NOEL ACCIARI NEWS

Snaps slump with helper Acciari recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and four PIM in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Acciari ended his 12-game slump by setting up the first of two goals by Connor Dewar in this contest, which tied the game at 1-1. Even with the lack of offense, Acciari has moved up the lineup, though he could see his ice time cut again once Thomas Novak (lower body) is healthy. Acciari is at 10 points, 69 shots on net, 147 hits, 89 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 69 appearances this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling on offense Acciari's point drought reached 12 games in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blues.

Impact Acciari has gone minus-6 with nine shots on net, 25 hits and 19 blocked shots in that span. The 33-year-old has moved up to the third line lately, but that's not much better than the fourth-line he occupied earlier in the year given the lack of depth in the Penguins' offense. Acciari has mustered just nine points with 67 shots, a minus-21 rating, 145 hits and 87 blocks over 68 appearances as a primarily defensive forward this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Friday Acciari registered an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Acciari ended an 18-game point drought when he set up Blake Lizotte's second-period tally. The 33-year-old Acciari doesn't focus on offense -- he's a physical and defensive presence on the Penguins' fourth line. The veteran forward has nine points, 58 shots on net, 120 hits, 68 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating across 56 appearances. That level of offense is likely too light to appeal to most fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in slump Acciari's point drought reached 16 games after he failed to get on the scoresheet in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah.

Impact Acciari has racked up 32 hits, 20 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating during the slump. The 33-year-old may face some pressure for fourth-line minutes for a while. Matt Nieto and Philip Tomasino were scratched Wednesday, while Bokondji Imama drew into the lineup and Blake Lizotte returned from an illness, bumping Acciari onto the wing. Acciari is valued for his physicality and his defense, and he has eight points, 56 shots on net, 112 hits, 63 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating through 53 appearances this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal Saturday Acciari scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Acciari got the Penguins on the comeback trail in the second period, but they weren't able to pull even. The 33-year-old has three points over his last seven outings. He remains in a fourth-line role, where he's accumulated eight points, 36 shots on net, 80 hits, 45 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 37 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cizikas, Lee score 2 each as Islanders beat Penguins 6-3

Casey Cizikas and Anders Lee each scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Plays physical in overtime loss Acciari notched an assist and six hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Senators.

Impact Acciari has a goal and an assist over the last two games after going 14 contests without a point. His six hits Saturday were also a season high, though it's not unusual for the 33-year-old to bring a physical element to his fourth-line role. He has seven points over 32 games -- matching his production from 55 outings a year ago -- while adding 34 shots on net, 70 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on goal in win Acciari scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Acciari had the Penguins' last goal, capping off a six-goal third period. The tally snapped a 14-game point drought for the 33-year-old forward, who has emerged as a defensive presence on the fourth line. He's at six points, 33 shots on net, 64 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 31 appearances. Acciari's spot in the lineup looks safe, but he carries more value on the ice than in fantasy.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Rust has hat trick as Penguins score 6 in 3rd period and rout Canadiens 9-2

Bryan Rust scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Fills empty net Acciari scored an empty-net goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Acciari has two points and eight shots on net over his last three games. The 32-year-old forward continues to play in a middle-six role as the Penguins search for line combinations that will lead to success. Acciari has just five points through 16 contests, but he's added 23 shots on net, 43 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating, so he could help fantasy managers who are looking for more than just offense in deep formats.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Evgeni Malkin scored midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Earns assist in shootout loss Acciari notched an assist, three shots on goal and a game-high four blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact Acciari snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on a Michael Bunting goal in the third period. The 32-year-old Acciari is producing at his usual level in 2024-25, offering plenty of physical play and a little depth scoring. He has four points, 18 shots on net, 40 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 14 contests in a bottom-six role. Injuries limited the forward to seven points in 55 games last year, but he should be back to challenging for the 20-point mark this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Noel Acciari avoids discipline for hit on Montreal's Juraj Slafkovsky Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari drew a lot of attention from the Montreal Canadiens in the late stages of his team’s 3-1 home win a...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM

About Last Night: Canadiens lose third straight 3-1 to Penguins Juraj Slafkovsky left the game late in the third period after taking a hit to the head by Noel Acciari.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Scores Tuesday Acciari scored a goal on two shots, doled out five hits and blocked five shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

Impact Acciari drained his first goal of the season, giving the Penguins a 3-2 lead in the third period. The 32-year-old forward is up to three points, eight shots on net, 26 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through eight contests. His 14:39 of ice time Tuesday was his highest total this season, which suggests he could be in line to be promoted to a middle-six role after playing primarily on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the red-hot Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Garners first point Acciari had an assist, one blocked shot and four hits in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Acciari had the primary assist on Kevin Hayes' game-winning goal early in the third period. It was the first point of the season for Acciari, who is skating on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in preseason win Acciari notched two goals (on three shots) in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Acciari is expected to compete for a bottom-six role in the final days of training camp, but there's no question this two-goal performance certainly boosts his case to earn a role as a bottom-six forward. Acciari had an underwhelming season in 2023-24, though, racking up just seven points in 55 games, which represents his lowest total since 2016-17.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for training camp Acciari (lower body) will be good to go for the start of training camp, per the Penguins' roster release Tuesday.

Impact Acciari reportedly would have been ready to play in the postseason had the Penguins qualified, so it shouldn't be a surprise that he was deemed healthy before the start of camp. The team added a wealth of depth forwards in the offseason, meaning Acciari if far from a lock for the lineup on a nightly basis and will have to hold off the likes of Anthony Beauvillier and Valtteri Puustinen, to name a few, for a bottom-six role.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could have played in postseason Acciari clarified Thursday that he suffered a glute injury but would have been ready for the postseason after avoiding surgery, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports...

Impact Acciari missed the final 12 games of the Penguins' season due to his glute injury. On the year, the 32-year-old center managed just seven points in 55 games, his lowest posting total since 2016-17 when he was in action for only 29 contests for the Bruins. Acciari figures to be locked into a bottom-six role for the club next season and might even find himself a healthy scratch periodically if he continues to struggle offensively.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Poulin finally called up by Penguins in wake of Noel Acciari's season-ending injury His last two seasons disrupted by health issues, Sam Poulin needed to wait 16 months to get the call back to the NHL. But it finally came Mo...

MARCH 26, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Designated for IR Acciari (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Acciari finds himself on injured reserve for the third time this season. The injuries have limited the 32-year-old center to just 55 games this season in which he registered a mere seven points to go with 123 hits. Samuel Poulin was called up in a corresponding move Tuesday and could be pressed into the lineup against the Hurricanes depending on the health of Jeff Carter (upper body).

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Sunday Acciari (undisclosed) will not return to Sunday's tilt with Colorado.

Impact Acciari blocked one shot in 4:56 of ice time prior to exiting the game. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's matchup with Carolina. If he misses any time, Joona Koppanen could slide back into the lineup.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Thursday Acciari scored a goal on his only shot in Thursday's 6-3 win over San Jose.

Impact Acciari opened the scoring midway through the first period, deflecting an Erik Karlsson shot past Magnus Chrona. It's the first goal since Dec. 31 for Acciari and just his second point in his last 22 games. The 32-year-old center now has four goals and six points through 50 games in a fourth-line role with Pittsburgh this season.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Acciari (upper body) is in the lineup versus the Capitals on Thursday.

Impact Acciari will return after a one-game absence with the injury, and he'll slot onto the third line due to Drew O'Connor's (concussion) absence. Acciari has just five points with 101 hits and 72 blocked shots over 45 appearances.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE