Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning - News - December 07, 2023

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Jonas Johansson - Facing PredatorsJohansson will protect the road goal Thursday versus the Predators, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

ImpactJohansson was on the bench for the last two games, during which Andrei Vasilevskiy gave up a total of one goal. Johansson will make his second start and third appearance since Vasilevskiy's season debut. The Predators have won four of their last six games, but they've scored just 15 goals in that span, so this is a solid matchup for Johansson to try to keep the Lightning's momentum up.

DECEMBER 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Bryan Rust - Ruled out against CatsRust (upper body) is still being evaluated but won't be in the lineup against Florida on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

ImpactRust has already missed three games this season with an upper-body injury and it's not immediately clear if this latest problem is related. Since returning from that injury, the winger has registered one goal, three assists and 16 shots in his last five contests. Without Rust in the lineup, Drew O'Connor has been elevated to the first line while Alexander Nylander slots into the second.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jake Guentzel - Scores lone Pittsburgh goal in lossGuentzel tallied a goal on a team-high five shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Lightning.

ImpactGuentzel scored the Penguins' lone goal in Wednesday's loss, breaking up a shutout with 53 seconds left in the third period after Andrei Vasilevskiy turned the puck over behind his own net. The 29-year-old Guentzel has remained productive despite the Penguins' overall struggles offensively -- since the start of November, the winger has eight goals and 20 points across 16 games. Guentzel's up to 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) through 25 games this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Penguins bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to stop a three-game skid with a win against the Florida Panthers

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Predators host the Lightning after shootout win

The Nashville Predators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Cirelli - Flashes two-way game in winCirelli delivered a power-play goal and a season-high four blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.

ImpactCirelli stayed hot following his two-goal performance from Monday's 4-0 win over the Stars. Still, despite managing a No. 2 power-play role, Cirelli has just two points in that key special teams spot. Fantasy managers are likely underwhelmed by his current output of 12 points (six goals, six assists) through 26 games, but the pivot may be turning the corner offensively without losing a step in the defensive zone.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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