Noel Acciari - NHL News & Rumors

Tallies in win Sunday Acciari scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Acciari has scored three times over his last seven games, which is decent production for a bottom-six forward. He remains on the fourth line and is more valued for his defensive skills, so steady offense shouldn't be expected. The 34-year-old is up to nine points, 33 shots, 35 hits, 22 blocked shots and 17 PIM across 28 appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins' 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over th...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Mantha scores 2 goals to help the Penguins beat the Hurricanes 5-1

Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Pads lead with goal Acciari scored a goal on two shots and added five PIM in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Acciari fought Connor Murphy late in the first period before adding a goal in the second. The 34-year-old Acciari continues to be a staple on the Penguins' fourth line, though he's also chipped in two goals over his last three outings. The forward is at three goals, eight points, 23 shots on net, 17 PIM, 33 hits and 17 blocked shots through 24 appearances this season. While he's on pace for his best season in a Penguins sweater, he's unlikely to come anywhere near his career highs of 20 goals and 27 points from 66 games in 2019-20 with the Panthers.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brazeau has hat trick, Rust scores twice as Penguins rout Blackhawks 7-3

Justin Brazeau recorded first NHL hat trick, Bryan Rust scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the sliding Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Pots goal Sunday Acciari scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Impact Acciari ended a four-game slump with the second-period tally. The 34-year-old forward continues to fill a bottom-six role, but he's been effective there with four points over nine games since he returned from an upper-body injury. Overall, he's produced seven points, 20 shots on net, 31 hits, 16 blocked shots, 12 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 22 appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout to end 8-game skid

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise scoring record and Rickard Rakell had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

First goal of season Acciari scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Anaheim.

Impact He got the Pens on the board in the first period when his face-off win came back to him after it went off a skate, and he wired a wrist shot past Ville Husso from the left circle. It was Acciari's first goal of the season. He has five points in 15 games, and he's never going to replicate his 20-goal, Cy Young season in Florida in 2019-20. Acciari's limited fantasy value comes from his ability to hit -- he delivered 180 of those last season, but with his limited contributions in other categories, we can't recommend him.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beckett Sennecke beats the buzzer to force OT and Ducks win shootout to beat Penguins 4-3

The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws helper in return Acciari notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact Acciari returned from an upper-body injury that cost him 12 games. He slotted back onto the fourth line and will likely be there a majority of the time moving forward. Through 14 outings this season, the defensive forward has four helpers, 13 shots on net, 21 hits, 10 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IR Acciari has been activated from injured reserve by the Penguins, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Sunday.

Impact Acciari has missed the last 12 games with an upper-body injury but is set to return to the lineup. Through 13 games, he had three assists, 18 hits, 10 blocked shots and held a plus-3 rating. He will likely resume his role in the bottom-six, starting with Sunday's contest against the Stars.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brazeau, Acciari Return to Practice | Pittsburgh Penguins On Nov. 5, the team announced that forwards Justin Brazeau (minimum of four weeks) and Noel Acciari (minimum of three weeks) would each miss...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

Set to travel with team Acciari (upper body) is expected to travel with Pittsburgh for its two-game road trip, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Acciari won't be an option for Thursday's clash with Tampa, but the fact that he is traveling with the team should be a good indication he's nearing a return. While Acciari won't offer much in terms of offensive upside, he's got just three helpers in 13 games this year, but he should see plenty of minutes in a fourth-line role.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss at least three weeks The Penguins announced Wednesday that Acciari (upper body) will miss a minimum of three weeks.

Impact Acciari was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, and he's facing a multi-week absence due to an upper-body injury that he sustained against the Maple Leafs on Monday. Justin Brazeau (upper body) is slated to miss a minimum of four weeks, so Danton Heinen should have an opportunity to step up for the Penguins after being recalled Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on injured reserve Acciari (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Pittsburgh recalled Danton Heinen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. Acciari will miss at least the next three games, beginning with Thursday's matchup against Washington, after being hurt in Monday's 4-3 loss to Toronto. However, it is unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has contributed three assists, 11 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 18 hits in 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in Toronto Acciari sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's game against the Maple Leafs and will not return.

