Nedeljkovic stopped 22 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic twice allowed the Flames to erase one-goal deficits in the third period, then allowed three out of six shootout attempts to go in. Through two starts, Nedeljkovic has given up eight goals on 61 shots while going 0-1-1, doing nothing to stabilize the Penguins' disastrous goaltending to begin the year. Nedeljkovic, Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist have all had struggles, though Blomqvist has put forth the best results. The Penguins have a back-to-back with stops in Edmonton on Friday and Vancouver on Saturday, but at this point, it's tough to trust any of the team's goalies in fantasy.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie to leave the ice Tuesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, indicating he'll tend the twine on the road versus Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will look to bounce back from his season debut versus the Jets on Sunday in which he gave up five goals on 36 shots (.861 save percentage). At this point, it's fair to wonder if Tristan Jarry will start at all during the Pens' four-game road trip with Nedeljkovic potentially splitting the back-to-back against the Oilers and Canucks on Friday and Saturday, respectively, with Joel Blomqvist. Regardless, at this point, Nedeljkovic appears to be the No. 1 option for Pittsburgh.

Nedeljkovic allowed five goals on 36 shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss versus Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic made his first appearance of the 2024-25 campaign after sustaining a lower-body injury in a preseason contest against Detroit on Sept. 30. The 28-year-old wasn't given much help in front of him, but Winnipeg boasts a strong offense, now having scored 24 goals across its first five games. Nedeljkovic will have a chance to grab the No. 1 netminding gig with Tristan Jarry struggling to start the season.

Nedeljkovic will defend the road net Sunday against the Jets, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic will make his season debut after recovering from injury. He posted a record of 18-7-7 with one shutout, a 2.97 GAA and a .902 save percentage across 38 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Winnipeg has produced 18 goals through four outings this campaign.

Nedeljkovic joined his teammates for the Penguins' road trip, which begins Sunday afternoon in Winnipeg, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic returned to Pittsburgh on Saturday after stopping 33 of 36 shots in a 4-3 win over Lehigh Valley in an AHL conditioning assignment Friday. The Penguins brought three goalies on the four-game sojourn, which extends to Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver between now and Saturday. Nedeljkovic joined Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist for the trip, and Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan didn't reveal which one will start against the Jets on Sunday.

Nedeljkovic (lower body) was summoned from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

During his lone AHL outing, Nedeljkovic made 33 saves in Friday's 4-3 win over Lehigh Valley. He could be an option for Sunday's road game versus Winnipeg.

Nedeljkovic (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Thursday and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic figures to get the starting nod for the Baby Pens against AHL Lehigh Valley either Friday or Saturday (perhaps both) as he works his way back from his lower-body injury. At this point, with Tristan Jarry struggling, Pittsburgh is likely to get Nedeljkovic back into the lineup and could give him some starts during an upcoming four-game Western Canada road trip. Once Nedeljkovic is given the all-clear, Joel Blomqvist will likely be headed for the minors in a corresponding move, despite being the team's best netminder to open the year.

Nedeljkovic (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was expected to compete alongside Tristan Jarry for the Penguins' No. 1 job but instead will start the year on the shelf. Still, once the 28-year-old backstop is given the all-clear, he should once again challenge Jarry for regular appearances. Fantasy managers should probably anticipate a platoon this year with the hot hand keeping the crease.

Nedeljkovic (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

If there was a goalie controversy in Pittsburgh heading into Opening Night against the Rangers, Nedeljkovic's lower-body injury certainly puts that to rest. At this point, fantasy managers can expect a heavy dose of Tristan Jarry for the Penguins to open the season. Still, once Nedeljkovic is back to 100 percent, he should continue to push for more opportunities throughout the season -- much like he did last year when he started the final 14 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

Nedeljkovic (lower body) is still being evaluated by team doctors, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Nedeljkovic is still being assessed doesn't bode well for a short-term absence, though nothing official has come from the team at this point. If there is a significant injury for the 28-year-old backstop, it would clear the way for Tristan Jarry to start the majority of the games to open the 2024-25 campaign. Joel Blomqvist would be the most likely candidate to fill the backup role in Nedeljkovic's absence -- unless the club decides to look to the waiver wire to bolster its goalie room.