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The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced that they’ve called up goaltender Sergei Murashov from the Wheeling Nailers. This comes after Joel Blomqvist left Wednesday Night’s vs the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after the second period with an injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Hockey Unplugged / March 20

Bad News Emerges as Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Sidelined with Undisclosed Injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins seemingly have a goalie of the future in Joel Blomqvist, but now he's reportedly dealing with an undisclosed injury as he looks to get back on the ice in the AHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 4

Penguins Skate: Blomqvist Move Explained, Kolyachonok on Deck

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offered an explanation – or at least most of one – as to why the team sent rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist to the American Hockey League, and it’s pretty much what you might expect.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Penguins recall Tristan Jarry, reassign Joel Blomqvist

The Pittsburgh Penguins are changing their goaltending tandem once again. The Penguins announced they’ve recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and have reassigned Joel Blomqvist in a corresponding transaction.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 3

It’s Time for Penguins to (Gulp) Bring Tristan Jarry Back

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had great expectations for Joel Blomqvist from the moment they invested a second-round draft choice in him in 2020. He immediately figured prominently in their long-term goaltending plans.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 2

Penguins Room: Karlsson Addresses Trade Talk; Blomqvist Has Rookie Pains

On one end of the spectrum is Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell. He scored two goals, including a wonderful individual charge off the opening faceoff of the third period to tie the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

What Should the Penguins Do With Joel Blomqvist for the Remainder of the Season?

As we head into the final month and a half of the NHL regular season, this season is one to throw out the window for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They find themselves four points out from being at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, with the Buffalo Sabres having four games in hand to make that happen.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 28

Watch: Penguins goalie has meltdown after getting benched mid-game

This meltdown is must-see TV.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / February 25

Penguins Rookie Goaltender Should Stay In the NHL

It was a rough weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins and, more specifically, goaltender Joel Blomqvist. The rookie netminder allowed seven goals on 32 shots between two games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 18

Penguins Demote Jarry, Recall Blomqvist & a Forward

As expected, Tristan Jarry’s return to the NHL roster was merely to create space at the AHL level so netminder Joel Blomqvist could play games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and remain sharp for the resumption of the NHL’s regular season this weekend.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Penguins recall Tristan Jarry, assign three to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they’ve recalled veteran goaltender Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and assigned three players to the AHL.

NHL News / Pensburgh / February 8

Penguins/Flyers Highlights: Pens come up short before break

Try as they may, the Penguins fall to the Flyers The Penguins fell 3-2 on the road to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Here are the official

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 7

Does Joel Blomqvist Have Big Future in Penguins’ Net?

Joel Blomqvist might well be the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goalie of the future. He’s been labeled that for a while, and understandably so, given his quickness and history of making timely saves.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / January 24

Random Friday Penguins thoughts: Time for Blomqvist; No replacing Rust

Checking in with some random thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins this week. The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their maddening inconsistency on Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 13

It’s Time to Change Penguins Goalies, It’s Time for Blomqvist

Tristan Jarry is a talented goaltender who was mentioned as a candidate for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics as recently as last year. Alex Nedeljkovic is a scrappy battler on a two-year contract who has revived his career.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 25

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Blomqvist, Howe, Král & More

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the uptick at Christmas time as they battle for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, their farm system has a few prospects having strong seasons. After making the roster out of training camp, Joel Blomqvist got sent down to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) when Alex Nedeljkovic returned from injury.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 16

Penguins Make Right Decision Moving Prospect Goalie

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to a poor start in the 2024-25 season with a 6-9-3 season and no real signs to suggest improvement is coming. A trade sending Lars Eller back to the Washington Capitals plus a wave of recalls involving young players, it’s safe to say the Penguins are gearing up for a youth movement.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / November 15

Analyzing the Pittsburgh Penguins' early-season struggles

After a 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins have dropped to 6-9-3 on the season. The loss has seen them fall to 26th in the NHL standings and puts them at 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / October 31

Player Profile: Joel Blomqvist

Joel Blomqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins‘ number 30, was born on January 10, 2002, in Uusikaarlepyy, Finland. He worked his way up through the Finnish leagues, earned an entry-level contract, and found himself in a goaltending tandem in the NHL all within a few short years.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / October 22

Penguins goalie is officially in Mike Sullivan's doghouse

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is quickly losing the net for the team. Once the season-opening starter against the New York Rangers, he has quickly turned into being a healthy scratch.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Penguins Should Roll With Joel Blomqvist Until Better Options Emerge

It is safe to say Tristan Jarry is feeling the pressure on him early in the season from everyone, and it could cost him his job in the Steel City very soon.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 12

Is Penguins’ Joel Blomqvist Already Stealing Tristan Jarry’s Job?

Is there already controversy brewing between the pipes for the Pittsburgh Penguins? For the second straight game, the Penguins are starting rookie goalie Joel Blomqvist, and this time it isn’t thanks to a back-to-back situation.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Penguins’ Joel Blomqvist Needs to Seize Big Opportunity in Front of Him

The Pittsburgh Penguins goalie depth has become less of a worry over the last few seasons as they have added the likes of Alex Nedeljkovic, Joel Blomqvist, and most recently, Sergei Murashov.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 2

Blomqvist Ready to Step in With Nedekjkovic Injured

There was a time when there was a clamor for Joel Blomqvist to make the Pittsburgh Penguins roster this season and serve as the backup goaltender despite begin a rookie.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / January 10, 2024

Penguins Prospect Selected to AHL All-Star Game

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Penguins top goalie prospect Joel Blomqvist is putting together a great season in his first full year in North America. Backstopping the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with an 11-4-2 record, Blomqvist was selected to the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.