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MARCH 2 • NHL.COM

Starting Sunday Blomqvist will guard the home net Sunday against the Maple Leafs, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Blomqvist will get the nod Sunday as the Penguins play the second leg of a back-to-back. The 23-year-old netminder picked up a win in his last appearance, stopping 22 of 23 shots in relief against the Flyers on Thursday. Overall, Blomqvist is 4-9-0 with an .890 save percentage and 3.63 GAA in his rookie campaign.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Blomqvist stopped 21 of 22 shots in relief during Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact Blomqvist entered the game in the second period after Alex Nedeljkovic was pulled, and he looked stellar in relief, allowing just one goal and playing a significant role in the Penguins' late comeback that was capped by Evgeni Malkin's overtime winner. This was Blomqvist's first win since Nov. 8, as he had gone 0-5-0 with a 4.41 GAA and a .828 save percentage across six outings between those wins.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Solid relief appearance offers Penguins goalie Joel Blomqvist a dose of confidence Given his rookie status, with only 13 games of NHL experience heading into Thursday evening, it seems appropriate for Pittsburgh Penguins ma...

FEBRUARY 28 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Evgeni Malkin's overtime goal highlights a 4-point game as Penguins top Flyers 5-4

Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal at 1:03 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Outdueled on home ice Blomqvist surrendered four goals on 15 shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. The fifth marker was an empty-netter.

Impact After allowing three goals in relief of Alex Nedeljkovic in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals, Blomqvist was unable to make a timely save for his team in Sunday's loss. The Penguins were outshooting the Rangers 31 to nine after two periods, but Igor Shesterkin was stellar in the road crease. Blomqvist has struggled in his first NHL season -- he's conceded at least three goals in 11 of 13 appearances in 2024-25. Overall, the Finnish netminder owns a 3-9-0 record, .886 save percentage and 3.72 GAA.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Defending crease Sunday Blomqvist will protect the home net against the Rangers on Sunday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact Blomqvist allowed three goals on 17 shots in relief after Alex Nedeljkovic got the hook from Saturday's 8-3 loss to Washington. The 23-year-old Blomqvist has a 3-8-0 record with a 3.68 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 12 NHL appearances this season. The Rangers rank 14th in the league with 2.96 goals per game in 2024-25 and lost 8-2 to Buffalo on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist scheduled to start against Rangers Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist is scheduled to start Sunday’s game against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. H...

FEBRUARY 23 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Makes relief appearance Blomqvist turned aside 14 of 17 shots in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Blomqvist took the reins from Alex Nedeljkovic late in the second period after the Capitals poured on four goals in the middle frame. The 23-year-old Blomqvist may have started Sunday's matchup against the Rangers, but his relief appearance could change the coaching staff's plans.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Makes relief appearance Blomqvist turned aside 14 of 17 shots faced during Saturday's 8-3 home loss to the Capitals.

Impact Blonqvist took the reins from Alex Nedeljkovic late in the second period after the Capitals poured on four goals in the middle frame. The 23-year-old Swede had been expected to start Sunday's matchup against the Rangers, but it's possible his relief appearance will shuffle the coaching staff's plans so fantasy managers should check for updates before puck drop.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins recall Emil Bemstrom, Joel Blomqvist from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Emil Bemstrom and rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hocke...

FEBRUARY 18 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Rejoining NHL roster Blomqvist was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Blomqvist spent the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off with the Baby Pens, suiting up in three contests in which he went 1-1-1 while registering a .900 save percentage. With the Penguins resuming action with a back-to-back against the Capitals and Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, look for Blomqvist to split the workload with Alex Nedeljkovic.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted after Saturday's start Blomqvist was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Blomqvist stopped 17 of 20 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. He'll get to play regularly in the minors during the Penguins' break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tristan Jarry was called up to Pittsburgh to replace him on the NHL roster, further clearing the path for AHL playing time for Blomqvist.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Saturday Blomqvist will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Saturday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Blomqvist will get the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back after Alex Nedeljkovic played in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. The 23-year-old Blomqvist has a 3-7-0 record with a 3.59 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 10 NHL appearances this season. Philadelphia sits 23rd in the league with 2.79 goals per game in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals Blomqvist saved 21 shots out of 25 attempts in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.

Impact In his second start after receiving the call-up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Jan. 15, Blomqvist kept a clean slate through the first period before conceding two goals in both the second and third. The loss bumped the 23-year-old's record down to 3-7-0 on the season with a 3.59 GAA and a .899 save percentage. For the time being, he will continue to play relief to Alex Nedeljkovic, who has two wins in his last three outings. Blomqvist should remain off fantasy hockey radars for the time being.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding road goal Blomqvist is expected to start on the road against Seattle on Saturday, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact Blomqvist stopped 28 of 31 shots en route to a 4-1 loss to Washington in his most recent start last Saturday. He has a 3-6-0 record, 3.53 GAA and .904 save percentage in nine outings in 2024-25. Seattle ranks 19th in goals per game with 2.90.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals against Caps Blomqvist stopped 31 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Blomqvist was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Penguins on Wednesday. He got the start in net Saturday on the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back set while Alex Nedeljkovic rested following his win against the Sabres on Friday. Blomqvist wasn't able to get the win, but his performance Saturday was a far better effort compared to his last NHL outing Nov. 11 against the Stars, when he allowed three goals on just eight shots. The 23-year-old holds a 3-6-0 record with a .904 save percentage and 3.53 GAA through nine NHL appearances.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

PIT@WSH: Chychrun scores goal against Joel Blomqvist | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun (WSH) scores goal against Joel Blomqvist (PIT) to make it 1 - 0

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

PIT@WSH: Protas scores goal against Joel Blomqvist | Washington Capitals Aliaksei Protas (WSH) scores goal against Joel Blomqvist (PIT) to make it 2 - 0

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

PIT@WSH: Dubois scores PPG against Joel Blomqvist | Washington Capitals Pierre-Luc Dubois (WSH) scores power-play goal against Joel Blomqvist (PIT) to make it 4 - 1

JANUARY 19 • NHL.COM

Joel Blomqvist plays well in his NHL return but Penguins fall to rival Capitals WASHINGTON - The Penguins kept Joel Blomqvist busy in his return to the NHL. The rookie goalie made ...

JANUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joel Blomqvist plays well in his NHL return but the Penguins fall to the rival Capitals WASHINGTON — The Penguins kept Joel Blomqvist busy in his return to the NHL. The rookie goalie made 29 saves, a few of them spectacular, to...

JANUARY 19 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Starting in Washington Blomqvist will guard the road goal versus the Capitals on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Blomqvist will get the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back after Alex Nedeljkovic played in Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo. The 23-year-old Blomqvist has a 3-5-0 record with a 3.60 GAA and a .904 save percentage in eight NHL appearances this season. Washington sits third in the league with 3.56 goals per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Washington Blomqvist will guard the road goal versus the Capitals on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors The Penguins will recall Blomqvist from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Wednesday.

Impact Blomqvist has a 3-5-0 record, 3.61 GAA and .904 save percentage in eight appearances in 2024-25. He also has a 2.93 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 12 outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Blomqvist will presumably serve as Pittsburgh's No. 2 goaltender behind Alex Nedeljkovic going forward. Tristan Jarry was waived Wednesday and is expected to be sent to the minors if he goes unclaimed.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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