Pittsburgh Penguins assess Arturs Silovs and Ville Koivunen's progress

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins assess Arturs Silovs and Ville Koivunen's progress
Summary

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs, 26, looks to improve in his second NHL season after mixed results last year, particularly in late games. His current save percentage stands at.890, with concerns about team defense continuing to challenge him. Meanwhile, teammate Ville Koivunen, recently signed to an eight-year contract, has shown signs of improvement, highlighted by his overtime goal. Koivunen expressed satisfaction with his performance, rating himself an eight out of ten following this latest success. Both players aim to contribute more as the season progresses.

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  • •Arturs Silovs aims for improvement after a challenging rookie season.
  • •Silovs has an.890 save percentage but has faced defensive issues.
  • •Ville Koivunen scored the overtime winner, marking his fourth NHL goal.
  • •Koivunen rates his performance an eight out of ten.
  • •Both players are being closely monitored as the season advances.
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  • 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins Notebook: Silovs Different, Koivunen Progress
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Often forgotten among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ battle to insert youth into their lineup is second-year goalie Arturs Silovs. Silovs, 26, […]

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