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Ryan Graves – Erik Karlsson
P.O. Joseph – Chad Ruhwedel" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Don’t expect any changes within the defensive pairings just yet. John Ludvig is healthy and ready to go, but he skated in Evgeni Malkin’s spot during the most recent team practice rather than with a defensive partner." } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Starting Goalie", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Alex Nedeljkovic" } }, { "id": "s6p5lyyj-5v9sry00", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1756009804730966349", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1756009804730966349", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It’s the opening half of back-to-back games for the Penguins so both netminders are expected to see time this weekend. Alex Nedeljkovic will get the nod against the Wild, while Jarry will likely be the starter tomorrow against the Jets." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Preview: Crosby and Malkin Rule the Wild" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Penguins Favorite Named Top Trade Target" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Oilers Targeting Jake Guentzel in Trade With Penguins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Exclusive: Erik Karlsson Hopeful for Second Olympic Run" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It's Time for Sam Poulin to Join Penguins" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Penguins vs Wild: Goalie Announced, Injury Forces Lineup Changes