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Jarry will start vs. Winnipeg on Friday.

Jarry has earned his second consecutive start for the first time this season as he hosts Winnipeg in PIttsburgh on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off his best performance to date vs. Tampa Bay (.914 SV%) in his previous start but has struggled mightily all season with his 1-2-1 record, 4.72 GAA and .863 SV%. He draws the unfortunate task of the Winnipeg Jets, who currently hold the NHL's best record with their 16-3-0 record and lead the NHL in goals per game (4.21).

Tristan Jarry
Silovs will start vs. the Rangers on Tuesday.

Silovs has not played much this season but was excellent in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, and will return to the crease for the second time in the last three games. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 3.86 GAA and .850 SV% in five outings (1-2-1). The Canucks enter the action on Tuesday as +105 home underdogs against a New York Rangers club on a two-game winning streak.

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

Silovs has not played much this season but was excellent in his previous outing, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, and will return to the crease for the second time in the last three games. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 3.86 GAA and .850 SV% in five outings (1-2-1). The Canucks enter the action on Tuesday as +105 home underdogs against a New York Rangers club on a two-game winning streak.

Arturs Silovs
Letang (illness) skated in full during Pittsburgh's morning skate but will remain out on Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay.

Letang has returned to practice but will miss a third consecutive game due to illness. The 37-year-old veteran Letang is averaging 23:12 time-on-ice in his 19th NHL season and has six points (2G / 4A), 20 blocks, and 35 hits in 18 games.

Kris Letang
Jarry will start vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

The Penguins will turn to Jarry between the pipes for the second time in three games since his return from a conditioning loan in the AHL. Jarry struggled in his return to action, allowing five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins enter the action on Tuesday as +135 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning club that has outscored their opposition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak.

Tristan Jarry