Blomqvist has been part of the ongoing cycle of goaltenders in net for the Penguins this year. Veteran starter Tristan Jarry has been lackluster in the Penguins’ 6-9-3 start to

The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forwards Matt Nieto and Vasily Ponomarev from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. In a corresponding transaction, rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist was assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Nieto was assigned ...

The Penguins announced a couple of roster moves on Thursday. Forwards Matt Nieto (conditioning loan) and Vasily Ponomarev are coming up from the AHL. To help make space, goalie Joel Blomqvist is going down.

Penguins: Lost in overtime, but rebounded from a disastrous home defeat against the Stars, in which they allowed six first-period goals. Pittsburgh fell behind 2-0 and rallied to force overtime. The Penguins have lost four of five and 10 of their last 13 games overall.

Penguins forward Blake Lizotte left at 16:24 of the first period after taking a puck to the face from teammate Drew O'Connor. Lizotte was down in the Red Wings crease before going to the locker room while holding a tissue to his face.

Simon Edvinsson scored 1:30 into overtime, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Wednesday night. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist for Detroit. Jonatan Berggren also scored,