Rutger McGroarty - NHL News & Rumors

Three-point game in AHL win McGroarty scored twice and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 8-0 win over Rochester on Saturday.

Impact McGroarty saw some NHL time late in the regular season, closing out the year at six points in 24 games with Pittsburgh. He'll be with the Baby Pens for the length of their playoff run, but if they're knocked out early, he'll likely return to Pittsburgh as part of the Black Aces.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors McGroarty was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

Impact McGroarty has struggled to break into the NHL full-time this season, but he did manage to make 24 appearances for the Pens. In those outings, the 22-year-old winger notched three goals, three assists and 37 shots while averaging 11:58 of ice time. While he may not start on the postseason roster, McGroarty will almost certainly be the first forward brought up should the need arise.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal Tuesday McGroarty scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Impact McGroarty's tally was his first since Dec. 23 at the NHL level. The 22-year-old rookie has six points, 37 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-3 rating over 24 NHL appearances this season. He will probably not be a major factor in the Penguins' playoff run this year, but he should be in the mix to make the team out of training camp to start 2026-27.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and assisted on both of Dylan Holloway’s goals in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Peng...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Back in bigs McGroarty was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact McGroarty had two goals and three assists in 21 NHL games. prior to his recall. He had eight goals and 22 assists in 28 AHL games before his recall.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets three points for WBS McGroarty scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-2 win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact McGroarty is up to eight goals and 29 points over 27 appearances this season. It won't be long before he's an NHL regular, but with the Penguins pushing for a playoff spot, he may stay with WBS to help the farm team in the AHL postseason.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL McGroarty was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

Impact McGroarty was a healthy scratch for Monday's 8-3 win over the Islanders before being returned to the minors. He has two goals, five points, 34 shots on net and 23 hits in 21 NHL appearances this season. McGroarty also has seven goals and 26 points in 25 AHL appearances this campaign.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby is out with Penguins as Dan Muse confirms roster move involving Rutger McGroarty The Penguins finally made a long awaited move after Sidney Crosby couldn't play against the Dallas Stars.

MARCH 28 • BOLAVIP.COM

Up from minors McGroarty was called up by Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Impact Avery Hayes and Joona Koppanen were returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in corresponding moves. McGroarty has seven goals and 26 points in 25 outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2025-26. He also has two goals and five points in 20 appearances with Pittsburgh this season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped down to minors McGroarty was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact McGroarty picked up an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres, his fifth point in 20 NHL games this year. If the Penguins are healthy coming out of the Olympic break, McGroarty could find himself spending another extended stint in the minors with the Baby Pens.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins have 4-goal 2nd period to rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th straight win

Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes in a 31-second span in Pittsburgh’s four-goal second period, helping the Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday nig...

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Brought up from minors McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact McGroarty could be pressed into service for Thursday's clash with Chicago while Bryan Rust is serving his three-game suspension. If the 21-year-old McGroarty does play, he could find himself slotting into a first-line role alongside Sidney Crosby in order to keep the rest of the Penguins' lines intact.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three helpers in AHL win McGroarty registered three assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-3 shootout win over Hershey on Friday.

Impact McGroarty was dealing with a concussion earlier in January, but he returned to the AHL on Sunday. He's earned four assists over three games since rejoining the Baby Penguins. He's at 11 points and 23 shots on net over eight appearances at the AHL level. He doesn't have a lot to prove with the minor-league team, but the Penguins may let him get an extended run before bringing him back up to the NHL in what's been an injury-plagued season for the young winger.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Off IR, loaned to AHL affiliate McGroarty (concussion) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

Impact McGroarty was a healthy scratch against Columbus on Jan. 4 before missing six straight games due to injury. Now that he is ready to play again, he will get some time in the minors. McGroarty has amassed four goals and seven points in five AHL outings this season. He also has two goals, one assist, 28 shots on net and 16 hits in 16 NHL appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion McGroarty was diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact McGraoarty was already placed on injured reserve early Wednesday, which effectively rules him out for the Penguins' next four games, though it could certainly be longer. It's a huge blow for the young winger, who already missed the first 18 games of the season due to an upper-body injury and is now set for another stint on the sidelines.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve McGroarty was designated for injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Wednesday.

Impact According to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports, McGroarty left practice Tuesday after colliding with a teammate before leaving the session. The Penguins haven't provided any sort of update regarding the nature or severity of the 21-year-old winger's injury, but he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games now.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Forward Praises Play Of Stuart Skinner Despite Lopsided Loss Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rutger McGroarty praised the play of goalie Stuart Skinner following the team's 6-3 loss to Toronto.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

First goal in six games McGroarty scored a goal in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact McGroarty intercepted a Leafs clearing attempt and fired a quick shot over Joseph Woll's glove from above the right circle. The goalie didn't stand much of a chance. The goal cut the score to 3-2 in the second period. McGroarty is experiencing some growing pains in the NHL. It was his first goal in six games and second of the season (three points, 26 shots; 12 games). His fantasy future is intact, but he should be on the wire in redraft leagues.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

William Nylander's 4-points lift Maple Leafs over Penguins 6-3, snapping 3-game skid

Max Domi scored the winner with 8:25 remaining to snap a 23-game goalless streak and added an assist to end the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three-game slide with a 6-3 win against the Pit...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots goal in overtime loss McGroarty scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact McGroarty logged his first goal and point in six games for the Penguins this season. He's added 17 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-3 rating. He was tearing up the AHL after recovering from an upper-body injury, but the 21-year-old winger has been challenged by the NHL while seeing middle-six minutes. He's not a must have in fantasy until he lands alongside Sidney Crosby on the top line, which is a spot he'll have to earn by first succeeding lower in the lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks rally from four-goal third-period deficit to stun Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-5

John Klingberg capped off a frantic late rally by scoring his second goal of the game 2:57 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to an improbable 6-5 victory over the Pittsburg...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Penguins' Rutger McGroarty Snipes Home First Goal Of Season

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Dan Muse Makes Announcement Before Penguins-Flyers Clash Penguins' head coach revealed that both Boko Imama and Rutger McGroarty will be making their season debuts against the Flyers.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Called up from minors McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

Impact McGroarty has been lighting it up in the minors since returning from an upper-body injury, generating four goals and three assists in five minor-league tilts with the Baby Pens. While the 21-year-old winger could move into a top-six role for Pittsburgh, he likely will start his time with the Penguins on the third line with fellow youngster Ben Kindel.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in Wednesday's win McGroarty scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-3 win over Hershey on Wednesday.

Impact McGroarty is proving quickly that he's a little too talented for the AHL. He's scored in three straight games and has five total points in that span since joining the minor-league team after getting cleared of an upper-body injury. Expect the Penguins to remain cautious with the 21-year-old, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him get called up to Pittsburgh at any point this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Penguins have 4-goal 2nd period to rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th straight win

William Nylander's 4-points lift Maple Leafs over Penguins 6-3, snapping 3-game skid

Sharks rally from four-goal third-period deficit to stun Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-5