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The Pittsburgh Penguins are pretty well-known at this point for the goaltending depth they possess in their system. Netminders like Sergei Murashov, Joel Blomqvist, and 2025 draftee Gabriel D'Aigle have received a fair amount of attention. 

But there is another name that has flown under the radar for the past several seasons, and he was rewarded by the organization on Friday. 

The Penguins announced that they signed Taylor Gauthier to a one-year entry-level contract for $775,000 at the NHL level. The deal runs through the end of the 2025-26 season, giving the Penguins one more potential option at goaltender on the NHL roster for the remainder of the 2025-26 season as well as the playoffs. 

Gauthier, 25, is having another outstanding campaign with the Wheeling Nailers - Pittsburgh's ECHL affiliate - boasting a 12-6-5 record to go along with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. This is his third-consecutive season having a save percentage of at least .923 at the ECHL level. 

He had one appearance at the AHL level last season, which was a 32-save shutout on Apr. 19, 2025. He has made five total appearances in the AHL dating back to 2023-24.

Evgeni Malkin Suspended Five Games By NHL's Department Of Player SafetyEvgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin.

The signing of Gauthier through the end of the 2025-26 season gives the Penguins some much-needed insurance at the goaltending position for a potential playoff run, as any goaltender used down the stretch and into the NHL playoffs must be signed to an NHL contract. Most teams carry three goaltenders in the NHL playoffs. 

This will also be key because the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins are likely to clinch an AHL playoff spot, and they will need two goaltenders for their playoff run as well. Murashov and Blomqvist have been the AHL tandem for most of the season. 

Penguins Acquire Big Forward From Red WingsThe Pittsburgh Penguins made a trade with the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

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Longtime Chicago Blackhawks player and analyst Troy Murray died Saturday, March 7, from cancer at the age of 63, the team announced.

"Troy was the epitome of a Blackhawk, so far beyond his incredible playing career with a presence felt in every corner of our organization over the last 45 years," Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement. "He was admired by his teammates and our players, and was so proud to connect generations of Blackhawks through his work with the Blackhawks Alumni Association. He jumped at every call to support our local community with our Foundation."

Murray was selected by Chicago in the third round of the 1980 NHL draft and joined the team in the 1982 playoffs after two seasons at the University of North Dakota.

Nicknamed "Muzz," he would play for the Blackhawks until 1990-91, then return for parts of the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons, recording 197 goals and 291 assists in 688 regular-season games, including a career-best 99 points in 1985-86. He also won the Selke Trophy as top defensive forward that season.

He was also captain of the old Winnipeg Jets and played for the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Colorado Avalanche. He won a Stanley Cup in 1995-96 with Colorado in his final NHL season. He had 230 goals and 354 assists in 914 NHL games.

After retiring from hockey, he went into broadcasting and served as the Blackhawks radio analyst for more than two decades, calling the Stanley Cup championships in 2010, 2013 and 2015.

"He never missed a chance to say ‘hello’ in our press box and always knew the perfect time for a joke just when someone around the office needed it most," Wirtz said. "And he absolutely loved bringing Blackhawks hockey to you, our fans, night after night with a dedication to his craft that never wavered to the very end."

Murray announced in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He would return to the booth and continue working with the community.

"During his long and hard battle with cancer, it was often said that Troy didn’t have any ‘give up’ in him," Wirtz said. "While our front office simply won’t be the same without him, we will carry that spirit forward every day in his honor. We’ll miss you, Muzz.”

Reaction to Troy Murray's death

Heaven just acquired one of the very, very best, and much too young. You fought like a lion. You lived life to its fullest. May you rest in peace Muzz. You will be remembered forever. Love ya.
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— Darren R Pang (@Panger40) March 7, 2026

We’ll miss you, “Muzz” ❤️

From all of us here at the Blackhawks, we extend our deepest condolences to Troy’s family and friends, our alumni and the many fans who loved him dearly

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— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 7, 2026

Heartbreaking to hear the news today on the passing of @muzz19. Always had so much respect for Troy as a former @NHLBlackhawks and even better person. RIP my friend.

— Patrick Kane (@88PKane) March 7, 2026

The Avalanche mourns the passing of 1996 Stanley Cup champion Troy Murray. Our deepest condolences go to his family, friends, teammates and fans. pic.twitter.com/YKUaUDo9Ih

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 7, 2026

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TORONTO - The Los Angeles Kings made a couple of trades on Friday's NHL trade deadline. One of those moves included Kings GM Ken Holland trading right winger Corey Perry to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2028 second-round pick.

