Penguins expected to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Canadiens
The Penguins are slated to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in Tuesday’s home game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena.
In 21 games this season, Jarry has a 12-5-4 record, a 1.92 goals against average, a .934 save percentage and three shutouts.
Jarry’s most recent game was a 4-2 road win against the Washington Capitals on Friday. He made 29 saves on 31 shots that contest.
Notes:
• The Penguin had an optional morning skate Tuesday. In addition to Jarry, those who participated included forwards Zach Aston-Reese, Teddy Blueger, Danton Heinen, Sam Lafferty, Drew O’Connor, Evan Rodrigues and Dominik Simon; defensemen Mark Friedman, Kris Letang, Mike Matheson, Marcus Pettersson and Chad Ruhwedel; and goaltender Casey DeSmith.
Forward Evgeni Malkin, currently on long-term injured reserve as he recovers from a right knee injury, skated in a non-contact fashion.
Additionally, injured forwards Jake Guentzel (right hand) and Bryan Rust (undisclosed) each worked out on the ice before the morning skate.
• The Canadiens are expected to start goaltender Jake Allen. In 22 games this season, Allen has a 5-14-2 record, along with a 3.01 goals against average, a .906 save percentage and two shutouts.
On Nov. 27, Allen made a career-best 47 saves on 50 shots and led the Canadiens to a 6-3 road win against the Penguins. That was the Penguins’ most recent loss at home.
Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.
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