Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Sergei Murashov certainly demonstrated plenty of promise this past season. In 38 AHL appearances with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he posted a 24-9-4 record, a .919 save percentage, a 2.20 goals-against average, and four shutouts.
Murashov also appeared in his first five career NHL games last season with Pittsburgh, where he recorded an .897 save percentage and a 2.56 goals-against average. He also recorded a 21-save shutout against the Nashville Predators on Nov. 16.
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With this, Murashov has undoubtedly given fans plenty to be excited about when it comes to his future with the club. Now, he is heading into the 2026-27 season as one of their top breakout candidates to watch.
With Stuart Skinner leaving the Penguins and signing with the Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh now has an open goalie spot on their roster. With that, Murashov has a golden opportunity in front him to try and prove that he is ready to be a full-time NHL goalie.
When looking at how well Murashov has performed in the AHL, it is clear that he has plenty of potential. It will be interesting to see if he can take another big step in his development next season and become a key part of the Penguins’ roster in the process.
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