Penguins' Murray starts vs. Islanders after 9-game absence
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The Pittsburgh Penguins had reinforcements between the pipes Tuesday, as starting netminder Matt Murray returned to the lineup after missing nine games with a concussion.
Murray's last appearance came Feb. 24 against the Florida Panthers, while his last victory came one night prior versus the Carolina Hurricanes. He'll man the crease against the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
In Murray's absence, the Penguins turned to backup netminders Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith. Their numbers in Murray's absence, however, left something to be desired. Since Feb. 27:
| Goalie | Games | Record | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarry | 6 | 4-2-0 | .883 | 3.35 |
| DeSmith | 5 | 4-1-1 | .893 | 3.23 |
In 41 appearances this season, Murray has posted a 23-13-2 record with a .909 save percentage and 2.82 GAA.
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