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08-04-2025
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Penguins Recall Koppanen On An Emergency Basis
Joona Koppanen - Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Penguins are a little over 24 hours away from facing the red-hot St. Louis Blues, winners of ten straight games on Thursday night. As the team kicks off a three-game road trip, they invited Joona Koppanen along, recalling the 27-year-old on an emergency basis early Wednesday morning. Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule: Remaining Games & Statistical Notes The Pittsburgh Penguins are winding down their 2024-25 season and on pace to miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season, a first in Sidney Crosby's 20-year career. However, there is plenty to play for in the final weeks of the regular season. Advertisement In March, Koppanen skated in five games and scored his first NHL goal on March 18 against the New York Islanders. With the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season, he's scored seven goals and 22 points in 55 games. Since moving to North America from Finland in 2018, Koppanen has 52 goals and 134 points in 358 games in the AHL.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
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Penguins V. Isles Preview: Game Notes, Lineup, and More
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to build on their four-game win streak when they take on the New York Islanders Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. And they'll give their hot goaltender the net yet again. Tristan Jarry, who is 4-0 with a .930 save percentage over those four consecutive games, has earned a fifth-straight start. He has regained his form after struggling most of the season, and he will be given another opportunity to earn the Penguins a much-needed win. The Penguins have recalled forward Joona Koppanen from the @WBSPenguins (AHL) on an emergency basis. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 18, 2025 In addition, forward Joona Koppanen was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis and will slot in the lineup in place of Emil Bemstrom. "He can kill penalties, he can play a checking role, he can play center, he can play the wing," head coach Mike Sullivan said. "The biggest reason [for the call-up], quite honestly, is because he's played really well." Here is the rest of the lineup: How we're lining up tonight vs. the Islanders ⬇️ — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 18, 2025 As it stands now, the Penguins are six points out of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders - who are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games - are two points ahead of the Penguins in the standings with three games in hand, so earning a clean two points will be critical. "They're a good team," Sullivan said. "They're a sound defensive team, they play with structure, they've got a team game. They have solid goaltending, and they're stingy defensively. So we've got to make sure that we make it as hard on them as they're going to make it on us." Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
