PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 29-15-12 Ā· 2ND IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
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Avery Hayes Scores Twice In NHL Debut As Penguins Win Final Game Before Olympic Break Undrafted free agent forward Avery Hayes scored twice in his NHL debut as he helped the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres.
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM
Rutger McGroarty - 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 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Avery Hayes - Returned to minors Hayes was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Impact Hayes was called up Thursday and made the most out of his NHL debut, scoring twice in a 5-2 victory over Buffalo. Hayes had 13 goals and 10 assists in 31 AHL appearances before his recall.
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Thomas Novak - Puts away goal Novak scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Impact Novak has two goals and an assist over three games in February. The 28-year-old center stretched the Penguins' lead to 4-2 in the third period to fend off any comeback effort for the Sabres. Novak is up to 11 goals, 31 points, 85 shots on net, 22 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 56 appearances this season. He should continue to offer decent upside on offense in a second-line role.
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Avery Hayes - Shows off in NHL debut Hayes scored twice on six shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Impact Hayes got into the lineup for Noel Acciari (illness), and that ended up working out fine for the Penguins. Hayes scored on his first NHL shot at 9:18 of the first period, and he tallied again before the end of the opening frame, giving the Penguins a lead that they never relinquished. The 23-year-old has earned 23 points over 31 contests for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and he'll likely head back to the farm team in the coming days to continue playing during the NHL's Olympic break. That said, this likely isn't the last we've seen of Hayes at the NHL level.
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Ben Kindel - Tallies twice in win Kindel scored two goals in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Impact Kindel's unassisted tally in the second period stood as the game-winner, and he added a shorthanded empty-netter in the third. The latter goal was his first career shorthanded point. The 18-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 27 points, 109 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 21 hits and a minus-3 rating through 53 appearances. He's surged into the Olympic break with six goals and an assist over his last six outings.
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Arturs Silovs - Steady in win Silovs stopped 26 of 28 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.
Impact Silovs picked up his third win in his last four outings. He's allowed just nine goals on 111 shots in that span as he continues to alternate starts with Stuart Skinner. Silovs improved to 11-7-8 with a 2.93 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 26 contests this season. The Latvian netminder is off to the Olympics, where he'll likely battle the Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins for starts between the pipes.
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Icy Hot - Hot on Ice | NHL.com Avery Hayes scores two goals in his NHL debut in the Penguins' 5-2 win over the Sabres, presented by Icy Hot
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ NHL.COM
Hayes scores twice in NHL debut, Penguins defeat Sabres | NHL.com Kindel also gets 2 goals for Pittsburgh; Buffalo has lost 3 of 4
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ NHL.COM
Penguins vs. Sabres | NHL Highlights | February 05, 2026
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ YOUTUBE

Avery Hayes scores twice in his NHL debut, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2

Avery Hayes scored twice in his NHL debut, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams be...
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ Associated Press
Hayes family has priceless reaction to forward's 2-goal NHL debut | NHL.com Penguins forward scores twice in 1st period
FEBRUARY 6 ā€¢ NHL.COM
Noel Acciari - Slated to miss Thursday's game Acciari (illness) is slated to miss Thursday's game in Buffalo, per Josh Yohe of The Athletic.
Impact Acciari has six goals, 15 points, 46 hits and 31 blocks in 42 outings in 2025-26. Avery Hayes might be in line to make his NHL debut due to the absence of Acciari.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
"Every Game For Us Is Playoff Style" | Tage Thompson Ahead Of Matchup With Penguins | Buffalo Sabres
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ YOUTUBE
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Buffalo Sabres Thursday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Avery Hayes - Called up from minors Hayes was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
Impact Hayes could be in line to make his NHL debut against the Sabres on Thursday if Noel Acciari (illness) is unable to play. In 31 minor-league tilts with the Baby Pens, the 23-year-old winger has notched 13 goals and 10 helpers while also racking up 41 PIM. If Hayes does play Thursday, he will likely slot into a bottom-six role.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Rickard Rakell - Not available Thursday Rakell (lower body) has been ruled out of Thursday's clash in Buffalo, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rakell was injured during the morning skate. Rakell has 10 goals and 24 points across 35 games this season. Look for Rutger McGroarty to enter the lineup with Rakell on the shelf.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Noel Acciari - Dealing with illness Acciari is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Sabres due to an illness, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Impact Acciari hasn't missed a game since early December, but he's a question mark for the Penguins' final game before the Olympic break due to his illness. Even if he's sidelined against Buffalo, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to action when Pittsburgh resumes play against the Devils on Feb. 26.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Arturs Silovs - First goalie off Thursday Silovs was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Buffal...
Impact Silovs has had mixed results in recent weeks, going 2-2-2 with a 2.15 GAA and .921 save percentage over his last six starts. He'll face a touch opponent in the Penguins' final game ahead of the Olympic break, as the Sabres are tied for sixth in the NHL with 3.39 goals per game this year.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Penguins Announce 'No Fees' Promotion for All Remaining Home Games | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a special ā€˜No Feesā€™ promotion on all tickets purchased through Ticketmaster for all remaining home ga...
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ NHL.COM
Blake Lizotte - Ruled out Thursday Lizotte will not be in the lineup Thursday in Buffalo, as he and his wife are expecting their first child.
Impact Lizotte has six goals and 11 assists over 46 games for the Penguins this season. Look for Kevin Hayes to replace Lizotte on the fourth line Thursday.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ ROTOWIRE
Game Preview: 02.05.26 at Buffalo Sabres | Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins play their final game before the Olympic Break as they take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is set for 7 PM....
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ NHL.COM
Penguins' defenseman Caleb Jones suspended by NHL | Sporting News The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games due to a violation of the PED policy.
FEBRUARY 5 ā€¢ SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nightmare season just got worse for Penguins defenseman with massive suspension Just when it looked like a return was possible, a new development shakes up Pittsburghā€™s blue line.
FEBRUARY 4 ā€¢ HOCKEYFEED.COM

Injured Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating PED policy

The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy
FEBRUARY 4 ā€¢ Associated Press
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