On Saturday, after the morning skate in preparation for Tampa's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Perry explained what his short time in Los Angeles was like.

"I truly enjoyed it," the 40-year-old veteran said. "I can't say enough about the organization, how they treat the players.

"It probably didn't go as expected off the hop, but my time there was tremendous. My family is still living out there," he said.

Perry played 50 games for the Kings this season, after signing a one-year, $2-million contract in the off-season. In his short time with L.A., he scored 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points.

Now, he's back with some familiar faces on the Lightning roster. Perry spent two seasons with the Bolts in 2021-22 and 2022-23, visiting the Stanley Cup final once. 

Why Los Angeles Kings GM Ken Holland Had An Underrated NHL Trade DeadlineWhile it wasn't a loud deadline, GM Ken Holland and the Los Angeles Kings made some sensible moves that make the team better for the playoff push and the future.

With his move to Tampa Bay, he was required to waive his full no-trade clause. 

"It was a lot of back and forth, a lot of discussion with family, and eventually we made the decision (to move)," he said.

The former Hart Trophy and Rocket Richard Trophy winner shared that his plane landed around 4 a.m. EST.

Perry said that he wasn't thinking about waiving his clause for very long. It wasn't a decision that was made well in advance, but rather a decision he made minutes after finding out about the Lightning's trade offer.

He's advanced to the Stanley Cup final for the last two seasons, and in five of the last six years. Becoming a member of the Lightning, who sit atop the Atlantic Division, allows him to chase that streak in hopes of a different outcome.

Nonetheless, Perry is happy and excited to be joining a group of old friends and mentioned, "It's kind of like I never left, I guess."

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The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Saturday that legendary broadcaster and alumnus Troy Murray has passed away at the age of 63 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

The Hawks selected Murray with their third-round pick (57th overall) in the 1980 NHL Draft. He went on to become one of the best two-way centers in the league, including a Selke Trophy in the 1985-86 season. 

Over the course of his NHL career, Murray scored 230 goals and had 354 assists in 915 games played. As a defensive specialist, his offensive production was not too shabby, hence the 1986 Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward. He received votes for the award in 7 other seasons besides his winning one. 

After leaving Chicago as a player, Murray spent time with the Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Colorado Avalanche. With Winnipeg, he served as team captain, and he won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 1996, which turned out to be his final season as a player. 

Troy Murray then returned to Chicago to be their color commentator on the radio, where he became a local legend. For being a Calgary native, he was a favorite in Chicago for a variety of reasons that go beyond his playing career. His deep knowledge of the game and incredible insight made him one of the best broadcasters in the world for over two decades. 

Murray was also very active as an NHL alumnus, as the President of the Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association. For a long time, he played a key role in the comfort of former players once their careers ended. 

After Murray announced his cancer diagnosis in 2021, he continued to fight hard. He worked in the broadcast booth for as long as his body allowed him, and he remained one of the greats until his time was done. He leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. He is proof that a person can truly be from two places at once. 

The Blackhawks community lost an incredible person, an amazing broadcaster, and someone who was incredibly dedicated to the team and its fans. He will be missed. 

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Defenseman Alexander Romanov could be ready for the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs if the New York Islanders qualify, per general manager Mathieu Darche.

Romanov, who sustained a right-shoulder injury that required surgery on Nov. 18, was expected to be out until mid-playoffs, but he's progressed faster than they expected. 

"Romy is doing really, really well," Darche said following the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. "You see him before practice. There's a chance he could be ready for the playoffs, if not, like, very early in the playoffs. So he's trending really well right now. It was a long shot for the playoffs. He's rehabbing really well. It's still, like, it's borderline for playoffs, but there is a chance."

So you are saying there's a chance?

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov Progressing After Shoulder SurgeryRomanov is back on the ice, firing shots as he continues a challenging recovery. His mid-playoff-round return date hasn't changed.

Per the amended CBA playoff rules, a team's game roster must be salary cap compliant. That means the Islanders need to fit Romanov's $6 million cap hit into their lineup. 

Looking at the books, the Islanders currently have $3.521,236 in available cap space, but that's for the entirety of the roster. 

If Romanov is back on the playoff roster, likely on the left side of Scott Mayfield in place of Carson Soucy, the Islanders' game roster cap hit would be $85.89 million, almost $10 million below the $95.5 million salary cap. 

That's based on this roster:

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Ritchie-Schenn-Heineman

Lee-Pageau-Holmstrom

MacLean-Cizikas-Gatcomb

Schaefer-Pulock

Pelech-DeAngelo

Romanov-Mayfield

Sorokin

Rittich

The Islanders currently sit tied in points for second place in the Metropolitan Division with 19 games to go. 

