Merilainen will guard the road goal versus the Penguins on Saturday, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

EDGE Analysis

Merilainen has allowed 11 goals on 95 shots en route to a 2-2-0 record in four NHL appearances this season. He surrendered four goals on 25 shots to Dallas on Jan. 2 in a 4-2 loss during his last outing. Pittsburgh ranks 14th in the league with 3.07 goals per game in 2024-25.