Joel Blomqvist

23-Year-Old GoalieG

Pittsburgh Penguins

2024 Stats

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3

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6

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0

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3.53

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.904

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

The 2024-25 campaign was expected to be another year in the minors for Blomqvist, despite the fact that he went an impressive 25-12-6 with a 2.16 GAA and .921 save percentage in 45 games for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Those plans changed when backup netminder Alex Nedeljkovic suffered a lower-body injury during training camp. Now, the 22-year-old Blomqvist will start the year with the NHL club and will likely feature right away thanks to a season-opening back-to-back for Pittsburgh. Still, once Nedlejkovic is cleared to return, Blomqvist figures to be re-assigned to the minors. Read Past Outlooks

Shoots Left

Height 6'3"

DOB 1/10/2002

Born Uusikaarlepyy, Finland

Drafted 2nd Rd, #52 Overall in 2020

PIT

Allows three goals against Caps

GPittsburgh Penguins

January 19, 2025

Blomqvist stopped 31 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

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Blomqvist was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Penguins on Wednesday. He got the start in net Saturday on the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back set while Alex Nedeljkovic rested following his win against the Sabres on Friday. Blomqvist wasn't able to get the win, but his performance Saturday was a far better effort compared to his last NHL outing Nov. 11 against the Stars, when he allowed three goals on just eight shots. The 23-year-old holds a 3-6-0 record with a .904 save percentage and 3.53 GAA through nine NHL appearances.

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Starting in Washington

GPittsburgh Penguins

January 18, 2025

Blomqvist will guard the road goal versus the Capitals on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

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Up from minors

GPittsburgh Penguins

January 15, 2025

The Penguins will recall Blomqvist from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

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Sent to AHL

GPittsburgh Penguins

November 14, 2024

Blomqvist was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

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PIT

Gets early hook Monday

GPittsburgh Penguins

November 12, 2024

Blomqvist gave up three goals on eight shots before being replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic midway through the first period of Monday's 7-1 loss to the Stars.

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PIT

Starting against Dallas

GPittsburgh Penguins

November 11, 2024

Blomqvist was the first goalie off Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, indicating he'll draw the start at home against the Stars.

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In line to start Saturday

GPittsburgh Penguins

January 17, 2025

Blomqvist is likely to get the starting nod against Washington on the road Saturday after head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "I don't think I'm setting him up for success if I just throw him in there tonight. Joel's gonna play games for us," per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

ANALYSIS
Blomqvist will likely be given every opportunity to steal the starting job away from Alex Nedeljkovic, who inherited it by default after Tristan Jarry was sent down to the minors Thursday. Still, the Pens won't want to simply throw Blomqvist to the wolves, as he figures to be their long-term solution between the pipes at this point.

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