The Pittsburgh Penguins have called up goaltender Sergei Murashov as Stuart Skinner recovers from being hit in the face with a puck during last Saturday’s game with Florida. Skinner was unable to start Sunday’s game. The Pens visit the New Jersey Devils Thursday.
The Penguins announced their team awards Tuesday. Defenseman Erik Karlsson was named the team’s MVP. Karlsson is the Penguins second-leading scorer this season with 14 goals and 50 assists. Ben Kindel was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. The 18-year old Kindel has 17 goals and 17 assists in his first professional season.
The Pens did not get any playoff help last night. The Philadelphia Flyers defeated New Jersey 5-1, while Columbus defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout. Montreal, Carolina and Ottawa were all winners in the Eastern Conference last night.
The Hurricanes have now clinched the Metropolitan Division and have 106 points to lead the Eastern Conference. The Pens are second with 96 points. The Flyers are four points behind the Pens with 92 points, but are in the final divisional playoff spot. As of today, Boston and Ottawa hold the two Eastern Conference Wild Card spots. Columbus is two points behind the Senators. The New York Islanders are three points out of a playoff spot.
The Atlantic Division title is up for grabs with four games remaining in the regular season. Tampa Bay, Buffalo and Montreal are all tied with 102 points.
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