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Pittsburgh Penguins News
Hayes (undisclosed) will not play against the Capitals on Thursday.

The Penguins final game of the season is on Thursday against the Washington Capitals and unfortunately Hayes is not ready to draw into the lineup. The 32-year-old Hayes is averaging 12:03 time-on-ice and has 23 points (13G / 10A) in 64 games this season.

Kevin Hayes
Nedeljkovic will start Thursday vs. the Capitals.

The Penguins will conclude their third consecutive season without playoff hockey, turning to Nedeljovkic between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Nedeljkovic played well in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old goalie has a 3.16 GAA and .894 SV% in 37 appearances this season (13-15-5). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -101 home underdogs against a Capitals team that is 2-3-0 in their last five games.

Alex Nedeljkovic
Letang underwent successful surgery to close a patent foramen ovale (PFO, a small hole in the heart).

The Penguins announced on Wednesday that Letang had successful closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO; small hole in the heart). The expected recovery time is four to six weeks, so Letang will be ready for training camp in the fall.

Kris Letang
Jarry will start in New Jersey on Friday.

The Penguins are coming off a 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, a 26-save performance by Jarry for his second shutout of the season. Jarry has been better since returning from the AHL in mid-March but remains inconsistent. He has two shutouts in his last five games (3-1-1) but sports a pedestrian .893 SV%. The Penguins enter Friday's contest as +165 road underdogs against a New Jersey Devils team coming off a disappointing 7-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.

Tristan Jarry
Lizotte (lower-body) will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Lizotte did not play in Pittsburgh's previous game and will miss the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Lizotte is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 59 games this season. Matthew Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.

Blake Lizotte