Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 3/23/18 11:13 AM

Murray will tend the twine in Friday's clash with the Devils, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will be making his second appearance in the crease following a concussion that saw him sidelined for a nine-game stretch. His previous outing -- a 36-save defeat to the Islanders -- certainly left fantasy owners hoping for better. The Pens lost their prior two clashes with New Jersey, but this will be Murray's first matchup with the Devils this season (Casey DeSmith started the last two).

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 3/20/18 10:41 PM

Murray stopped 36 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Seeing his first action since Feb. 24 due to a concussion, Murray looked good between the pipes but didn't get the kind of support he's used to from the Penguins' offense. He'll likely get a rest Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back, but expect Murray to resume full-time starting duties after that as Pittsburgh jockeys for position down the stretch in the tight Metropolitan Division.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 3/20/18 5:33 PM

Murray (concussion) will make his return to the crease Tuesday against the Islanders in New York, Josh Getzoff of the Penguins' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray last donned a Penguins jersey in game action Feb. 24 against the Panthers, with a concussion sidelining him for each of the last nine matchups. Prior to the loss in which he exited early versus Florida, Murray had won five straight games in goal. After an extended absence, he will be thrown into the fire for a matchup against an Islanders club that scores 3.44 goals per game at home this season. Fortunately, he could be in line for a lot of support; the Islanders allow 3.76 goals per game on home ice as well.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Mon 3/19/18 12:45 PM

Murray (concussion) will be an option in goal against the Islanders on Tuesday, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "We'll see how (Murray) responds and tomorrow we'll make a decision,". It would seem that barring a setback, Murray not only will suit up versus New York, but may even get the start. Final confirmation on a starter should come from Sullivan following the game-day skate Tuesday.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sat 3/17/18 12:15 PM

Murray (concussion) participated in practice Saturday, Jonathan Bombulie of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has been sidelined since Feb. 24 against the Panthers, but his return to practice Saturday suggests he's nearly ready to retake the crease. With a couple more days ahead before the team's next contest Tuesday against the Islanders, there's an outside shot he starts. However, Murray indicated after the session that he doesn't have a timetable for return at this point.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Wed 3/14/18 12:55 PM

Murray (concussion) took shots during Wednesday's practice session, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will continue to be evaluated as he works his way back from a concussion, but hitting the ice with his teammates is a step in the right direction. The fact that the netminder is on the road with the Pens is a decent indication they are hoping to have him ready to go before returning to Pittsburgh, although coach Mike Sullivan has not provided a specific timeline.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 3/13/18 1:13 PM

Murray (concussion) will join the Penguins on their upcoming three-game road trip.
EDGE Analysis
According to coach Mike Sullivan, "Murray took full shots this morning when he skated on his own before practice," which is a step forward from the controlled shots he saw previously. Considering the Thunder Bay native has yet to resume practicing, Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers seems a little too soon. Having said that, the netminder wouldn't be traveling with the team if he wasn't getting closer to returning to action.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 3/9/18 12:43 PM

Murray (concussion) skated before the Penguins' Friday practice session and took what coach Mike Sullivan termed "controlled shots,".
EDGE Analysis
Based on the terminology used by Sullivan, Murray likely didn't face anything that could be considered live action in order to avoid him catching a puck up high. A member of the coaching staff probably put some rubber into his pads in order to get him moving around on the ice. While this may help keep up the netminder's conditioning, it's not a huge step forward, as he was still unable to take part in practice. The focus for the 23-year-old is likely being ready in time for the playoffs and Pittsburgh is not going to rush him back into action any sooner than it has to.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 3/6/18 4:17 PM

Murray (concussion) once again skated on his own before practice Tuesday without facing any shots, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
With how quickly Murray returned to on ice sessions, it seemed as though he would be back sooner rather than later, but considering he has yet to make any additional progress, fantasy owners certainly have cause for concern. Unless Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith completely start to sink the ship, the Pens should be in no rush to get Murray back into the crease -- with their focus on winning another Stanley Cup.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Mon 3/5/18 10:56 AM

Murray (concussion) skated on his own prior to Monday's game-day skate, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering Murray was unable to participate in practice, he certainly shouldn't be expected to suit up against the Flames on Monday. At this point, the Pens' primary concern is likely whether the 23-year-old will be available for the start of the playoffs. According to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Murray didn't face any shots and appeared to be doing mostly conditioning type work. When the netminder returns to action remains to be seen, as the club has yet to release a specific timeline -- and likely won't considering the inherent difficulty of pinning down when a player will be cleared from the concussion protocol.