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Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 10/25/2025
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Blomqvist got his first look in the NHL in 2024-25, but the Penguins' poor defense and his own struggles adjusting to the league left a poor impression. The 23-year-old went 4-9-1 with a 3.81 GAA and a .885 save percentage over 15 appearances in the NHL. He was better with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, posting a 2.84 GAA and a .914 save percentage over 18 games. Blomqvist may not be fully NHL ready yet, but if he can have a good training camp, he may be able to bump Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedeljkovic off the Penguins' roster, or at least force the team to carry three goalies for a spell. At age 23, Blomqvist still has plenty of time to improve, so keep an eye on how things are trending heading into Opening Night. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins in April of 2023.
Lands on IR
Blomvist (lower body) was placed on season-opening injured reserve on Monday, per PuckPedia.
ANALYSIS
Blomqvist is expected to be forced out of action for at least the first two weeks of 2025-26. The 23-year-old made 12 appearances last season for Pittsburgh, but failed to find a rhythm, resulting in a subpar 3.81 GAA and .885 save percentage. Blomqvist could still ultimately play himself into a backup role, but his absence will give Arturs Silovs the first crack behind Tristan Jarry.
Blomqvist is expected to be forced out of action for at least the first two weeks of 2025-26. The 23-year-old made 12 appearances last season for Pittsburgh, but failed to find a rhythm, resulting in a subpar 3.81 GAA and .885 save percentage. Blomqvist could still ultimately play himself into a backup role, but his absence will give Arturs Silovs the first crack behind Tristan Jarry.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The 2024-25 campaign was expected to be another year in the minors for Blomqvist, despite the fact that he went an impressive 25-12-6 with a 2.16 GAA and .921 save percentage in 45 games for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Those plans changed when backup netminder Alex Nedeljkovic suffered a lower-body injury during training camp. Now, the 22-year-old Blomqvist will start the year with the NHL club and will likely feature right away thanks to a season-opening back-to-back for Pittsburgh. Still, once Nedlejkovic is cleared to return, Blomqvist figures to be re-assigned to the minors.
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Set for four-week absence
Blomqvist (lower body) will be on the shelf for at least four weeks, the team announced Friday.
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Won't play Friday
Blomqvist (lower body) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against Detroit, the Penguins announced Thursday.
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Labeled day-to-day
Blomqvist suffered a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day, the team announced Wednesday.
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Starting preseason opener
Blomqvist will guard the road goal against Montreal on Monday in exhibition action, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
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Recovers from injury
Blomqvist, who is playing for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, has recovered from his undisclosed injury, Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey reports Saturday.
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In line to start Saturday
Blomqvist is likely to get the starting nod against Washington on the road Saturday after head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "I don't think I'm setting him up for success if I just throw him in there tonight. Joel's gonna play games for us," per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
ANALYSIS
Blomqvist will likely be given every opportunity to steal the starting job away from Alex Nedeljkovic, who inherited it by default after Tristan Jarry was sent down to the minors Thursday. Still, the Pens won't want to simply throw Blomqvist to the wolves, as he figures to be their long-term solution between the pipes at this point.
Blomqvist will likely be given every opportunity to steal the starting job away from Alex Nedeljkovic, who inherited it by default after Tristan Jarry was sent down to the minors Thursday. Still, the Pens won't want to simply throw Blomqvist to the wolves, as he figures to be their long-term solution between the pipes at this point.