CHICAGO (AP) — Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned into becoming the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63.

The Blackhawks announced on Saturday that Murray died earlier in the day, without specifying where.

Nicknamed “Muzz,” Murray revealed in August 2021 he had been diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatments. He did not specify the type of cancer he had or provide any other details about his condition. Murray continued working on Blackhawks broadcasts, though at a diminished workload, before stepping away entirely this season.

Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said the organization was “deeply heartbroken.”

“Troy was the epitome of a Blackhawk so far beyond his incredible playing career, with his presence felt in every corner of our organization over the last 45 years,” Wirtz said.

“During his long and hard battle with cancer, it was often said that Troy didn’t have any ‘give up’ in him,” Wirtz added. “While our front office won’t be the same without him, we will carry that spirit forward every day in his honor. We’ll miss you, Troy.”

Murray was best known as one of the Blackhawks most respected leaders during a 15-year NHL career that ended with him winning a Stanley Cup in his lone season with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.

After spending the following season with the International Hockey League Chicago Wolves, Murray stayed in the city to begin his broadcasting career in 1998. Murray also became president of the Blackhawks alumni association.

“Troy Murray is remembered for not only his contributions on the ice, but for his professionalism and humility and dedication to the city of Chicago,” the team said in a release. “He leaves behind a lasting legacy within the Blackhawks family and the broader hockey world.”

Selected by Chicago in the third round of the 1980 draft, the center broke in with the Blackhawks by playing one game as a 19-year-old during the 1981-82 season.

From Calgary, Alberta, Murray topped 20 goals five times, including a career-best 45 goals and 99 points in 1985-86, while also known for his defensive play. That same season, he became the Blackhawks’ first player to win the NHL’s Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league’s top defensive forward.

Murray finished with 197 goals and 488 points in 688 games over two stints with the Blackhawks, and also played for Winnipeg, where he served as the Jets captain, Ottawa and Pittsburgh. Overall, he had 230 goals and 584 points in 915 career games.

Murray played collegiately at North Dakota, and earned WCHA rookie of the year honors as a freshman in 1981, and the following year helped the school win its fourth NCAA championship. In 1982, he also was captain of the Canada’s world junior championships gold medal-winning team.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

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On the night before the NHL trade deadline, the Winnipeg Jets made their biggest move yet, sending defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a pair of draft picks, defenseman Jacob Bryson and prospect forward Isak Rosen.

According to Jets head coach Scott Arniel, both Bryson and Rosen are expected to make their Jets debut Saturday when Winnipeg takes on the Vancouver Canucks.

Bryson, 28, arrives in Winnipeg after serving as a steady depth option on Buffalo’s blue line this season. The London, Ontario native has appeared in 35 games with the Sabres, recording five points and posting a minus-one rating. Originally selected in the fourth round of the NHL Draft, Bryson has developed into a reliable NHL defenseman during his time in Buffalo.

He has played for the Sabres in each of the past six seasons and has only seen limited time in the American Hockey League. One stint came during his first professional season after leaving college, while two others were brief assignments totaling just 15 games. Bryson is expected to fill a role similar to the one Schenn held for much of this season, providing dependable depth on the Jets' blue line.

Winnipeg got the best pending-UFA in the trade lmaooo 💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/n5sEbZxTiM

— Justin 🫶🇨🇦 (@Justin_L_99) March 6, 2026

Rosen, 22, could turn out to be one of the more intriguing pieces of the trade for Winnipeg. Selected 14th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, the Swedish forward has shown flashes of potential but has not yet secured a permanent role in the NHL with Buffalo.

Rosen has played 31 NHL games across three call-ups with the Sabres, recording eight points during those appearances. Most of his development has come in the American Hockey League, where he has steadily improved each year.

This season he has been particularly productive, scoring 25 goals and adding 18 assists for 43 points in 37 games. Now in his fourth professional season, Rosen has developed into a point per game player at the AHL level. While he may still need more time before becoming a full time NHL player, he has the potential to grow into a depth scoring option for Winnipeg in the near future.

The Jets enter Saturday’s matchup riding strong momentum after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4 to 1 on Thursday. The win improved Winnipeg’s recent record to 5-2-3 over their last ten games. They will look to extend that hot stretch Saturday in a favorable matchup against a Vancouver team currently sitting at the bottom of the standings. With two new players expected to debut, the game could provide the first glimpse at how the Jets’ deadline move might shape the roster moving forward.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have made some roster moves ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

The Flyers have announced that they have recalled forward Alex Bump from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In addition, they shared that defenseman Adam Ginning has been assigned back to Lehigh Valley.

