Pittsburgh Penguins

Rickard Rakell posted two points for the Penguins Monday night, scoring one goal and picking up one assist in a 5-4 loss to the Mammoth.

Fantasy Impact: Rakell has struggled to make an impact in the offensive zone of late, recording points for the first time in his last eight contests. The veteran has struggled to make a consistent impact early in the season for head coach Dan Muse, notching four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 games so far this season.

Erik Karlsson tallied two points for the Penguins Monday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 5-4 loss to the Mammoth.

Fantasy Impact: Karlsson continues a torrid stretch in the offensive zone, posting points in five of his last six contests. The veteran has offered head coach Dan Muse one of the more dynamic offensive options in the Pittsburgh lineup while leading the blueline group on a nightly basis, carrying a 1.10 point per game average (one goal, 10 assists) in 10 games so far this season.

Andrei Kuzmenko posted one assist in the Penguins' 5-4 loss to the Mammoth Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Kuzmenko was able to break through for head coach Dan Muse, picking up a point for the first time in six contests Monday night. The winger looks to offer more impactful output as part of a re-tooled Penguins forward group as the season continues.

Bryan Rust notched two assists in the Penguins' 5-4 loss to the Mammoth Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Rust has heated up in the offensive zone of late, recording points in two of his last three contests. The veteran winger remains one of the more stable offensive options for head coach Dan Muse to this point, picking up five points (three goals, two assists) through seven games so far this season.

Egor Chinakhov missed Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche due to a lower-body injury and remains without a timeline for his return. (Source: Josh Yohoe on X)

Fantasy Impact: Chinakhov appears to have sustained the injury in Tuesday's loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, as he was unable to play Friday. He was seen with a noticeable limp after the game, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the Pittsburgh Penguins' road trip, which has two games remaining.

Anthony Mantha notched one assist in the Penguins' 6-3 loss to the Lightning Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Mantha continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone, recording points in 10 of his last 14 games (nine goals, five assists) for the Penguins. The 31-year-old continues to offer first-year head coach Dan Muse a stable offensive option in the Pittsburgh lineup, registering 59 points (30 goals, 29 assists) in 76 games so far this season.

Sidney Crosby tallied one assist in the Penguins' 5-4 win over the Jets Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Crosby has caught fire in the offensive zone since returning from injury, tallying points in each of his last two games (one goal, two assists) for the Penguins. The center continues to offer fantasy managers an elite offensive option while leading a surprising Pittsburgh lineup to this point, posting a 1.07 point per game average (28 goals, 34 assists) in 58 games so far this season.

Evgeni Malkin posted one assist in the Penguins' 5-4 win over the Jets Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Malkin has caught fire in the offensive zone since returning from suspension, registering points in each of his last three games (two goals, three assists) for the Penguins. The veteran center remains one of many productive offensive options as part of a surprising Pittsburgh lineup, posting a 1.06 point per game average (15 goals, 37 assists) in 49 games so far this season.

Justin Brazeau tallied two assists in the Penguins' 6-2 win over the Oilers Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: Brazeau has heated up in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in three of his last five games (two goals, two assists) for the Penguins. The winger remains one of the surprising offensive options in the Pittsburgh lineup for head coach Dan Muse to this point, recording 24 points (14 goals, 10 assists) in 36 games so far this season.

Kris Letang was able to find the back of the net for the Penguins Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

Fantasy Impact: Letang continues a productive stretch in the offensive zone, picking up points in four of his last five games (one goal, three assists) for the Penguins. The 38-year-old remains one of the more reliable offensive options from the Pittsburgh blueline for head coach Dan Muse, notching 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 39 games so far this season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers along with Samuel Poulin in exchange for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round draft pick according to Frank Seravalli. (Source: Frank Seravalli on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jarry will now get the opportunity to play behind an Edmonton squad led by superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl that fell victim to inconsistent goaltending throughout the season to this point. The 30-year-old netminder carries a 2.66 GAA and .909 save percentage in 14 appearances (13-9-3, one shutout) while splitting time with Arturs Silovs in the Pittsburgh net prior to the trade.

Thomas Novak registered one assist in the Penguins' 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets Saturday night.

Fantasy Impact: Novak has been productive in the offensive zone of late, notching points in each of his last three games (one goal, two assists) for the Penguins. The center remains a risky option to trust for fantasy managers as one of many inconsistent offensive options as part of a re-tooled Pittsburgh lineup under first-year head coach Dan Muse.

Connor Dewar was able to light the lamp for the Penguins Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 5-3 win over the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact: Dewar has had a nose for the net of late, scoring goals in three of his last four games (three goals) for the Penguins. The 26-year-old will look to provide new head coach with another stable offensive option as part of a surprising Pittsburgh lineup as the season continues.

Arturs Silovs was brilliant in net for the Penguins Tuesday night, stopping all 25 shots faced in a 3-0 win over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact: Silovs was able to answer every challenge faced against a strong New York forward group, registering his first-career shutout in the victory Tuesday night. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the workload split to begin the season between Silovs and veteran Tristan Jarry for more clarity from the Pittsburgh goaltending situation.

Blake Lizotte was able to find the back of the net for the Penguins Tuesday night, scoring one goal in a 3-0 win over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact: Lizotte made an impact as part of a revamped Pittsburgh lineup in the season opener, making his presence felt consistently for first-year head coach Dan Muse. The forward is more of a depth option in the Pittsburgh lineup, making him difficult to trust on a nightly basis until proven otherwise.