Ville Koivunen - NHL News & Rumors

Earns three points in AHL win Koivunen scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-5 win over Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Koivunen didn't do a lot after his demotion to the AHL in January, but he has picked up the pace with two goals and six assists over his last six games. He's at six goals, 22 points and 29 shots on net through 19 AHL outings this season. The 22-year-old will get future looks in the NHL, but it's unclear if he'll get another call-up this season after posting just five points in 27 contests with Pittsburgh.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Koivunen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Koivunen found the back of the net against the Blue Jackets on Sunday, but that was his first goal since Dec. 4 against the Lightning, a stretch of 10 games without a goal. With the addition of Yegor Chinakhov, the 22-year-old Koivunen would have had a hard time breaking into the lineup now that Evgeni Malkin (upper body) is back, so the decision to move him to the Baby Pens, where he can fill a top-six role, certainly makes sense for his long-term development.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Sunday Koivunen scored a goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Koivunen returned to the lineup after two games as a healthy scratch. He scored his first goal in a month after being limited to one assist over his prior 10 appearances. The 22-year-old winger has five points, 28 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 27 contests this season, primarily as a bottom-six forward.

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

First NHL goal Koivunen scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 win over the Lightning.

Impact It was his first NHL goal. Koivunen took a pass from Kris Letang and scored from the high slot on the power play to put the Pens up 1-0. It came in his 24th game.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A Moment in the Making: Koivunen Scores First NHL Goal | Pittsburgh Penguins In the first period of Thursday’s 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, Ville Koivunen scored his first career NHL goal off a beautiful shot from the left...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Malkin breaks late tie with 2nd goal of game, Penguins beat Lightning 4-3

Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five game...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning against Sabres Koivunen (lower body) will be in action versus Buffalo on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Koivunen has underwhelmed this season, generating just two points in 11 appearances. If the 22-year-old winger continues to struggle offensively, he could find himself heading down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to rediscover his offensive game. With Koivunen back in the lineup, teenager Ben Kindel will serve as a healthy scratch against the Sabres on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for contact Koivunen (lower body) has been medically cleared for contact, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Monday.

Impact Koivunen didn't participate in line rushes at Monday's practice, but seems to be trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Sabres. Even if the 22-year-old winger is ready to play versus Buffalo, he could find himself serving as a healthy scratch in favor of Tristan Broz, who was recalled from the minors Monday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for injured reserve Koivunen (lower body) is considered week-to-week and has been placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Koivunen was injured while playing in the Global Series against Nashville and is not facing some time on the shelf. The 22-year-old winger has yet to find the back of the net this year, recording just two assists, 13 shots and seven blocks in 11 outings. Sam Poulin was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Koivunen (lower body) won't play against Nashville on Sunday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Koivunen is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after logging 13:46 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Predators. He has contributed two assists, 13 shots on net and seven blocked shots through 11 appearances this season. Danton Heinen will replace Koivunen in Sunday's lineup against Nashville.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins forward Rickard Rakell to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Rickard Rakell out after undergoing hand surgery; Penguins call Ville Koivunen back up Rickard Rakell is out six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his left hand. The Penguins said the surgery was performed Sunday morni...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Earns NHL promotion Koivunen has been recalled by the Penguins from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Koivunen has been lighting up the AHL this season, registering 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in just six games played. The 22-year-old has earned this promotion based on that high level of play, and he'll begin his second NHL stint this season looking for his first point after he went pointless in the team's first two games before being sent down at the start of the season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three more points Friday Koivunen scored a goal on two shots and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-0 win over Charlotte on Friday.

Impact Koivunen looks too good for the AHL with nine points over five contests since his demotion from Pittsburgh on Oct. 11. The 22-year-old will look to continue dominating the minor league while awaiting his next chance with the big club. If this scoring touch follows him to Pittsburgh during his next call-up, he may not have to return to Northeastern Pennsylvania again.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of points in win Koivunen scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.

Impact Koivunen got a taste of NHL action to begin the year before he was sent down to the Baby Pens. In Pittsburgh, he played in two games, but he's earned four points over three AHL outings since his demotion. The 22-year-old has plenty of scoring potential, and if he can show it consistently, it shouldn't take him long to get back to the big club.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of points in win Koivunen scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-3 win over Bridgeport on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minor league report: Tristan Broz scores twice as Penguins beat Phantoms A pair of goals and an assist by forward Tristan Broz led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-1 win against the rival Lehigh Valley Ph...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Returns to minors Koivunen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Bryan Rust was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move. Koivunen has no points, one shot and one block while averaging 13:26 of ice time in two appearances with Pittsburgh this season. The 22-year-old might get another shot with the big club in 2025-26 if the Penguins run into more injury issues.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ville Koivunen's Rookie Year Starts On Sidney Crosby's Wing Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ville Koivunen will be on the top line for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the New York Rangers.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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

Marc-Andre Fleury Steals Show For Penguins On Saturday It was Marc-Andre Fleury's night in Pittsburgh on Saturday as the Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their second preseason win. They beat the Co...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

A little faster and a lot more comfortable, prospect Ville Koivunen looks to stick with Penguins Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins players with NHL experience, even the ones attending training camp on a tryout basis, occupy the...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Don't Sleep On Filip Hallander This Fall The Pittsburgh Penguins were encouraged by what Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen brought to the table at the end of the 2024-25 season, a...

JULY 21, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Mark Madden's Hot Take: 10 things to expect for the Penguins in 2025-26 Ten things that will happen before the end of the Penguins’ next season: 1. Winger Ville Koivunen will be NHL Rookie of the Year. Good speed...

APRIL 19, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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

Malkin breaks late tie with 2nd goal of game, Penguins beat Lightning 4-3

Penguins forward Rickard Rakell to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing hand surgery