Nedeljkovic kicked out 24 of 27 shots in a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh established a 3-0 lead early in the second period. Nedeljkovic allowed the Wild to claw back into the contest and eventually tie it on a Vinni Lettieri marker at 5:33 of the third period, but the 27-year-old goaltender was able to settle down, ultimately earning the victory despite the extra drama. He has a 4-2-1 record, 2.58 GAA and .925 save percentage in eight contests this year, giving the Penguins a solid alternative whenever Tristan Jarry needs a rest or is struggling.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home versus Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was overwhelmed in a relief appearance versus Toronto on Saturday, conceding three goals on 21 shots (.857 save percentage) in an all-around disappointing outing for the team. Rather than returning to starter Tristan Jarry after he got the hook Saturday, head coach Mike Sullivan will turn to Nedeljkovic for Monday's matchup.

Nedeljkovic made 39 saves in regulation and overtime and denied nine of 12 shootout attempts during Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal grabbed a 3-1 lead late in the first period, but Nedeljkovic slammed the door afterward to force extra time and then held on during a wild shootout that saw the first four skaters find the back of the net. It's the 27-year-old netminder's first win in nearly a month due to inconsistent playing time behind Tristan Jarry, but Nedeljkovic has been sharp when called upon, going 3-2-1 in six starts this season with a 2.29 GAA and .935 save percentage.

Nedeljkovic is expected to start on the road against Montreal on Wednesday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic has a 2-2-1 record, 2.19 GAA and .937 save percentage in five contests this season. He's been used sparingly despite his effective play, but Tristan Jarry started Tuesday, which is likely why Nedeljkovic is getting an opportunity versus Montreal. The Canadiens rank 27th offensively this year with 2.61 goals per game.

Nedeljkovic stopped 31 of 33 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to Philadelphia on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic has now made at least 30 saves in each of his first five starts, but he has a mediocre 2-2-1 record to go along with his superb 2.18 GAA and .937 save percentage. Under other circumstances, his stellar play would at least earn him more frequent starts, but that might not happen behind Tristan Jarry, who is doing well in his own right with a 2.47 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 18 contests. It's plausible Jarry will start Wednesday in Tampa Bay and Friday in Florida, though the goaltenders will then likely split the back-to-back games versus Arizona and Montreal on Dec. 12-13.

Nedeljkovic will be between the pipes against the Flyers on the road Monday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will make his first start since Nov. 24 versus Buffalo, in which he gave up three goals on 34 shots in a losing effort. Starter Tristan Jarry lost to Philadelphia in overtime Saturday, so now Nedeljkovic will get his chance at knocking off the Penguins' cross-state rivals.

Nedeljkovic allowed three goals on 34 shots in Friday's 3-2 road loss against the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic and the Penguins held a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Sabres stormed back. Jeff Skinner beat Nedeljkovic for a power-play goal at 5:13 of the final frame before Kyle Okposo and Alex Tuch notched goals in the second half of the third to give the Sabres a comeback victory. Nedeljkovic will likely be back to reserve duty Saturday against the visiting Maple Leafs.

Nedeljkovic will patrol the visiting blue paint versus Buffalo on Friday, Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic has played infrequently this season, going 2-1-0, but is coming off an outstanding start as he stopped all 38 shots in a 3-0 victory over Vegas on Sunday. Nedeljkovic has stopped 102 of 108 shots this season. The Sabres are struggling to find the back of the net this season as they are 26th overall in NHL scoring after finishing third in 2022-23.

Nedeljkovic made 38 saves in Sunday's 3-0 shutout win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

It was a spectacular return for Nedeljkovic, who missed nearly a month after suffering a lower-body injury in his last start on Oct. 24. The 27-year-old netminder is now 2-1-0 with a .944 save percentage and 2.00 GAA through his first three starts with Pittsburgh. Tristan Jarry will likely start in Wednesday's contest vs. the Rangers, though the Penguins play three times in four days this week, meaning Nedeljkovic should start at least one game.

Nedeljkovic (lower body) was removed from the long-term injured reserve and will start Sunday against Vegas, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod after Tristan Jarry coughed up three goals on 33 shots in Saturday's loss to Carolina. Nedeljkovic missed 10 games while on injured reserve after suffering a lower-body injury Oct. 24. The 27-year-old netminder has stopped 64 of 70 shots in three NHL appearances this season.