Penguins Making Change at Goalie
The Pittsburgh Penguins are still turning to their backup goalie as their playoff lives remain on the line.
PITTSBURGH – For the seventh consecutive game, the Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to Alex Nedeljkovic as their starting goalie. With time running out on the season and the playoffs still within striking distance, Nedeljkovic appears to have completely taken over as the Penguins’ starter.
Tristan Jarry may have missed a couple of games due to illness, but Nedeljkovic will likely be the Penguins' go-to goalie down the stretch.
The Penguins have seven games left and are just three points out of the Eastern Conference’s second wild card spot. In Nedeljkovic’s six straight starts heading into this key matchup, the Penguins have secured at least one standings point each time.
Over this stretch, Nedeljkovic has gone 4-0-2 with a .915 save percentage. He and the Penguins’ most important matchup is next on the ledger.
The Penguins will wrap up a four-game road trip with a stop against the Washington Capitals, who hold that second wild card spot. This contest could make or break the Penguins’ season with a big swing in playoff odds and momentum on the line.
At a critical juncture like this, the Penguins are sticking with the hot hand between the pipes and rightfully so. Nedeljkovic has given them the best chance to win and that should continue in Washington.
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