Penguins’ Stanley Cup Playoffs Roster Overview
Pittsburgh’s forward group mixed veteran stars and recent additions this season. Injuries and midseason trades shaped the lineup and scoring depth.
Forwards: stats and roles
Several skaters stood out in production and role adjustment. The table below summarizes age, size, games, goals, assists and points.
| Player | Age | Hometown | Height / Weight | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Lizotte | 28 | Lindstrom, Minnesota | 5-9, 176 | 55 | 7 | 12 | 19 | Missed since Mar. 14; signed three-year deal Jan. 12 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 39 | Magnitogorsk, Russia | 6-5, 213 | 56 | 19 | 42 | 64 | Reached 1,400 points on Apr. 4; final year of contract |
| Anthony Mantha | 31 | Longueuil, Quebec | 6-5, 240 | 81 | 33 | 31 | 64 | Signed one-year deal July 2; coming off torn ACL |
| Tommy Novak | 28 | St. Paul, Minnesota | 6-1, 190 | 82 | 16 | 26 | 42 | Acquired Mar. 5, 2025; played PP and PK |
| Rickard Rakell | 32 | Sundbyberg, Sweden | 6-1, 194 | 60 | 24 | 24 | 48 | Missed 20 games after Oct. 25 surgery; shifted to center |
| Bryan Rust | 33 | Pontiac, Michigan | 5-11, 202 | 72 | 29 | 36 | 65 | Top-line wing; 24 power-play points |
| Elmer Soderblom | 24 | Gothenburg, Sweden | 6-8, 252 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 10 | Acquired Mar. 6 for 2026 third-round pick |
Injuries and roster moves
Blake Lizotte missed games after an upper-body issue and had not played since March 14. He totaled 19 points in 55 games and signed a three-year deal on Jan. 12 that begins next season.
Rickard Rakell underwent surgery after being struck on Oct. 25 and missed 20 games. He still scored 24 goals and 24 assists in 60 games and moved to center in December when Malkin was injured.
Tommy Novak arrived via trade on March 5, 2025 and produced 42 points in 82 games. Elmer Soderblom was acquired on March 6 for a 2026 third-round pick and added 10 points in 20 games.
Milestones and contracts
Evgeni Malkin reached 1,400 career points with a hat trick and an assist on April 4. He posted 64 points in 56 games.
He is in the final year of a four-year contract signed July 14, 2022. He hopes to return for at least one more season.
Anthony Mantha set career highs with 33 goals, 31 assists and 64 points in 81 games. He signed a one-year deal on July 2 after missing most of last season with a torn ACL.
Bryan Rust matched his career best with 65 points in 72 games. He recorded a career-high 24 power-play points.
Playoff implications
In a Penguins’ Stanley Cup Playoffs roster overview, these forwards affect depth and special teams. Veterans provide top-line scoring while newer pieces cover fourth-line minutes.
Filmogaz.com will track roster changes and health updates as playoffs approach. This forward group blends experience with midseason reinforcement.
