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Penguins Make Three Unexpected Roster Moves Ahead of Game vs. the Washington Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins have brought up goaltending prospect Sergei Murashov after his strong start to the year in the AHL with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
There are multiple injuries to report with the Pittsburgh Penguins, perhaps most concerningly with goaltender Tristan Jarry, after their 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs last night in Toronto.
The Penguins have placed him on Injured Reserve, and have also placed forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau on Injured Reserve.
The Penguins have also called up goaltender Sergei Murashov from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, as well as forward Danton Heinen and defenseman Ryan Graves.
Forward Danton Heinen, defenseman Ryan Graves and goaltender Sergei Murashov have been recalled from WBSPenguins.
Defenseman Owen Pickering has been re-assigned to WBS.
Forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau as well as goaltender Tristan Jarry have been placed on Injured Reserve.
Defenseman Owen Pickering has been re-assigned to WBS.
Forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau as well as goaltender Tristan Jarry have been placed on Injured Reserve.
Jarry has seen his stats improve this year with a 5-2 record and a .911 SV%. Brazeau has impressed in his first year with Pittsburgh with 12 points (6G, 6A) while Acciari has three assists.
The Penguins Have Called Up Goaltender Sergei Murashov From The AHL
The Penguins took Murashov with the 118th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, and he's played his entire career up until last year in his native Russia.
He split time between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.
So far this year, Murashov is 5-2-0 with a .931 SV%. He's considered the potential starter of the future for the Penguins, who have struggled to get consistent goaltending for the last handful of seasons.
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NOVEMBRE 4 | 92 ANSWERS Penguins Make Three Unexpected Roster Moves Ahead of Game vs. the Washington Capitals Is Sergei Murashov the Penguins goalie of the future? | ||
| Yes | 85 | 92.4 % |
| No | 7 | 7.6 % |
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