Matt Grzelcyk D FA Fri 4/18/25 12:36 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk notched two assists, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk had four assists over the last three contests. The 31-year-old defenseman was quite successful on offense in his first year with the Penguins, earning a career-high 40 points (one goal, 39 assists) while playing in all 82 games for the first time. He added 94 shots on net, 101 blocked shots, 43 hits and a minus-6 rating. Grzelcyk played on a one-year contract this season, and his career year should generate quite a market if he gets to free agency.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Sat 4/12/25 1:31 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk notched two power-play assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk had gone three games without a point, but he has seven assists over his last 10 outings. Four of those helpers have come on the power play as he continues to contribute more than expected in that situation. For the season, the blueliner is at one goal, 37 assists, 15 power-play points, 92 shots on net, 97 blocked shots, 40 hits and a minus-7 rating over 80 appearances.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Fri 4/4/25 2:08 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzeclyk recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has been fantastic with five helpers over his last six games. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to 36 points on the year, 10 better than any season in his career, thanks in part to playing in a career-best 76 games. He's produced 13 of his 35 helpers with the man advantage while adding 83 shots on net, 93 blocked shots, 37 hits and a minus-10 rating in his first year with the Penguins.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Fri 3/21/25 10:36 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzeclyk notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk was the only Pittsburgh defenseman to get on the scoresheet Friday. He kept the puck in and fed Sidney Crosby for a goal at 15:31 of the second period, which stretched the Penguins' lead to 5-2. Grzelcyk has three assists over 10 outings in March, and he's logged a career-best total of 32 points with 77 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 71 appearances this season.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Mon 3/10/25 3:27 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk notched a power-play assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has three helpers over his last six outings, though this was his first power-play point since Jan. 17 versus the Sabres. The 31-year-old has carved out a role on the second power-play unit to help boost his offense in a career year. He's earned career highs in assists (30) and points (31) while adding 77 shots on net, 79 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 66 appearances.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Tue 2/25/25 12:29 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (upper body) will suit up versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk will avoid missing any time after being injured against the Rangers on Sunday. The 31-year-old blueliner is currently stuck in a 26-game goal drought during which he has generated just 25 shots. Still, Grzelcyk did chip in 12 helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage, and will pair back up with Erik Karlsson.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Sun 2/23/25 5:00 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk (upper body) won't return to Sunday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk sustained the injury on a Matt Rempe hit in the first period. Rempe received a two-minute penalty for interference on the play. Grzelcyk entered Sunday's action with one goal, 27 assists, 70 shots on net and 72 blocked shots across 58 appearances this season.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Sun 2/9/25 3:51 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has six assists over his last 11 outings. The 31-year-old blueliner continues to enjoy a career year, racking up 28 points, 69 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 57 appearances. He should be able to maintain a top-four role the rest of the way, though he's on a one-year contract and could end up with a smaller role if he's dealt to a contender.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Thu 1/30/25 1:52 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk continues to produce on offense -- he has five helpers over his last seven contests. He helped out on a Marcus Pettersson tally in the second period of this game. Grzelcyk is up to a career-high 27 points while adding 63 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 53 appearances this season. It wouldn't be surprising for the 31-year-old to end up around the 40-point mark if he sustains his current pace.
Matt Grzelcyk D FA Tue 1/28/25 2:33 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D FA
Grzelcyk notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk continues to chip in on offense with four helpers over his last six games. He also has eight shots on net and three blocked shots in that span. The 31-year-old has held down a top-four role for much of the season, and he's matched his career high with 26 points through just 52 contests. Grzelcyk has added 63 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating, and he has a career-best 10 power-play points.