Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 win over the Rangers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers made the contest close late in the third period, as Nedeljkovic gave up two goals, but the Penguins were able to capture the win with two empty-net markers. The 28-year-old netminder finished with a .933 save percentage. This was the fifth straight start for Nedeljkovic, and he has gained at least one point in each of those games with three wins and two overtime losses. Even with his recent success, keep an eye out for the return of Tristan Jarry from illness to potentially take away playing time.

Nedeljkovic will be stationed between the pipes for Monday's road game against the Rangers, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if something happened, but Nedeljkovic will get the nod after Tristan Jarry was originally announced as the starter. Nedeljkovic is 3-0-2 with a .917 save percentage over his last seven appearances. Monday's game will be the sixth consecutive contest he's appeared in. The 28-year-old is 12-6-6 with a .906 save percentage this season.

Nedeljkovic stopped 35 of 38 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic played well Saturday, carrying a 2-1 lead into the third period. However, Columbus would tally a pair of goals to tie the game at 3-3 in the final frame before ultimately handing Nedeljkovic a loss in the shootout. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic has started Pittsburgh's last four games, going 2-1-1 with a .917 save percentage in that span. He's 12-6-6 with a .906 save percentage and a 2.87 GAA this season.

Nedeljkovic will guard the road cage Saturday against the Blue Jackets, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the fifth start in six games for Nedeljkovic in place of a struggling Tristan Jarry. Nedeljkovic has been solid in that span, going 3-0-1 with a .912 save percentage. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 12-6-5 on the season with a .905 save percentage and 2.87 GAA.

Nedeljkovic made 17 saves in a 3-2 win over Columbus on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu Oliver beat Nedeljkovic early in the second when he batted in a rebound out of midair. Cole Silinger finished a 3-on-1 rush at 13:11 of the same frame when he dropped to a knee for a one-timer. Nedeljkovic played a solid game and made things look easy most of the game. The Pens ride the hot hand in net, and Ned may be the guy in Columbus on Saturday given his performances in three consecutive starts and two wins in a row.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will be making his third straight start -- he's coming off a 38-save victory over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. For the year, the 28-year-old Ohio native is sporting an 11-6-5 record to go with a 2.91 GAA and .906 save percentage. A strong finish to the season should help Nedeljkovic's chances of securing a longer-term contract this offseason after playing this season on a one-year deal.

Nedeljkovic turned aside 38 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

He had little chance on the one puck that beat him in the second period, as Dmitry Orlov's shot from just above the faceoff circle deflected off a Pittsburgh defender before sneaking past the screened goalie. Nedeljkovic is 2-0-1 over his last three starts and has a 2.45 GAA and .919 save percentage over his last five outings, including two relief appearances. With the Penguins fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, that might be enough to push the 28-year-old ahead of the struggling Tristan Jarry on the Pens' depth chart.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff, putting him on track to protect the home goal against the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic struggled in his last start Sunday against the Avalanche, surrendering four goals on just 25 shots before being replaced by Tristan Jarry midway through the third period of the eventual 5-4 overtime loss. Nedeljkovic will try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a hot Carolina team that's won six of its last seven contests.

Nedeljkovic was given the hook after conceding four goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

It's been an underwhelming March for Nedlejkovic, as he is 1-2-1 with a 4.18 GAA and an .843 save percentage over seven appearances. If the 28-year-old netminder could put together a winning streak, he would stand a decent chance of earning more starts down the stretch. At this point, however, Nedeljkovic may only play in back-to-backs given his recent outings.

Nedeljkovic will defend the road net Sunday versus the Avalanche, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic made 25 saves in a 6-3 win over Detroit on March 17 during his last start. In 25 appearances this season, he has supplied a 10-6-4 record with a 2.92 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Colorado ranks first in the league this campaign with 3.74 goals per contest.