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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...

49 MINS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Relegated to minors Koivunen was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Koivunen was terrific in his eight-game trial with Pittsburgh, picking up seven assists. Koivunen had 21 goals and 34 assists in 62 AHL contests this season and is in line for a top-six role next season with the Penguins.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Notches pair of helpers Koivunen registered two assists, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Koivunen had a hand in both of Bryan Rust's tallies in the contest. This was Koivunen's first multi-point effort in the NHL. The 21-year-old picked up seven assists, including three on the power play, and added 15 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over eight appearances late in the season. It's likely he'll return to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for that team's playoff run, but Koivunen should have an inside track to the NHL in 2025-26.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Koivunen logged an assist, two shots on goal and five blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Koivunen has opened his NHL career with four assists over six games. The 21-year-old winger is getting a look on the top line and first power-play unit after Rutger McGroarty (lower body) was ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Koivunen has added 12 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The 21-year-old is far from a household name, but he's auditioning for a big role with the Penguins heading into 2025-26.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Generates power-play helper Koivunen notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Koivunen has two helpers over four NHL contests, and this was his first career power-play point. The 21-year-old is getting a look on the second line and first power-play unit late in the season as the Penguins evaluate some prospects. He's a streaming option in fantasy for those in need of points and shots, but there are likely to be more established options on the wire in redraft formats. Keep an eye on Koivunen in training camp for next season, as he seems poised to make the full-time NHL leap soon.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mikheyev, Nazar and Knight lead the Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over the Penguins

Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, Frank Nazar added a goal and Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pengu...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Jason Mackey: Same as nearly a decade ago, Penguins could really use an infusion of youth PITTSBURGH - Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen sat side-by-side in the deepest part of the horsesh...

APRIL 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM