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Regular Season 3 8 0 3.54 .896 0

Top Joel Blomqvist News

  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Rejoining NHL roster

    Blomqvist was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

    Blomqvist spent the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off with the Baby Pens, suiting up in three contests in which he went 1-1-1 while registering a .900 save percentage. With the Penguins resuming action with a back-to-back against the Capitals and Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, look for Blomqvist to split the workload with Alex Nedeljkovic.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Demoted after Saturday's start

    Blomqvist was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

    Blomqvist stopped 17 of 20 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. He'll get to play regularly in the minors during the Penguins' break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tristan Jarry was called up to Pittsburgh to replace him on the NHL roster, further clearing the path for AHL playing time for Blomqvist.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Guarding goal Saturday

    Blomqvist will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Saturday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

    Blomqvist will get the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back after Alex Nedeljkovic played in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. The 23-year-old Blomqvist has a 3-7-0 record with a 3.59 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 10 NHL appearances this season. Philadelphia sits 23rd in the league with 2.79 goals per game in 2024-25.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Concedes four goals

    Blomqvist saved 21 shots out of 25 attempts in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.

    In his second start after receiving the promotion from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Jan. 15, Blomqvist kept a clean slate through the first period before conceding two goals in each of the second and third frames. The loss bumped the 23-year-old's record down to 3-7-0 on the season with a 3.59 GAA and an .899 save percentage. For the time being, he will continue to play relief to Alex Nedeljkovic, who has two wins in his last three outings. Blomqvist should remain off fantasy hockey radars for the time being.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Guarding road goal

    Blomqvist is expected to start on the road against Seattle on Saturday, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

    Blomqvist stopped 28 of 31 shots en route to a 4-1 loss to Washington in his most recent start last Saturday. He has a 3-6-0 record, 3.53 GAA and .904 save percentage in nine outings in 2024-25. Seattle ranks 19th in goals per game with 2.90.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Allows three goals against Caps

    Blomqvist stopped 31 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

    Blomqvist was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Penguins on Wednesday. He got the start in net Saturday on the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back set while Alex Nedeljkovic rested following his win against the Sabres on Friday. Blomqvist wasn't able to get the win, but his performance Saturday was a far better effort compared to his last NHL outing Nov. 11 against the Stars, when he allowed three goals on just eight shots. The 23-year-old holds a 3-6-0 record with a .904 save percentage and 3.53 GAA through nine NHL appearances.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Starting in Washington

    Blomqvist will guard the road goal versus the Capitals on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

    Blomqvist will get the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back after Alex Nedeljkovic played in Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo. The 23-year-old Blomqvist has a 3-5-0 record with a 3.60 GAA and a .904 save percentage in eight NHL appearances this season. Washington sits third in the league with 3.56 goals per game in 2024-25.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Up from minors

    The Penguins will recall Blomqvist from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Blomqvist has a 3-5-0 record, 3.61 GAA and .904 save percentage in eight appearances in 2024-25. He also has a 2.93 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 12 outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Blomqvist will presumably serve as Pittsburgh's No. 2 goaltender behind Alex Nedeljkovic going forward. Tristan Jarry was waived Wednesday and is expected to be sent to the minors if he goes unclaimed.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Sent to AHL

    Blomqvist was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

    Blomqvist is the odd man out as the Penguins will now go with Alex Nedeljkovic and Tristan Jarry as their two goaltenders. Blomqvist was 3-5-0 with 3.61 GAA and a .904 save percentage in eight starts this season. The 22-year-old netminder will get more experience at the AHL level the rest of the way and could get recalled due to an injury or trade of either Nedeljkovic or Jarry.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Gets early hook Monday

    Blomqvist gave up three goals on eight shots before being replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic midway through the first period of Monday's 7-1 loss to the Stars.

    Dallas scored six times in the first period alone, and the goalie switch did nothing to provide a lift to the Penguins. Blomqvist is 1-4-0 over his last five starts, and through eight appearances on the season he sports a rough 3.61 GAA. but with a more respectable .904 save percentage.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Starting against Dallas

    Blomqvist was the first goalie off Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, indicating he'll draw the start at home against the Stars.

    Blomqvist earned a solid win on the road against Washington on Friday, turning aside 32 of 34 shots (.941 save percentage). On the season, he's posted a 3-4-0 record, 3.25 GAA and .913 save percentage over seven games, and he'll attempt to remain effective in a second consecutive start Monday.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Stands tall in win

    Blomqvist stopped 32 of 34 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

    Blomqvist received his first start since Oct. 29 and turned in a good effort against a strong team. The Capitals were able to wash away a 2-0 deficit, but the Penguins scored twice in the third period to secure the win. Blomqvist improved to 3-4-0 with a 3.25 GAA and a .913 save percentage over seven outings (six starts) this season, though this was just the second time he's held a team to two goals. Alex Nedeljkovic will likely be back between the pipes Monday versus the Stars, but Blomqvist could start during a back-to-back next weekend, assuming Tristan Jarry isn't recalled from his conditioning loan prior to then.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Slated to start Friday

    Blomqvist is set to start on the road against Washington on Friday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

    Blomqvist is drawing a tough assignment. Washington is 9-3-0 and ranks fourth offensively with 4.08 goals per game. Blomqvist, who is making his first start since Oct. 29, has a 2-4-0 record, 3.47 GAA and .909 save percentage in six outings in 2024-25. He has lost his last three starts while allowing 12 goals on 127 shots (.906 save percentage) over that span.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Gives up four goals Tuesday

    Blomqvist stopped 34 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Wild. The fifth goal was an empty-netter with 19 seconds left in the third period.

    The Penguins raced to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Minnesota responded with four unanswered goals to build an advantage they'd never relinquish. Blomqvist hasn't had a strong start to the season and has been defeated in four of his last five appearances, going 1-4-0 with a 3.56 GAA in that span, although with a .909 save percentage. Expect Alex Nedeljkovic to remain as the Penguins' starting goalie for the foreseeable future.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Draws start Tuesday

    Blomqvist will be in the blue paint for Tuesday's home matchup versus Minnesota, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

    Blomqvist will make his fifth start and sixth appearance of the campaign -- the 22-year-old is 2-3-0 with a .911 save percentage and a 3.34 GAA. The Finnish netminder registered wins in two of his first three appearances, but he's given up a combined eight goals on 88 shots (.909 save percentage) across back-to-back losses. The Wild have buried 29 goals through eight games.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Unable to hold back barrage

    Blomqvist stopped 46 of 50 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Oilers.

    Blomqvist didn't stand much of a chance with the Penguins getting out-shot 50-27 in the game, including a lopsided second period that saw the Oilers break through. The Penguins' leaky defense has made it tough for any of the team's goalies to shine, though Blomqvist has often looked better than Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedeljkovic. Through five games, Blomqvist is 2-3-0 with 16 goals allowed on 180 shots. Nedeljkovic is likely to start Saturday in Vancouver, and Jarry could re-enter the mix next week, but none of Pittsburgh's goalies should be rostered on a full-time basis in most fantasy formats until the team in front of them improves significantly.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Draws start against Edmonton

    Blomqvist will start Friday's road game against the Oilers, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

    Blomqvist didn't start in either of Pittsburgh's last two games, but he'll be in the crease for the first half of a back-to-back Friday. Over his four starts this season, the 22-year-old has posted a 2-2-0 record, 3.16 GAA and .908 save percentage.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Gives up four goals Friday

    Blomqvist stopped 35 of 39 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

    Blomqvist gave up four unanswered goals in this one and has been inconsistent, flipping solid and subpar displays every time he steps in the crease. The 22-year-old netminder sits at 2-2-0 on the season, posting a .908 save percentage and a 3.16 GAA through four appearances. However, he's posted a save percentage below .910 in three of his four outings, which could be a cause for concern.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Exits ice first Friday

    Blomqvist was the first goalie off the ice Friday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Carolina.

    Blomqvist will look to build off Wednesday's 26-save relief performance versus the Sabres in which he helped the Pens secure a come-from-behind overtime victory. To open the season, the 22-year-old backstop is 2-1-0 with a 2.86 GAA and .913 save percentage while significantly outplaying Tristan Jarry. At this point, Blomqvist could see the bulk of the workload until Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) returns from a conditioning assignment.

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  • Penguins' Joel Blomqvist: Gets win in relief

    Blomqvist turned aside 26 of 28 shots after replacing Tristan Jarry midway through the first period in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

    The 22-year-old entered the game with the Penguins down 3-1, and his strong performance wound up netting him his second win in three appearances this season. Blomqvist's 2.86 GAA and .913 save percentage are making a case for a bigger role in the Pittsburgh crease, and perhaps even the starting job given Jarry's atrocious 5.45 GAA and .833 save percentage -- at least until Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) gets healthy.

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Age: 23
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