lineup for their final game of the season. The 34-year-old bottom-six forward has surpassed 20+ points for the second time in his 11 year career with 13 goals and 25 points in 66 games played this season.
Hayes was a healthy scratch for Pittsburgh's previous contest but will return to the lineup for his 16th game of the season on Tuesday vs. St. Louis. The 23-year-old rookie has enjoyed a brief, but successful first stint in the NHL, with three goals, 12 PIMs and 22 SOG in 15 games played.
Kindel was given a game off to rest for the Penguins' previous contest but will draw back into the lineup for Game 82 on Tuesday vs. St. Louis. The 18-year-old future star has enjoyed an incredibly successful rookie campaign in the NHL with 17 goals, 34 points and 150 SOG in 76 games played.
Mantha had appeared in every game for Pittsburgh prior to sitting their previous contest due to rest but will return to the lineup for Game 82 on Tuesday vs. St. Louis. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a resurgent season after signing a one-year contract with Pittsburgh in the offseason, putting up 30-goals and 60+ points for the first time in his 11-year career.
With Pittsburgh's final game of the season meaning very little, Parker Wotherspoon will be a scratch as he rests on Tuesday in St. Louis. The 28-year-old has had an impressive first full campaign with Pittsburgh, picking up career highs in nearly all statistical categories including games played (80), goals (3), points (30) and +/- (+17).
With just one game remaining in the regular season, Pittsburgh is awaiting its first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers and will rest several key players, including Samuel Girard. The 27-year-old Girard has battled injuries since being acquired by Pittsburgh earlier this season, but was starting to come around in recent games, tallying five assists in his final eight contests.
With just one game remaining in the regular season, Pittsburgh is awaiting its first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers and will rest several key players, including Kris Letang. The veteran 38-year-old defenseman returns to the postseason for the first time in four years, deployed in a much smaller role with the team. Still, Letang ends the 2025-26 season with a very respectable 34 points (3G / 31A) in 74 games.
