Kral will head back to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) after getting a quick cup of tea in the NHL. Across two games the 23-year-old only managed to see an average TOI of 9:58, while getting one shot and zero points. He will hope to return to the big club sooner rather than later.
Carter only managed 4:18 TOI before leaving the Penguins' last contest due to a lower-body injury. The 37-year-old was enjoying a strong start to 2022-23, collecting six points (2G/4A) through his first nine games.
The Penguins currently find themselves on a four-game skid so the news that Kris Letang may miss Tuesday due to illness does not come at a good time whatsoever. Letang has struggled early on in 2022-23, posting a -5 plus/minus rating with only four points (0G/4A) through his first nine games.
Jarry surrendered four goals on 28 shots in the Penguins loss in Vancouver last Friday. After starting the season 4-0 with a .941 SV%, Jarry has dropped two in a row while giving up 10 goals on 75 shots (.867 SV%). Things won't get any easier on Tuesday, when he faces a Bruins team that is 8-1-0 and lead the NHL in goals per game (4.2).
Nedeljkovic will be looking to bounce back after a six-goal, 35-save (.854 SV%) loss against the New Jersey Devils his last time out. Nedeljkovic has struggled this season as he has taken a back seat to Ville Husson. He hopes to improve his ugly .890 SV% and 3.96 GAA. He faces an offensively strong Sabres team coming off a 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. Buffalo surprisingly ranks 5th in the NHL in goals for per game (3.63).
Nedeljkovic will be looking to bounce back after a six-goal, 35-save (.854 SV%) loss against the New Jersey Devils his last time out. Nedeljkovic has struggled this season as he has taken a back seat to Ville Husson. He will be hoping to improve on his ugly .890 SV% and 3.96 GAA. He faces an offensively strong Sabres team coming off a 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. Buffalo surprisingly ranks 5th in the NHL in goals for per game (3.63).
Kral will replace Victor Mete as Mark Giordano's defensive partner for Saturday's game in LA.
Jarry allowed a season high six goals on 47 shots (.872 SV%) as he earned his first loss of the season his last time out in a 6-3 game vs. Edmonton. The Penguins' starter has been very solid so far this season as shown by his 4-1-0 record and .923 SV%. He draws the start against the Canucks who playing their second game of a back-to-back after winning their first game of the season Thursday in a 5-4 win over Seattle
Kral has been recalled from the Marlies (AHL) for the second time this season after Kyle Clifford was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday. Through three games with the Marlies, he has zero points and a -1 plus/minus prior to the call up.
The Red Wings' goalie carousel continues Tuesday as Alex Nedeljkovic takes the crease after losing his last outing in overtime, 4-3 while facing 29 shots (.862 SV%). He backed up Ville Husso in the Wings' previous game where they beat the Ducks 5-1. Detroit will host New Jersey on their second game of their back-to-back Tuesday after they had their worst loss of the season Monday, dropping a 6-3 contest to Washington.
The Red Wings' goalie carousel continues Tuesday as Alex Nedeljkovic takes the crease after losing his last outing in overtime, 4-3 while facing 29 shots (.862 SV%). He backed up Ville Husso in the Wings' previous game where they beat the Ducks 5-1. Detroit will host New Jersey on their second game of their back-to-back Tuesday after they had their worst loss of the season Monday, dropping a 6-3 contest to Washington.
Jarry will put his undefeated record on the line Monday as his Penguins head to Edmonton to take on the Oilers Monday. Fresh off a 29 save (.906 SV%) 6-3 victory over Columbus, Jarry is an early Vezina favourite as he has a 4-0-0 record along with a .941 SV% and 2.02 GAA. He will face an Oilers team looking to score for the first time in two games after getting shutout by the St.Louis Blues 2-0 on Saturday night.
