Blomqvist was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports, indicating he will defend the road net in Saturday's matchup against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

During his NHL debut, Blomqvist stopped 29 of 32 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over Detroit. As a result, he will make his second straight start. Toronto is coming off a 4-2 victory over New Jersey on Thursday.

Blomqvist made 29 saves in a 6-3 win over Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was his NHL debut, and he helped Pens' fans forget about the team's 6-0 loss to the Rangers the night before. Blomqvist became the youngest Penguins goalie to win his NHL debut since Philippe De Rouville in 1995. Blomqvist is third on the Pens' depth chart, but fans are already calling for the team to sit Tristan Jarry in favor in the young man. We're not ready to go there yet, but watch this situation. Pittsburgh needs to win, and at some point, they may need to make some touch decisions about their blue paint.

Blomqvist will protect the road goal versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist will make his NHL debut Thursday as the Penguins play the second half of a back-to-back. Tristan Jarry handled the goaltending duties in a 6-0 loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. Blomqvist is in the backup role to begin 2024-25 while Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) remains sidelined.

Blomqvist allowed three goals on 29 shots in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist endured a rough start Friday and gave up two goals over the opening 5:05 of playing time, but he settled down afterward and conceded just one goal the rest of the way. Blomqvist has yet to make his NHL debut after being selected in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft. However, he has a shot at opening the regular season against the Rangers on Oct. 9 as Tristan Jarry's backup because Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) is unavailable.

Blomqvist will patrol the home crease versus Columbus on Friday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist will play the entire game according to coach Mike Sullivan. Blomqvist has yet to make his NHL debut after he was selected in the second round, 52nd overall, in 2020. The 22-year-old netminder was 25-12-6 with a 2.16 GAA and a .921 save percentage in 45 regular-season appearances for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. With Alex Nedeljkovic (lower body) currently week-to-week, Blomqvist figures to enter the 2024-25 campaign as the No. 2 option behind Tristan Jarry.

Blomqvist will defend the road net Saturday in exhibition action against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist provided a 25-12-6 record with a 2.16 GAA and a .921 save percentage in 45 regular-season contests for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. The 22-year-old netminder will probably begin the upcoming campaign in the minors because Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic rank ahead of him on the goaltending depth chart.

Blomqvist was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh summoned Blomqvist on Tuesday because Tristan Jarry was unavailable for Tuesday's 6-3 win over New Jersey due to an illness. If Jarry still isn't ready to return for Thursday's road game against Washington, Blomqvist might be recalled.

Blomqvist has been added to the Penguins' roster Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist's addition to the roster could be an indication that Tristan Jarry (illness) once again won't be available against New Jersey on Tuesday. The Penguins didn't carry a second netmidner on the roster versus the Rangers on Monday but will at least have Blomqvist available if needed.

Blomqvist was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist was recalled Thursday and backed up Magnus Hellberg when Tristan Jarry (eye) was unable to play against the Kings. Jarry will get the Saturday start versus the Sabres, with his return pushing Blomqvist off Pittsburgh's roster. Blomqvist was 4-2-0 with a 1.91 GAA and .920 save percentage in seven AHL games before his recall.

Blomqvist was brought up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, per Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com.

EDGE Analysis

Blomqvist's promotion all but guarantees that Tristan Jarry (face) will not be available against the Kings on Thursday and that Magnus Hellberg will get the starting nod. The Penguins don't have a back-to-back on the short-term schedule, so Blomqvist is unlikely to get a start unless Jarry is out for a significant period of time.