Dewar (lower-body) will not play in New Jersey on Thursday.
Dewar was a surprise scratch on Thursday as the Penguins did not announce his absence prior to warmups. Avery Hayes will dress in his place.
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Carlile (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve.
Carlile has not played in nearly a month due to an undisclosed injury, but has been activated off of IR with four games remaining in Tampa Bay's season. The 25-year-old Carlile was averaging 14:37 time-on-ice and had three points (1G / 2A) in 38 games before his injury.
Murashov has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Murashov was recalled earlier this week for precautionary reasons because of Stuart Skinner (upper body) injury, but he will head back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). The 22-year-old Murashov, touted as Pittsburgh's goalie of the future, has been excellent in the AHL this season, posting a 2.13 GAA and .922 SV% in 35 games (23-8-3).
Korczak is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Vancouver.
Korczak will take a seat on Tuesday in favour of Ben Hutton. Korczak has three goals and 11 assists in 75 games this season.
Gauthier has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Stuart Skinner (upper body) was a late scratch on Sunday, not giving Pittsburgh enough time to recalled Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. As a result, they recalled Gauthier to serve as Arturs Silovs' backup, but he will head to the AHL and swap places with Murashov for the duration of Skinner's injury.
Murashov has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Pittsburgh does not play until Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, but they appear to be without Stuart Skinner (upper body), which will result in Murashov being recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). The 22-year-old Murashov made his NHL debut earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he has an impressive 2.13 GAA and .922 SV% in 35 games (23-8-3).
Gauthier has been recalled from the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL).
Hayes has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
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Silovs will start vs. Florida on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Silovs will start Saturday vs. the Panthers.
Hayes has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Hayes made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring three goals in 13 games, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The undrafted 23-year-old forward has 35 points (22G / 13A) in 39 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) this season.
McGroarty has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
With injured players returning to Pittsburgh's lineup, McGroarty will head back to the AHL. The 22-year-old forward averaged 11:46 time-on-ice and scored five points (2G / 3A) in 21 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Koivunen has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
With injured players returning to Pittsburgh's lineup, Koivunen will head back to the AHL. The 22-year-old Koivunen averaged 12:29 time-on-ice and scored seven points (2G / 5A) in 36 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Rust (lower-body) will return in Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Rust was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Rust has 61 points (27G / 34A) in 67 games this season, and is just four points short of the career-high 65 points he had a season ago. Rust has been impressive offensively lately, scoring 20 points (8G / 12A) in 16 games in March.
Hayes drew back into Pittsburgh’s lineup vs. Detroit on Tuesday.
With Bryan Rust (upper body) being a late scratch for Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Hayes drew into the lineup as his replacement. The 23-year-old forward has three goals in 13 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Rust (lower-body) was a late scratch vs. Detroit on Tuesday.
Rust was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, and it is unclear what his status will be on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Rust has 61 points (27G / 34A) in 67 games this season, and is just four points short of the career-high 65 points he had a season ago. Rust has been impressive offensively lately, scoring 20 points (8G / 12A) in 16 games in March.
Malkin (upper-body) is available and will return vs. Detroit on Tuesday.
Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward has missed the last four games, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season.
Koivunen has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
With injured players returning to Pittsburgh's lineup, Koivunen will head back to the AHL. The 22-year-old Koivunen averaged 12:29 time-on-ice and scored seven points (2G / 5A) in 36 games with Pittsburgh this season.
McGroarty has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
With injured players returning to Pittsburgh's lineup, McGroarty will head back to the AHL. The 22-year-old forward averaged 11:46 time-on-ice and scored five points (2G / 3A) in 21 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Crosby (lower-body) will return to the Penguins lineup on Monday.
Crosby has not played since suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, but will return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. With the Penguins still amid a battle for a playoff spot, they'll gladly welcome Crosby's 64 points (28G / 36A) through 61 games back in their lineup.
