The Penguins have recalled forwards Matt Nieto and Vasily Ponomarev from Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Ponomarev acquired in the Jake Guentzel trade, has 1 assist in five games for the Baby Penguins. Pittsburgh has been intrigued of what Ponomarev can bring to the bottom-6. He has strong defensive instincts for a young player and can push the temp. Veteran winger Matt Nieto who dealt with a number of setbacks from multiple knee surgeries, last played an NHL game on 11/30/2023.