Pitlick scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was Pitlick's first point in 20 appearances this season. The 34-year-old forward has added 13 shots on net, 51 hits, 22 PIM and a minus-1 rating. Pitlick was waived Nov. 30, but he stayed on the NHL roster and has already played five games since that date. If he continues to get regular playing time, the Wild may need to expose him to waivers again once the team's forward group gets healthier.

Pitlick cleared waivers Monday and will remain with the Wild ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Pitlick was waived Sunday, he'll remain with the NHL club after going unclaimed, and he's slated to travel with the team. Pitlick has appeared in 15 games for Minnesota this year, logging no points, 35 hits, 22 PIM and eight blocked shots while averaging a career-low 7:29 of ice time.

Pitlick has been placed on waivers by the Wild, Michael Russo of The Athleticreports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming he clears, Pitlick will likely be assigned to AHL Iowa by the Wild. The 34-year-old has seen action in 15 games in a bottom-six role for the Wild while they have battled injuries up front to regulars like Marco Rossi (lower body) and Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body). In five AHL games on the season, Pitlick has three goals and one assist.

The Wild recalled Pitlick from AHL Iowa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick was sent to Iowa when the Wild needed to find a roster spot for Mats Zuccarello a week ago. Pitlick is without a point in nine NHL games this season, though he does have 24 hits and six blocked shots. The Wild sent David Spacek to AHL Iowa in a corresponding move.

Pitlick was assigned to AHL Iowa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Due to the return of Mats Zuccarello from a lower-body injury, Pitlick was a healthy scratch in Friday's 5-2 win over the Islanders. The 34-year-old Pitlick hasn't earned a point in nine NHL appearances this season while contributing six shots on goal, six blocked shots and 24 hits.

Pitlick was recalled from AHL Iowa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick has two goals in three minor-league outings this season. In a corresponding move, the Wild assigned Liam Ohgren to the minors.

Pitlick scored twice on four shots in AHL Iowa's 6-2 loss to Rockford on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick missed out on the Wild's Opening Night roster, though he could get a call-up later in the year if the big club pivots from its youthful approach to the start of 2025-26. The 33-year-old forward had his best AHL campaign last year with 21 goals and 46 points over 59 regular-season outings for Providence. He's also logged at least 30 games in eight NHL campaigns.

Pitlick was placed on waivers by the Wild on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild during the offseason, but he was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Night roster during training camp. He recorded 21 goals, 25 assists and 34 PIM over 59 regular-season appearances with AHL Providence last year and will likely head to AHL Iowa if he clears waivers.

Pitlick signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Pitlick, a Minneapolis native, will come home for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old was on an AHL contract for much of 2024-25 before earning a two-way deal with the Bruins in March. He rebuilt some value with 46 points in 59 regular-season games for AHL Providence. Pitlick will be in contention for bottom-six minutes for the Wild this season.

Pitlick inked a one-year, two-way contract with Boston on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The contract is for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. Pitlick has played this season at AHL Providence, tallying 16 goals and adding 17 assists over 43 games. He has played 420 regular-season games at the NHL level during his career, finding the back of the net on 56 occasions while adding 53 assists.