The Penguins will get a stiff test Monday at PPG Paints Arena against the Dallas Stars (8-5-0), who have been among the NHL’s final four in each of the last couple of seasons.

The Stars have hit a rough patch recently with three losses in their last four games. Can they snap out of it against the Penguins?

That decision might have said as much about Dubas’ confidence in Jarry, whom he signed to a big extension in July 2022, as it did Blomqvist. That decision made clear that Jarry and Nedeljkvoic were the clear go-to goalies coming into this season.

The Penguins demoted struggling goaltender Tristan Jarry to the American Hockey League last month, but have now made a new move.