Penguins' Alex Nedeljkovic: Tough assignment in season debut

Nedeljkovic allowed five goals on 36 shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss versus Winnipeg.

Nedeljkovic made his first appearance of the 2024-25 campaign after sustaining a lower-body injury in a preseason contest against Detroit on Sept. 30. The 28-year-old wasn't given much help in front of him, but Winnipeg boasts a strong offense, now having scored 24 goals across its first five games. Nedeljkovic will have a chance to grab the No. 1 netminding gig with Tristan Jarry struggling to start the season.