McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty could be pressed into service for Thursday's clash with Chicago while Bryan Rust is serving his three-game suspension. If the 21-year-old McGroarty does play, he could find himself slotting into a first-line role alongside Sidney Crosby in order to keep the rest of the Penguins' lines intact.

McGroarty registered three assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-3 shootout win over Hershey on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty was dealing with a concussion earlier in January, but he returned to the AHL on Sunday. He's earned four assists over three games since rejoining the Baby Penguins. He's at 11 points and 23 shots on net over eight appearances at the AHL level. He doesn't have a lot to prove with the minor-league team, but the Penguins may let him get an extended run before bringing him back up to the NHL in what's been an injury-plagued season for the young winger.

McGroarty (concussion) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty was a healthy scratch against Columbus on Jan. 4 before missing six straight games due to injury. Now that he is ready to play again, he will get some time in the minors. McGroarty has amassed four goals and seven points in five AHL outings this season. He also has two goals, one assist, 28 shots on net and 16 hits in 16 NHL appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

McGroarty was diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely, the team announced Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As previously reported, the Penguins moved McGraoarty to injured reserve after he suffered an injury during Tuesday's practice. It's a significant blow for the young winger, who already missed the first 18 games of the season due to an upper-body injury and is poised for another lengthy stint on the sidelines.

McGroarty was designated for injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

According to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports, McGroarty left Tuesday's practice after colliding with a teammate. The Penguins haven't provided an update regarding the nature or severity of the 21-year-old winger's injury, but he'll be sidelined for at least the next four games now.

McGroarty scored a goal in a 6-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty intercepted a Leafs clearing attempt and fired a quick shot over Joseph Woll's glove from above the right circle. The goalie didn't stand much of a chance. The goal cut the score to 3-2 in the second period. McGroarty is experiencing some growing pains in the NHL. It was his first goal in six games and second of the season (three points, 26 shots; 12 games). His fantasy future is intact, but he should be on the wire in redraft leagues.

McGroarty scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty logged his first goal and point in six games for the Penguins this season. He's added 17 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-3 rating. He was tearing up the AHL after recovering from an upper-body injury, but the 21-year-old winger has been challenged by the NHL while seeing middle-six minutes. He's not a must have in fantasy until he lands alongside Sidney Crosby on the top line, which is a spot he'll have to earn by first succeeding lower in the lineup.

McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty has been lighting it up in the minors since returning from an upper-body injury, generating four goals and three assists in five minor-league games with the Baby Pens. While the 21-year-old winger could move into a top-six role for Pittsburgh, he likely will start his time with the Penguins on the third line with fellow youngster Ben Kindel.

McGroarty scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-3 win over Hershey on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty is proving quickly that he's a little too talented for the AHL. He's scored in three straight games and has five total points in that span since joining the minor-league team after getting cleared of an upper-body injury. Expect the Penguins to remain cautious with the 21-year-old, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him get called up to Pittsburgh at any point this season.

McGroarty scored a goal in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 1-0 win over Providence on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McGroarty has two goals in as many games since joining the AHL club. The plan is for the 21-year-old winger to get up to speed with WBS after missing training camp and the first month of the season due to an upper-body injury. If he continues to play well, he'll be a candidate to join the NHL club later in the campaign.