The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s home game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena.
Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following an optional morning skate.
In 36 games this season, Jarry has a 14-17-4 record, a 2.50 goals against average, a .914 save percentage and a league-leading six shutouts.
Throughout his career, Jarry has played the Canadiens in eight contests and has a 5-1-1 record, a 2.71 goals against average, a .905 save percentage and one shutout.
Notes:
• Forward Noel Acciari has been deemed as a “game-time decision” by Sullivan. Currently designated to long-term injured reserve, Acciari has missed the past six games due to a concussion.
In 39 games this season, Acciari has four points (three goals, one assist) while averaging 12:48 of ice time per contest.
• Those who participated in the optional morning skate included:
Forwards – Jeff Carter, Matthew Phillips, Jesse Puljujarvi, Valtteri Puustinen, Colin White
Defensemen – John Ludvig, Chad Ruhwedel
Goaltenders – Magnus Hellberg, Alex Nedeljkovic
• White is currently on waivers and his fate will not be learned until 2 p.m. Should no other team claim him, he can be assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.
In 11 NHL games this season, he has no points while averaging 9:56 of ice time per contest.
• The Canadiens are expected to start goaltender Cayden Primeau. In 12 games this season, Primeau has a 5-5-1 record, a 3.07 goals against average and a .903 save percentage.
He is the nephew of former Penguins forward Wayne Primeau.
• Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has 99 career points.
