Letang was a surprise scratch for Friday night's game with the team not announcing his absence prior to the official roster report being finalized. We should get an update on his status ahead of Pittsburgh's game in Washington on Saturday.

Letang was a surprise scratch for Friday night's game with the team not announcing his absence prior to the official roster report being finalized. We should get an update on his status ahead of Pittsburgh's game in Washington on Saturday.
Owen Pickering will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres, allowing Graves to re-enter the lineup for the first time since January 3rd. The 29-year-old Graves is averaging 15:25 time-on-ice and has zero points, 40 blocks, and 36 hits in 31 games this season.
The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).
With Tristan Jarry placed on waivers, Pittsburgh has recalled Blomqvist from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL). The 23-year-old Blomqvist has a 2.93 GAA and .912 SV% in 12 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season (6-4-2). He was serviceable in a small sample at the NHL level earlier this season, posting a 3.60 GAA and .904 SV% in eight games (3-5-0).
The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).
Malkin has missed the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Malkin is averaging 18:35 time-on-ice, recording 71 shots and 32 points (8G / 24A) in 41 games this season.
Malkin has missed the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but could draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Malkin is averaging 18:35 time-on-ice, recording 71 shots and 32 points (8G / 24A) in 41 games this season.
The Penguins have been outscored 10-2 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday with Jarry tending the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.32 GAA and .886 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-7-4). Even so, the Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Kraken squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
The Penguins have been outscored 10-2 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday with Jarry tending the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.32 GAA and .886 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-7-4). Even so, the Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Kraken squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Dumba to re-enter the lineup from a one-game absence. Dumba is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15, recording one point (0G / 1A), 20 blocks, and 33 hits in 22 games this season.
Malkin did not play the Penguins previous game, a late scratch due to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Malkin is averaging 18:35 time-on-ice, recording 71 shots and 32 points (8G / 24A) in 41 games this season.
Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.
Malkin was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day, putting his status in jeopardy for Pittsburgh's game against the Oilers on Thursday.
Novak has not played since December 31st, missing two games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old Novak only has nine points (5G / 4A) in 31 games after scoring 45 (18G / 27A) in 71 games last season.
Brendan Smith will draw back into the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, sending Dumba to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. Dumba is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15, recording one point (0G / 1A), 20 blocks, and 33 hits in 22 games this season.