Penguins believe Jarry can step up with Murray sidelined

The Pittsburgh Penguins learned goaltender Matt Murray will be out week to week with a lower-body injury suffered Monday, but they don't sound concerned about handing the reins to Tristan Jarry in the meantime.

Head coach Mike Sullivan likes what he sees from the 22-year-old, and believes a 33-save performance in Saturday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning is indicative of what the youngster can bring to the table.

"As far as Tristan's concerned, we believe he's a solid goalie," Sullivan said, according to Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette. "I think the game he played against Tampa was the perfect indication of what he's capable of. That being said, if that becomes the scenario, then Tristan's going to have to make timely saves for us game in and game out. We believe he can do that."

Jarry was selected 44th overall by Pittsburgh in 2013, and recorded a .925 save percentage while winning 28 games for the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins last season.

He's appeared in only five games for the Penguins over the past two seasons, posting a 2-1-2 record and a .902 save percentage.

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