Bump getting called up is notable, as he is one of the Flyers' most exciting prospects. The 2022 fifth-round pick has played in 36 games this season with the Phantoms, where he has recorded 11 goals, 15 assists, and 26 points. Now, he will be getting his first chance on the Flyers' roster.

As for Ginning, the left-shot defenseman has played in five games this season with the Flyers, where he has zero points and an even plus/minus rating. Down in the AHL with Lehigh Valley, he has posted one goal, four points, 20 penalty minutes, and a minus-7 rating in 31 games. 

The Buffalo Sabres made a handful of additions leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. It is not difficult to understand why the Sabres added to their depth, as they are in a prime position to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

The Sabres tried to make a blockbuster trade for Colton Parayko, but the St. Louis Blues star defenseman blocked the move. After that, the Sabres made some solid depth additions that have the potential to give them a boost.

One specific trade addition who has the potential to be a good pickup for the Sabres is forward Sam Carrick. The Sabres acquired him from the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. While this is not a major move, it was a sneaky good one for Buffalo.

With this trade, the Sabres have added a solid bottom-six center who throws the body, kills penalties, and has success at the faceoff dot. With this, he is the kind of hard-nosed player that a team prepping for the playoffs should be looking to add. 

Carrick will also be more than a rental for the Sabres, too, as he is signed until the end of next season with a $1 million cap hit. This is not a bad thing in the slightest.

In 60 games this season with the Rangers before being acquired by Buffalo, Carrick had four goals, 10 points, 86 hits, and a 53.9 winning faceoff percentage. 

One of the more surprising moments from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline was that the Vancouver Canucks did not trade Teddy Blueger. Leading up to the deadline, reports indicated that there was interest in the 31-year-old center, but at the end of the day, he was not moved. With the trade deadline now complete and Blueger still on the roster, the Canucks should shift their focus to ensure he stays with the organization past this season. 

Blueger is at the end of a two-year contract which carries a cap hit of $1.8 million. While he has missed significant time with injury this season, the 2026 Olympian has found ways to step up when he is in the lineup. Over his 15 games, Blueger has collected nine points while throwing 34 hits. 

While Blueger is a bottom-six center, he brings plenty of experience and leadership to the organization. He won a Stanley Cup in 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights and has 433 games of NHL experience under his belt. As mentioned, Blueger also represented his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics and has extensive international experience playing for Latvia throughout his career. 

Blueger has also shared publicy that he enjoys playing in Vancouver. Prior to the trade deadline, he told Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, "We'd love to stay. We love the city." Considering where the organization is in the standings and everything that has happened over the past few years, Blueger's desire to stay shows a level of commitement that the Canuck should take seriously. 

The question now is, what would a contract extension look like for Blueger? Based on recent contracts signed and the cap continuing to climb, a possible extension could be three years with a cap hit of $2.5 million. This would give Blueger a well-deserved raise while also keeping him around the organization for the first few years of the rebuild. 

If Blueger still expresses a desire to stay in Vancouver, the organization needs to ensure they re-sign him before July 1. He leads by example on and off the ice, which is what the Canucks need as they begin this multi-year rebuild. With no need to focus on trades for the next few months, Vancouver's attention should shift to ensuring that Blueger remains in a Canucks jersey for the foreaeeable future. 

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The Calgary Flames were busy ahead of this week’s NHL deadline, shipping away several key players like Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar.

That opens the door for players to step up into bigger roles, and I’ll break down why Matt Coronato will do just that for Calgary.

Find out more in my Hurricanes vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, March 7.

Hurricanes vs Flames prediction

Hurricanes vs Flames best bet:Matt Coronato Over 2.5 shots (+100)

The Calgary Flames lineup is looking pretty barren after the trade deadline, but Matt Coronato is one of the few bright spots remaining.

Coronato leads the team with 14 goals and 151 shots, and he’ll be relied upon even more heavily with Kadri shipped off to Colorado.

Coronato has logged Over 2.5 shots in three of his last four games, as well as eight of his last 10 outings.

The Flames don’t have many natural scorers left, so expect Coronato to lean into his shoot-first mentality. 

Hurricanes vs Flames same-game parlay

The Carolina Hurricanes have won 12 of their last 15 games, winning seven of those contests by at least two goals. Meanwhile, the Flames have lost 10 of their last 13 and are 10-3 ATS over that span.

Nikolaj Ehlers is red hot for Carolina with points in three straight and six of his last seven outings.