Impact Acciari played just two shifts before departing the contest. If the 33-year-old or Justin Brazeau (upper body) is unable to play Thursday against the Capitals, then the Penguins might call up a forward from the minors, unless they elect to play seven defensemen in the event that they're short up front.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper Acciari notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Acciari has played in four of five games for the Penguins to begin the year, though he is likely to rotate in and out of the lineup throughout the campaign. The 33-year-old has a helper, four shots on net, nine hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. Acciari's defensive acumen has some value, as does his experience, but the Penguins are looking to see what they can get out of their younger players, which could end up limiting his playing time.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins announce lineup for preseason game against Sabres The Pittsburgh Penguins announced a scheduled lineup for their final road game of the preseason, a contest against the Buffalo Sabres at the...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Set to play Wednesday Acciari (abdomen) was named to the Penguins' roster for Wednesday's preseason clash with Buffalo.

Impact Acciari looks set to make his preseason debut after dealing with a core muscle injury since the start of training camp. In his 79 games for Pittsburgh last year, the 33-year-old center notched five goals and seven helpers. With new head coach Dan Muse taking the reins and GM Kyle Dubas wanting to go younger, the veteran Acciari could find himself watching from the press box as a healthy scratch periodically.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Monday Acciari (abdomen) will not be available for Monday's preseason game against the Red Wings.

Impact Acciari has progressed to skating in a regular jersey at practice after participating without contact earlier in training camp, but he's not ready to play in a preseason game just yet. The right-shot forward will have two more chances to draw into exhibition play after Monday's game.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Acciari (abdomen) won't be available for preseason action versus Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Acciari has been skating in a non-contact jersey for the last few days. The 33-year-old had five goals, 12 points, 100 blocked shots and 180 hits across 79 regular-season games in 2024-25, but could see his role reduced as the Penguins may decide to go younger this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Friday Acciari (abdomen) won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Red Wings.

Impact Acciari has been in a non-contact jersey over the last few days. He's on track to be healthy for Opening Night, but it's not yet clear if he'll draw into any preseason contests.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skating in non-contact jersey Acciari (abdomen) took the ice Wednesday in a non-contact sweater, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Acciari is slowly working his way back from a core muscle injury that has, thus far, prevented him from featuring in a preseason game. While the veteran forward is expected to be healthy for Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 7, he may not actually crack the lineup if new head coach Dan Muse sticks to his guns in deploying a younger lineup this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with core muscle injury Acciari will miss the start of training camp due to a core muscle injury, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Thursday.

Impact According to Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now, Acciari is still expected back during preseason, so he should be cleared before Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 7. When in the lineup last year, the 33-year-old Acciari notched five goals, seven assists and 75 shots in 79 regular-season contests. With the Pens looking to get younger this year, Acciari could find himself serving plenty of time in the press box as a healthy scratch.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not cleared to play Acciari (undisclosed) has not been medically cleared to participate in training camp, which begins Thursday.

Impact Acciari was ruled out with a week left in the 2024-25 regular season with an undisclosed issue, and it's a concern that he's still not ready to play. When healthy, he would slot in as a fourth-line and penalty-killing forward. He had 12 points, 180 hits, 100 blocked shots and a minus-25 rating over 79 games in a similar role last season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Mantha scores 2 goals to help the Penguins beat the Hurricanes 5-1

Brazeau has hat trick, Rust scores twice as Penguins rout Blackhawks 7-3

Crosby breaks Lemieux's scoring record, Penguins beat Canadiens 4-3 in shootout to end 8-game skid

Beckett Sennecke beats the buzzer to force OT and Ducks win shootout to beat Penguins 4-3