Sergei Murashov Set to Defend the Net as Penguins Face Off Against Mammoth
Pittsburgh Penguins rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov is set to defend the net against the Utah Mammoth. He will start on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, following an announcement from Coach Dan Muse two hours prior to the game.
Murashov’s Performance Overview
This season, Murashov has played in four NHL games, achieving a record of 1-1-1. His stats include:
- Goals-Against Average: 1.90
- Save Percentage: .913
- Shutouts: 1
Although he has not faced the Mammoth before, Murashov has been impressive at the AHL level, where he has a record of 8-2-0 in 11 games. His AHL statistics show:
- Goals-Against Average: 1.56
- Save Percentage: .943
- Shutouts: 2
Team Updates and Player Status
The Penguins have recalled Murashov under emergency roster conditions. Key players, including defenseman Brett Kulak and goaltender Stuart Skinner, remain unavailable due to immigration issues following a trade with the Edmonton Oilers.
Both Kulak and Skinner are Canadian nationals and have not previously played for an NHL team in the United States. Meanwhile, forward Sidney Crosby is on the brink of becoming the franchise leader in career points, with 1,721 points—just two behind Mario Lemieux’s 1,723.
Utah Mammoth Insights
The Mammoth will play without forward Logan Cooley, who is on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue that may keep him sidelined until late January. Also noteworthy is forward Nick Schmaltz, who has recorded 298 career assists.
Game Day Details
The matchup between the Penguins and the Mammoth is set to begin at 3:08 p.m. Neither team will hold a morning skate before the game. The referees for the game are Carter Sandlak and Francis Charron, with Jonathan Deschamps and Shawn Oliver serving as linesmen.