Hurricanes vs Flames SGP

• Hurricanes -1.5
• Nikolaj Ehlers Over 0.5 points

Hurricanes vs Flames odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -175 | Flames +153
• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+145) | Flames +1.5 (-165)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (+109)

Hurricanes vs Flames trend

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The Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings face off in a crucial game on Saturday night as both clubs fight for playoff spots.

Cole Caufield has been the NHL’s hottest goal scorer for nearly two months, and I’ll break down how he fits into my Canadiens vs. Kings predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, March 7.

Canadiens vs Kings prediction

Canadiens vs Kings best bet:Cole Caufield anytime goal (+130)

The Montreal Canadiens fell in a shootout to the Anaheim Ducks last night, but Cole Caufield was all over the score sheet once again.

The Habs winger scored two goals and added an assist to boost his impressive totals over the past couple of months. Since January 17, Caufield has led the NHL with 16 goals in just 14 games.

The Canadiens star has been incredibly consistent, finding the back of the net in 10 of his last 14 contests.

The Los Angeles Kings have won just two of their last eight, allowing 4 gpg over that span – third-worst in the league.

Canadiens vs Kings same-game parlay

Not only are the Canadiens the better team tonight, but they’ve also been road warriors this season. Montreal owns a .645 points percentage as the visitor – good for sixth-best in the NHL.

The Kings are also 3-8 in their last 11 games on home ice.

Canadiens vs Kings SGP

• Cole Caufield anytime goal
• Canadiens moneyline

Canadiens vs Kings odds

• Moneyline: Canadiens +115 | Kings -130
• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-220) | Kings -1.5 (+186)
• Over/Under: Over 6 (-101) | Under 6 (-115)

Canadiens vs Kings trend

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Two teams in the Wild Card chase in their respective conferences clash tonight when the Ottawa Senators visit the Seattle Kraken.

My Senators vs. Kraken predictions are bullish on the visitors, who have dominated the recent head-to-head battle.

Read more in my NHL picks for Saturday, March 7. 

Senators vs Kraken prediction

Senators vs Kraken best bet:Senators moneyline (-140)

The Ottawa Senatorshave picked up points in five straight, winning three, to move within four points of Boston for the second and final Wild Card spot in the East.

Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken hold down the final Wild Card spot out West, but they've lost three of their last five, scoring two or fewer goals in four of those contests.

Ottawa has taken five of the last six against Seattle, and they've shut them out in three of those games.

A Top 10 scoring team, I like Ottawa to keep the trend going in its playoff push.

Senators vs Kraken same-game parlay

Tim Stutzle has been on a tear for the Senators. His empty net goal last game in a win over Calgary gave him at least a point in 11 straight games, and he's tallied seven goals over that stretch.

And we'll take Brady Tkachuk to pick up an assist. He's been more set up man than trigger man of late, picking up at least one assist in four of his last five games.

Senators vs Kraken SGP

• Senators moneyline
• Tim Stutzle anytime goal
• Brady Tkachuk Over 0.5 assists

Senators vs Kraken odds

• Moneyline: Senators -136 | Kraken +120
• Puck Line: Senators -1.5 (+183) | Kraken +1.5 (-215)
• Over/Under: Over 6 (-101) | Under 6 (-110)

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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers will meet for the fourth and final time this season on Saturday.

The Penguins have won two of the first three meetings and will try to win the season series when the Flyers visit PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins enter this game on a two-game losing streak, while the Flyers have won three of their last four.

Travis Konecny leads the Flyers in scoring with 23 goals and 57 points in 58 games, but has missed the last two games with an injury. It would be a big loss for the team if he can't go in this one. 

Trevor Zegras is also having a great season, racking up 21 goals and 50 points in 61 games. He's a pending restricted free agent and is making a very strong case for the Flyers to bring him back. 

Matvei Michkov has been having an up-and-down season with 15 goals and 31 points in 60 games, but when he's on, he's a ton of fun to watch. The Flyers also still have Owen Tippett, who is one goal away from his fourth 20-goal season. 

The Flyers come into this game eight points behind the Penguins and six points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Meanwhile, the Penguins will be without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for this game. Crosby is still recovering from the injury that he suffered at the Olympics, while Malkin is serving a five-game suspension after slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in the head on Thursday. 

This means that Ben Kindel will likely move into the top six for a little bit. 

Stuart Skinner will likely get the start in goal after Arturs Silovs started on Thursday. 

Puck drop is set for 5:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fans can also listen to the game on 105.9 'The X.'

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