Mukhamadullin was a key piece in the trade that sent Timo Meier to New Jersey and will make his NHL debut Saturday vs. Buffalo. The 22-year-old Russian defensemen was the 20th overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft and has excelled with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season, with 26 points (5G/21A) in 39 games played.
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will likely start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Dellandrea will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Craig Smith draws back into the lineup. Dellandrea has one goal and two assists in 21 games this season.
Mukhamadullin was the 20th overall pick of the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft before being traded to the San Jose Sharks as part of the Timo Meier deal last season. In 39 games with the San Jose Baracuda, Mukhamadullin has 26 points (5G / 21A).
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
Reaves has been on the Injured Reserve since December 14th and made some news this passed week after stating he had been healthy for weeks despite being on the IR. The 37-year-old veteran winger is in the first year of a three-year, $4.05 million contract signed in the offseason and has a goal and no assists in 21 games played so far this season.
Ferraro was limited to only 14:02 time-on-ice before exiting Monday's game against the Los Angeles Kings with an undisclosed injury. Calen Addison will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
Dellandrea played his first game in three weeks on Saturday and recorded one assist in 15:01 time-on-ice, but returned to being a healthy scratch on Sunday. On Tuesday, he will draw back into the lineup and play on the fourth line with Radek Faksa and Sam Steel.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup during the Sabres' upcoming road trip. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
Bowers played the last three games for the Devils, being held without a point while averaging under seven minutes time-on-ice. The 24-year-old Bowers will return to the Utica Comets of the AHL, where he has seven points (6G / 1A) in 29 games this season.
Gaudette has been recalled from the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) in correspondence to Kasperi Kapanen (knee) being placed on the injured reserve. In 37 games with Springfield, Gaudette has 36 points (24G / 12A). He is expected to make his Blues' debut Thursday on their third line.
Due to some strong play, Nedeljkovic has become a fixture in the Penguins' crease over the last month and will start for the fourth time in the last six games on Thursday. Nedeljkovic allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%), a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on January 4th, but has been nearly unbeatable otherwise, allowing only one goal in three of his last four starts, posting a .933 SV%. The Penguins are -126 home favourites against the Vancouver Canucks, who are riding a three-game winning streak, outscoring their opposition 17-9.
