Seattle Kraken News

Murray missed a month in late-February/early-March with a concussion, but returned to go 4-3-1 with a 3.38 GAA and .898 SV% in eight games down the stretch. Murray had a down year, but has been ridiculous in the playoffs over the last two years. The 23-year-old is 22-9 with a 1.95 GAA, .928 SV% and four shutouts in 32 career playoff starts. If he can re-gain that form, the Penguins could win a third straight Stanley Cup.

Murray allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Penguins win over Montreal last night. The Penguins will stick with Murray tonight after he has won three of his last four starts with a 3.26 GAA and .898 SV%. Murray is 2-1-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .894 SV% vs. the Capitals this season.

Grubauer allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Capitals win in New York on Monday. Braden Holtby started the last two games, but Grubauer will get back between the pipes tonight in Pittsburgh. He has won three in a row while allowing just six goals on 90 shots (.933 SV%) with one shutout.

Grubauer allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Capitals win in New York on Monday. Braden Holtby started the last two games, but Grubauer will get back between the pipes tonight in Pittsburgh. He has won three in a row while allowing just six goals on 90 shots (.933 SV%) with one shutout.

Tolvanen, 18, was the No.30 overall pick in last summer’s draft and joins the Predators after one year in the KHL. Tolvanen scored 21 goals with 17 assists (38 points) in 51 games with Jokerit—adding three goals in four playoff games. The rookie winger is expected to skate on the Predators top line with Ryan Johansen and Viktor Arvidsson.

Murray allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Penguins win in New Jersey on Thursday. It has been a struggle for Murray since returning to the Penguins crease in late-March—the 23-year-old is 2-2-1 with a 3.61 GAA and .897 SV%. Despite the struggles, the Penguins need a win and he has a nice matchup to do so.