Blomqvist stopped 32 of 34 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist received his first start since Oct. 29 and turned in a good effort against a strong team. The Capitals were able to wash away a 2-0 deficit, but the Penguins scored twice in the third period to secure the win. Blomqvist improved to 3-4-0 with a 3.25 GAA and a .913 save percentage over seven outings (six starts) this season, though this was just the second time he's held a team to two goals. Alex Nedeljkovic will likely be back between the pipes Monday versus the Stars, but Blomqvist could start during a back-to-back next weekend, assuming Tristan Jarry isn't recalled from his conditioning loan prior to then.

Blomqvist is set to start on the road against Washington on Friday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist is drawing a tough assignment. Washington is 9-3-0 and ranks fourth offensively with 4.08 goals per game. Blomqvist, who is making his first start since Oct. 29, has a 2-4-0 record, 3.47 GAA and .909 save percentage in six outings in 2024-25. He has lost his last three starts while allowing 12 goals on 127 shots (.906 save percentage) over that span.

Blomqvist stopped 34 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Wild. The fifth goal was an empty-netter with 19 seconds left in the third period.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins raced to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Minnesota responded with four unanswered goals to build an advantage they'd never relinquish. Blomqvist hasn't had a strong start to the season and has been defeated in four of his last five appearances, going 1-4-0 with a 3.56 GAA in that span, although with a .909 save percentage. Expect Alex Nedeljkovic to remain as the Penguins' starting goalie for the foreseeable future.

Blomqvist will be in the blue paint for Tuesday's home matchup versus Minnesota, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist will make his fifth start and sixth appearance of the campaign -- the 22-year-old is 2-3-0 with a .911 save percentage and a 3.34 GAA. The Finnish netminder registered wins in two of his first three appearances, but he's given up a combined eight goals on 88 shots (.909 save percentage) across back-to-back losses. The Wild have buried 29 goals through eight games.

Blomqvist stopped 46 of 50 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist didn't stand much of a chance with the Penguins getting out-shot 50-27 in the game, including a lopsided second period that saw the Oilers break through. The Penguins' leaky defense has made it tough for any of the team's goalies to shine, though Blomqvist has often looked better than Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedeljkovic. Through five games, Blomqvist is 2-3-0 with 16 goals allowed on 180 shots. Nedeljkovic is likely to start Saturday in Vancouver, and Jarry could re-enter the mix next week, but none of Pittsburgh's goalies should be rostered on a full-time basis in most fantasy formats until the team in front of them improves significantly.

Blomqvist will start Friday's road game against the Oilers, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist didn't start in either of Pittsburgh's last two games, but he'll be in the crease for the first half of a back-to-back Friday. Over his four starts this season, the 22-year-old has posted a 2-2-0 record, 3.16 GAA and .908 save percentage.

Blomqvist stopped 35 of 39 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist gave up four unanswered goals in this one and has been inconsistent, flipping solid and subpar displays every time he steps in the crease. The 22-year-old netminder sits at 2-2-0 on the season, posting a .908 save percentage and a 3.16 GAA through four appearances. However, he's posted a save percentage below .910 in three of his four outings, which could be a cause for concern.

Blomqvist was the first goalie off the ice Friday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist will look to build off Wednesday's 26-save relief performance versus the Sabres in which he helped the Pens secure a come-from-behind overtime victory. To open the season, the 22-year-old backstop is 2-1-0 with a 2.86 GAA and .913 save percentage while significantly outplaying Tristan Jarry. At this point, Blomqvist could see the bulk of the workload until Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) returns from a conditioning assignment.

Blomqvist turned aside 26 of 28 shots after replacing Tristan Jarry midway through the first period in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old entered the game with the Penguins down 3-1, and his strong performance wound up netting him his second win in three appearances this season. Blomqvist's 2.86 GAA and .913 save percentage are making a case for a bigger role in the Pittsburgh crease, and perhaps even the starting job given Jarry's atrocious 5.45 GAA and .833 save percentage -- at least until Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) gets healthy.

Blomqvist made 29 saves on 32 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

It's hard to fault Blomqvist on any of the goals. He was left high and dry on a two-on-none break, and William Nylander ripped it past him high early in the second period. Matthew Knies beat the Pittsburgh netminder from the crease about two minutes later, and Mitch Marner ripped one past him on a breakaway early in the third. With Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) on the shelf and Tristan Jarry's poor performance in Pittsburgh's season opener, Blomqvist has started two straight games and could get rewarded with more playing time.