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Silovs will start vs. Detroit on Thursday.

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.

Arturs Silovs
Silovs was the first goalie off the ice at Pittsburgh's morning skate.

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.

Arturs Silovs
Chinakhov is expected to make his Penguins' debut vs. Detroit on Thursday.

Pittsburgh acquired Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus for Danton Heinen, a 2026 2nd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick in a trade on Monday. Chinakhov was drafted 21st overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, but had trouble establishing himself with the Blue Jackets and will hope a change of scenery in Pittsburgh can get him going. The 24-year-old forward has 77 points (37G / 40A) in 204 career NHL games.

Yegor Chinakhov
Chinakhov has arrived in Pittsburgh but will not make his Penguins' debut on Tuesday vs. Carolina.

Pittsburgh acquired Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus for Danton Heinen, a 2026 2nd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick in a trade on Monday. Chinakhov was drafted 21st overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, but had trouble establishing himself with the Blue Jackets and will hope a change of scenery in Pittsburgh can get him going. The 24-year-old forward has 77 points (37G / 40A) in 204 career NHL games.

Yegor Chinakhov
Karlsson (illness) will play vs. Carolina on Tuesday after missing PIttsburgh's previous practice.

Karlsson is battling an illness and was absent from practice on Monday, but he will be ready to play on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 35-year-old Karlsson is having a solid season, with 26 points (3G / 23A) in 37 games, but has just one assist in his last five.

Erik Karlsson
Skinner will start vs. Carolina on Tuesday.

Skinner's early results with the Penguins have not been promising, but he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes as he continues his search for his first win with his new team. The 27-year-old Skinner has an ugly 4.18 GAA and .831 SV% in three games with the Penguins (0-3-0). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +115 home underdogs against a Carolina Hurricanes team that played last night and defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.

Stuart Skinner
Pittsburgh has acquired Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus for Danton Heinen, a 2026 2nd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick.

Chinakhov was drafted 21st overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, but had trouble establishing himself with the Blue Jackets and will hope a change of scenery in Pittsburgh can get him going. The 24-year-old forward has 77 points (37G / 40A) in 204 career NHL games.

Yegor Chinakhov
Silovs will start vs Chicago on Sunday.

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).

Arturs Silovs
Silovs was the first goalie off the ice at Sunday's morning skate.

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).

Arturs Silovs
Skinner will start in Toronto on Tuesday.

Skinner’s introduction with the Penguins has been a messy one, allowing eight goals on 42 combined shots (.810 SV%) in his first two games with Pittsburgh—both losses (0-2-0). He searches for his first victory with the Penguins on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Penguins enter Tuesday’s contest as +110 road underdogs against a struggling Maple Leafs team that has been outscored 14-4 in their last three games (0-3-0).

Stuart Skinner