Imama scored a goal on two shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and logged seven PIM in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Imama dropped the gloves with Mathieu Olivier in the first period to get the crowd fired up. In the second, Imama added a goal, which ended up being the game-winner for the Penguins. This was the second tally of his career -- his previous one came during the 2021-22 campaign with the Coyotes, which is also his only other NHL point. Imama has drawn into 14 contests this season, racking up eight shots on net, 16 PIM, 37 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while seeing limited minutes on the fourth line.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Available versus Flyers
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Imama (upper body) will be in contention to face Philadelphia on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Imama has been sidelined for the Penguins' last four games due to his upper-body issue. Since Michael Bunting (abdomen) will be out of the lineup, the 28-year-old Imama should slot into a bottom-six role, though head coach Mike Sullivan did leave open the possibility of calling a player up from the minors.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Moves to IR
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Imama (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
The Penguins activated Bryan Rust (lower body/illness) from the IR list in a corresponding move. Imama will miss his fourth straight game against Philadelphia on Tuesday, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return. He hasn't earned a point in six NHL outings this season while posting two shots on goal, 11 hits and seven PIM.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Unavailable Tuesday
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Imama (upper body) won't suit up Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Imama has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, which he sustained against the Rangers on Feb. 7. The 28-year-old has not recorded a point across six appearances this season. His next chance to return to game action will be in Thursday's rematch against the Flyers.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Still unavailable
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Imama (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
It'll be the third straight game Imama's missed due to the injury. The 28-year-old winger has appeared in six games with Pittsburgh this year, averaging 5:28 of ice time while failing to record a point.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Remains day-to-day
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Imama (upper body) remains day-to-day and will not play against Washington on Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Imama, who missed Pittsburgh's final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, will remain on the sidelines as the Pens face the Capitals to open the second half. Matt Nieto figures to remain in the lineup due to Imama's absence.
Imama (upper body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Rangers.
Imama logged just 2:28 of ice time in the contest. The forward is questionable to play Saturday versus the Flyers. If he doesn't play, he'll have two weeks to heal up during the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Summoned from AHL
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Imama was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
Pittsburgh assigned Owen Pickering to the minors in a corresponding move. Imama has three goals, two assists and 47 PIM in 24 AHL outings this season. The 28-year-old forward could play against Seattle on Saturday if Bryan Rust (lower body) and Blake Lizotte (illness) are unavailable.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Placed on waivers by Pittsburgh
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Imama was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Imama signed a two-way contract with the Penguins at the beginning of July, and he was unable to secure a spot on the team's Opening Night roster. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll likely spend most of the year in the AHL.
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Penguins' Bokondji Imama: Signs one-year pact
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Imama secured a one-year, two-way contract from the Penguins on Monday.
Imama has featured in only 15 NHL games over the past three seasons, including six appearances with Ottawa last year in which he notched 22 hits, one blocked shot and one shot on goal while averaging 5:35 of ice time. Considering the 27-year-old winger's AHL numbers aren't all that impressive -- he tallied 10 points in 53 regular-season games for AHL Belleville -- it's unlikely he will contribute any significant minutes with Pittsburgh this upcoming year.
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Senators' Bokondji Imama: Demoted to AHL
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Imama (upper body) was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Imama left Monday's tilt versus the Rangers late in the second period with the injury and missed Tuesday's game in Boston, but his demotion to the minors suggests he's now healthy. The 27-year-old winger had 22 hits but failed to pick up a point in six NHL games this season.
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Senators' Bokondji Imama: Will miss finale
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Imama (upper body) will not be in action versus the Bruins on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Imama logged just six NHL games this campaign in which he failed to register a point while recording 22 hits, one block and seven PIM. The 27-year-old winger hasn't scored a goal since 2021-22 when he was with the Coyotes. In the minors this season, Imama hasn't been significantly more productive with just 10 points in 53 outings.
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Senators' Bokondji Imama: Leaves early Monday
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Imama (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against the Rangers.
Imama logged just 3:49 of ice time with two hits before exiting the contest. He's now been held without a point through six NHL games this season. There should be an update on his status before Tuesday's season finale against the Bruins.
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Senators' Bokondji Imama: Called up from AHL
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Imama was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Imama is expected to be the extra forward versus New Jersey on Saturday because Angus Crookshank (lower body) is unavailable. Imama has spent the entire season at the AHL level, registering three goals, seven assists and 115 PIM in 53 appearances.
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Senators' Bokondji Imama: Signs one-year contract
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Imama signed a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Saturday.
Imama saw action in five NHL games with the Coyotes in 2022-23. He failed to pick up a point in the NHL but had five goals and 15 points with AHL Tucson in 50 contests. Imama is feisty and has picked up 287 PIM in his last 104 AHL contests.
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Coyotes' Bokondji Imama: Reassigned Thursday
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Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Imama will likely be back with the big club Friday if Zack Kassian (upper body) is still out. Imama would likely be limited to a fourth-line role.
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Coyotes' Bokondji Imama: Promoted from AHL
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Imama was recalled from AHL Tucson on Wednesday.
Although he's been promoted, at this point it isn't clear if Imama will jump into the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Edmonton. The 26-year-old winger has gone scoreless while picking up 11 hits through four NHL appearances this season.
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Coyotes' Bokondji Imama: Returned to AHL
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Imama was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.
Imama was recalled Thursday and played 8:31 against Vancouver, managing a pair of hits. He has yet to pick up a point in four NHL games this season. Imama had five goals and seven assists in 41 AHL games before his recall.
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Coyotes' Bokondji Imama: Back in NHL
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Imama was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday.
Imama was recalled as Nick Schmaltz (lower body) is still unable to practice. Imama has played three NHL games this season, but he has yet to pick up a point.
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Coyotes' Bokondji Imama: Back to AHL
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Imama was sent down to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Imama continues to move between levels while Nick Schmaltz (lower body) is hurt. If Schmaltz can't play Thursday versus the Canucks, Imama could be called up again.
