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Apr 17, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Apr 15, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Apr 13, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
Apr 11, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Apr 8, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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Fantasy Stats
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2023 | 50.5 | 10.1 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 11:44 |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2021 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:00 |
3y Avg. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:07 |
Fantasy Performance by Week
Fantasy News
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Puustinen inked a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Penguins on Friday. Puustinen saw action in 52 games for Pittsburgh this year, generating five goals and 15 assists. With a new deal in hand, the 24-year-old winger should be in contention for a bottom-six role heading into the 2024-25 campaign. If he can play regular minutes at the NHL level, Puustinen could be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold next year.... See More ... See Less
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Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Heads to minors
Puustinen was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday. Pittsburgh's season is over, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has secured a playoff berth. Puustinen recorded five goals and 20 points in 52 NHL outings this year. He also has five goals and 11 points in 23 appearances with the minor-league club.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Scores goal in loss
Puustinen scored a goal on three shots in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Wednesday. Puustinen was able to bring a 14-game goal drought to a close in the season finale. The 24-year-old winger played in 52 NHL games this year, picking up five goals, 15 assists and 40 hits while averaging 11:45 of ice time. Puustinen will need a new contract before the 2024-25 campaign, but he'll likely be back with the Pens considering he is a restricted free agent.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Snags helper Thursday
Puustinen picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Washington. Pusstinen was able to end a four-game pointless steak, though he remains mired in a nine-game goal drought dating back to March 17 versus Detroit. During his goalless streak, the 24-year-old winger has been averaging just 11:37 of ice time.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Back in NHL
Puustinen was summoned from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per the AHL's transaction list. Puustinen was briefly sent to the minors Friday so that he could become eligible for the AHL playoffs. He has two goals and 13 points in 31 games with Pittsburgh this season.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Generates helper
Puustinen provided an assist and fired four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks. Puustinen has quietly put together a four-game point streak (one goal, three assists). The winger has moved up to the second line with the Penguins thinned out by injuries to Jake Guentzel (upper body) and Bryan Rust (upper body). Puustinen has 12 points, 46 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 26 NHL appearances this season. He is mostly a scoring-only option in deeper fantasy formats, but he may be worth a look while filling a larger role.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Dropped to AHL
Puustinen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday Puustinen has picked up one goal, seven assists and 33 shots on net in 21 NHL appearances this campaign. He also has five goals and 10 points in 18 AHL outings this season. The 24-year-old forward might be brought back up by the big club after the All-Star break.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Scores first goal in win
Puustinen scored his first career NHL goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 7-0 rout of the Islanders. He also chipped in three shots on net, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating. Puustinen has been productive since joining the NHL roster Dec. 8, collecting six points in eight games while seeing some power-play time, but his ceiling his limited by his bottom-six role -- the 24-year-old saw less ice time at even strength Wednesday (8:13) than any other Pittsburgh player.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Back in action
Puustinen (upper body) has two points over three games since returning for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Puustinen will likely continue to see a significant role for the Baby Pens, which could lead to the 24-year-old eventually rising to the NHL roster.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Returned to minor-league affiliate
Puustinen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday. Radim Zohorna was recalled by the Penguins in a corresponding move, so Puustinen may be in for an extended stay in the minors. Puustinen's racked up 17 goals and 34 points through 53 AHL appearances this season.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Elevated from AHL
Puustinen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday. Puustinen has tallied 34 points over 53 AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton contests in 2021-22. The 22-year-old could make his NHL debut as soon as Friday's game against Las Vegas.... See More ... See Less -
Penguins' Valtteri Puustinen: Back to minors
Puustinen was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday. Despite multiple stints with the big club and a decent 27 points in 40 AHL contests, Puustinen -- a 22-year-old rookie -- has yet to make his NHL debut.... See More ... See Less
Recent Tweets
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Seth Rorabaugh@SethRorabaugh16H agoPenguins A to Z: For now, Dillon Hamaliuk looks like an another throw-in. https://t.co/m1GdBlPNOB
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Seth Rorabaugh@SethRorabaugh2D agoPenguins A to Z: After seven recalls to the NHL in 2023-24, Jonathan Gruden’s next challenge will be finding a way to stay in the NHL. https://t.co/UiyYtnULl5
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Seth Rorabaugh@SethRorabaugh2D agoPenguins A to Z: after seven recalls to the NHL in 2023-24, Jonathan Gruden’s next challenge will be finding a way to stay in the NHL. https://t.co/UiyYtnULl5
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Seth Rorabaugh@SethRorabaugh3D agoPenguins A to Z: What went wrong for Ryan Graves? https://t.co/CiYLFpo4vY
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Pittsburgh Penguins@penguins6D agoSpeed, size, and versatility. Drew O'Connor played a significant role for the Penguins this season, showing promise for the future. O'Connor: "I think that I made some big steps this year, and I'm excited to continue to reach my potential." https://t.co/2jpofHrIaK
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Shelly Anderson@_ShellyAnderson6D agoOne less pending free agent for the Penguins to worry about. https://t.co/gCOoYAQCSn
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Seth Rorabaugh@SethRorabaugh6D agoValtteri Puustinen was a pending unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason. He expressed interest in re-signing. https://t.co/aNEDQYHLPk
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Pittsburgh Penguins@penguins6D agoThe Penguins have re-signed forward Valtteri Puustinen to a two-year contract. The contract runs through the 2025.26 season and carries an average annual value of $775,000 at the NHL level.
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Seth Rorabaugh@SethRorabaugh6D agoPenguins A to Z: Even with plenty of impediments, Taylor Gauthier continues to succeed. https://t.co/KERPQlPd8x
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Shelly Anderson@_ShellyAnderson6D agoThe Penguins’ chances of getting a first-round draft pick for this year seem pretty slim at this point with Carolina down 3-0 in their series.