Pittsburgh Penguins project goaltending tandem for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
As training camps approach, the Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized goaltending projections for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Artūrs Šilovs and Sergei Murashov are expected to head the tandem following the departure of Stuart Skinner. Šilovs' recent playoff performance boosted his standing, while Murashov, highly regarded within the organization, will compete for a spot. With strong AHL numbers, Murashov is anticipated to join Šilovs in securing NHL roster positions. Other prospects like Joel Blomqvist and Taylor Gauthier remain in contention for the available goaltending spot should Murashov falter during training camp.
- •Pittsburgh Penguins project Artūrs Šilovs and Sergei Murashov as goaltenders.
- •Stuart Skinner left in free agency; Šilovs extended on a one-year deal.
- •Šilovs excelled in playoff games, achieving a.939 save percentage.
- •Murashov showed strong performance in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs.
- •Blomqvist and Gauthier compete for potential goaltending spots.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Penguins' 2026-27 Lineup Projections: Goaltenders
"Even if the Penguins' goaltending tandem may seem set for 2025-26, there are no guarantees - and there's certainly a lot of talent to go around.
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