Penguins Turn to Murashov Following Loss of Stuart Skinner
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With the departure of a veteran netminder, Pittsburgh's top goalie prospect enters the fold with high expectations.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are navigating a shift in their goaltending depth after losing Stuart Skinner to the Winnipeg Jets in free agency, according to Yahoo Sports. The departure creates a vacancy that opens a path for Sergei Murashov to compete for a position on the NHL roster.
Murashov, 22, is currently regarded as the top goalie prospect within the Penguins organization. His development has earned him the No. 8 spot on the NHL goalie prospect rankings compiled by Scott Wheeler for The Athletic, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Murashov's statistical profile from the 2025-26 season suggests significant promise. While playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL, he recorded a 24-9-4 record, a 2.20 goals-against average, and a .919 save percentage, including four shutouts. He also made five appearances for Pittsburgh in the NHL last season, finishing with a 1-1-2 record, a 2.56 goals-against average, and an .897 save percentage. A highlight of his early NHL tenure was a 21-save shutout against the Nashville Predators on Nov. 16, per Yahoo Sports.