Tristan Jarry Set for Return as Penguins Regain Momentum
It looks like the Pittsburgh Penguins are finally catching a bit of good news on the injury front, and one of the biggest updates revolves around Tristan Jarry. After missing seven games with a lower-body injury, Jarry is set to return and start against the Buffalo Sabres. For Penguins fans, that’s a welcome relief. His season so far has been strong, with a 5-2-0 record, a 2.60 goals-against average, and a .911 save percentage. Even though he’s been out, his presence in practice recently made it clear that his return was coming sooner rather than later.
The coaching staff, especially Dan Muse, has been cautious. He mentioned that every day has been treated as its own evaluation, but Jarry’s progress was described as steady and encouraging. What seemed to help was that the Penguins actually had full team practices during his recovery, which can be rare during heavy stretches of the season. That kind of structured environment gave Jarry a chance to get comfortable again facing full-speed shots and joining the regular flow of drills. For goalies, situations like that can’t be simulated with just a couple of shooters on the ice.
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Along with Jarry’s return, the Penguins are getting healthier in a few other areas. Bryan Rust, who missed two practices because of illness, is expected to play. The team treated his absence cautiously, but all signs point to him being in the lineup, likely returning to his usual spot next to Sidney Crosby. Ville Koivunen is also coming back after missing three games with a lower-body injury, and that should help balance out the forward group. On top of that, rookie Tristan Broz is set to make his NHL debut, adding another dose of youthful energy to a lineup that has already leaned heavily on its rookies this season.
There’s been a lot of shuffling behind the scenes to make all of this work. Sam Poulin was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to open up roster space, and the Penguins are still monitoring players like Rickard Rakell, Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari, and Filip Hallander, who have all resumed various stages of skating. None of them are ready just yet, but the overall trend is positive.
For the Penguins, this stretch of the season is demanding—lots of games, not much rest, and a roster that has been patchworked together at times. That’s why Jarry’s return feels especially important. Getting their starting goalie back not only stabilizes the crease but also gives the entire team a boost. With young players bringing energy and veterans setting the tone, Pittsburgh seems to be piecing things together at just the right moment.
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