What happened: Goaltender Sergei Murashov has won consecutive starts, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins take two of their last three games. The 22-year-old stopped 26 of 28 shots on Nov. 7 before turning aside 34 of 36 against the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 11. The 2022 fourth-round selection posted a .944 save percentage in the victory over San Jose.
Why it matters: The strong outings signal a potential breakout for Murashov as Pittsburgh looks for stability in net. His emergence provides an immediate lift for a club seeking traction in the Metropolitan Division.
By the numbers: Murashov over his last two starts: 2-0-0 record, 60 saves on 64 shots against, .938 save percentage, 2.00 goals-against average.
What to watch: Murashov will look to build on his early-season momentum as the Penguins continue their regular-season schedule.