Hayes has missed the Penguins' last seven games due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision to return on Friday vs. Winnipeg. Hayes was acquired by Pittsburgh in the offseason from St. Louis and has struggled out of the gate with only three goals, four points and a -8 plus/minus through 14 games played.
Jarry has earned his second consecutive start for the first time this season as he hosts Winnipeg in PIttsburgh on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off his best performance to date vs. Tampa Bay (.914 SV%) in his previous start but has struggled mightily all season with his 1-2-1 record, 4.72 GAA and .863 SV%. He draws the unfortunate task of the Winnipeg Jets, who currently hold the NHL's best record with their 16-3-0 record and lead the NHL in goals per game (4.21).
Joseph has been sidelined the past three games but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday, replacing Matthew Kessel. The 25-year-old Joseph is averaging 13:48 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A), 10 blocks, and seven hits in 13 games.
Joseph has been sidelined the past three games but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday, replacing Matthew Kessel. The 25-year-old Joseph is averaging 13:48 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A), 10 blocks, and seven hits in 13 games.
Tomasino will fill in for Luke Evangelista, who was a late scratch for Wednesday's game in Seattle. Tomasino has zero goals and one assist in ten games this season.
Letang has returned to practice but will miss a third consecutive game due to illness. The 37-year-old veteran Letang is averaging 23:12 time-on-ice in his 19th NHL season and has six points (2G / 4A), 20 blocks, and 35 hits in 18 games.
The Penguins will turn to Jarry between the pipes for the second time in three games since his return from a conditioning loan in the AHL. Jarry struggled in his return to action, allowing five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Penguins enter the action on Tuesday as +135 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning club that has outscored their opposition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak.
Lizotte missed the first 11 games of the season with a concussion and was struck in the face by a shot in the first period of Wednesday's game, forcing him to leave the game. Matt Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.
Blake Lizotte (concussion) will not play on Friday, allowing Nieto to draw into the lineup for his season debut. Nieto started the 2024-25 season on a conditioning loan after returning from a knee injury. He score one point (1G / 0A) in two games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, his first stop in the AHL since the 2013-14 season.
With Kris Letang battling an illness, St. Ivany will return to the lineup on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old St. Ivany is averaging 16:02 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 14 games this season.
Letang is battling an illness and will be sidelined for the first time this season. The 37-year-old veteran Letang is averaging 23:12 time-on-ice in his 19th NHL season and has six points (2G / 4A), 20 blocks, and 35 hits in 18 games.
Lizotte missed the first 11 games of the season with a concussion and was struck in the face by a shot in the first period of Wednesday's game, forcing him to leave the game. Matt Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.
