Matthew Murray G SEA Mon 8/3/20 11:49 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will defend the cage against the Habs on Monday, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray made 32 saves in Saturday's overtime defeat to the Habs. The Thunder Bay native apparently showed the coaching staff enough to warrant another kick at the can versus Montreal. Still, if Murray stumbles at any point along the way, he figures to see Tristan Jarry coming in to replace him.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sat 8/1/20 12:44 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will defend the blue paint during Saturday's Game 1 against Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Murray was outplayed by Tristan Jarry during the regular season, but it's not exactly shocking that the Penguins have decided to roll with the netminder that already has two Stanley Cup championships to his name for Game 1. He'll attempt to pick up his first win of the postseason in a matchup with a Montreal squad that averaged 2.93 goals per game during the regular season, 19th in the NHL.
Matthew Murray G SEA Wed 7/29/20 10:39 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray made 10 of a possible 12 saves in Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
It was a so-so outing for Murray as he tries to persuade the coaching staff to name him the Game 1 starter against Montreal on Saturday. Even if the netminder does defend the cage for the best-of-five series with the Habs, he could still end up sharing the crease down the road with Tristan Jarry.
Matthew Murray G SEA Tue 7/28/20 10:47 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will get the starting nod for the team's exhibition matchup with the Flyers on Tuesday, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports, though he will only play the first half.
EDGE Analysis
While the final decision may remain up in the air, the fact that Murray is starting Tuesday could be a sign he has the inside track for Game 1 versus Montreal on Saturday. A lot will likely depend upon how Murray and Tristan Jarry fare against the Flyers, which will carry significant weight for decisions in postseason pools.
Matthew Murray G SEA Tue 3/10/20 10:16 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray made 20 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
New Jersey's first goal was a bit soft, but Murray got more than enough offensive support to overcome any mistakes. The netminder has won three of his last four starts and has now reached 20 victories for the fourth straight season, but he still carries a lackluster 2.87 GAA and .899 save percentage.
Matthew Murray G SEA Tue 3/10/20 12:10 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports, indicating he will defend the cage on the road versus the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is back between the pipes after getting shelled by the Caps on Saturday to the tune of five goals on 28 shots. With the playoffs right around the corner, it appears coach Mike Sullivan might be preparing Murray to be the guy in the postseason, assuming the club can stave off its current rough stretch (2-8-0 in its last 10 games) and hold onto a playoff spot.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sat 3/7/20 8:35 PM
Matthew Murray
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Murray stopped 23 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
The goals came on defensive breakdowns by the Pens and odd-man rushes rather than any glaring gaffes on Murray's part, but they all count on his ledger just the same. The five goals were the most he'd allowed since Nov. 30, and on the season he carries a 2.89 GAA and .898 save percentage.
Matthew Murray G SEA Sat 3/7/20 11:19 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will start Saturday's game against Washington, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has helped stabilize the Penguins after a six-game losing streak, presiding over a pair of wins since then while allowing a combined five goals on 56 shots (.911 save percentage). He has split his previous two decisions against the Capitals this season.
Matthew Murray G SEA Fri 3/6/20 12:20 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray made 28 saves in Thursday's 4-2 win over Buffalo.
EDGE Analysis
Murray matched the save total of Sabres goalie Jonas Johansson on the other end but faced two fewer shots and thus walked away with the 4-2 win. With consecutive wins following a personal three-game losing streak, Murray has found his groove, while Tristan Jarry is still looking for his. If Jarry doesn't follow suit and break his own three-game losing streak soon, Murray could wrest back full control of the starter's crease with the postseason around the corner.
Matthew Murray G SEA Thu 3/5/20 11:49 AM
Matthew Murray
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Murray will get the starting nod on the road versus Buffalo on Thursday, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will make consecutive starts for the first time since Feb. 2 and 6 versus Washington and Tampa Bay, respectively. The Thunder Bay native is coming off a 23-save win over the Senators on Tuesday. The decision to go back to Murray could be more about giving Tristan Jarry the start versus Washington on Saturday in the first game of a back-to-back, as Jarry has never faced the Capitals in his young career.