Penguins' Staal Scores In First Game Back: Jordan Staal had a goal and an assist in Saturday's win over Winnipeg in his first game back from a knee injury. (Updated 02/11/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Jordan Staal wasn't quite used in full capacity, playing 16:14 in ice time over 22 shifts, about four minutes shy of his average ice time pre-injury. (Updated 02/11/2012).
01/07/2012 21:43 Pens' losing streak longest in two years
Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils handed the Pittsburgh Penguins their fourth consecutive loss, 3-1 on Saturday.
12/31/2011 18:01 Kovalchuk leads Devils over Penguins
Ilya Kovalchuk scored on a penalty shot in the first period and added an assist on David Clarkson's power-play goal four minutes later, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
12/29/2011 23:19 Nash scores twice for Columbus in win
Rick Nash scored twice, Steve Mason made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets registered their first regulation road win of the season, 4-1 over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
12/29/2011 21:49 Ex-Pen Jagr scores for Flyers in win
Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot both scored in their return to Pittsburgh, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday night.
Staal made his 2010-11 debut in the Winter Classic last year after suffering a foot infection and a broken wrist. When he returned, the big center scored 11 goals and picked up 19 helpers in 42 contests, representing his highest scoring rate in five NHL seasons. There remains debate as to whether Staal is a top-six player or a strong No. 3 center at this stage of his career, but the Pens may experiment with Staal alongside Evgeni Malkin in 2011-12. The team wanted to pair up the two last year, but injuries to both players prevented such a development. It's hard to believe that Staal is still only 22 years of age, but that youthfulness could mean there is still room for improvement. (Updated 10/4/11)
