McGroarty, Rutger #2 (RW) - Pittsburgh Penguins - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'1''
Weight: 212 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: March 30, 2004
Age: 22
Birthplace: Lincoln, None
Salary: $0.950M
Cap Hit: $0.950M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
Sept. 10, 2025 Kettles is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will sideline him for the Penguins' Prospect Challenge, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports Wednesday. - Kettles was a long shot to make the Penguins' Opening Night roster even without this injury delaying his development. Still, the 2025 second-round pick should get a look during training camp if he is healthy enough in time to participate. After that, expect Kettles to return to WHL Swift Current for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. None
Oct. 5, 2024 McGroarty recorded one goal (on his lone shot) and added two assists in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets. - McGroarty made a strong case for himself in this game, scoring with his lone shot and also getting involved in two more goals across 17 shifts. It's unclear what kind of role McGroarty will have in the Penguins' depth chart once the season begins against the Rangers on Oct. 9, but he was highly productive in his final season at Michigan with 52 points across 36 contests. All signs point to him having a bottom-six role to open the year. None
Aug. 22, 2024 McGroarty signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins on Thursday. - After speculation that McGroarty would sign an ELC on Thursday, it is now official. McGroarty will be a youthful addition to a veteran-laden team that is trying to make a Stanley Cup run before eventually having to rebuild the roster. The likes of veterans Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang should help the youngster transition to his new club more seamlessly. McGroarty will likely slot into a middle-six role with Pittsburgh. The 20-year-old is coming off his final season at Michigan where he notched 52 points in 36 contests.

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Apr 20 2026 19:00 EDT PHI Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 22 2026 19:00 EDT at PHI Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 25 2026 20:00 EDT at PHI Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-01-07 Injury Text Undisclosed Concussion
2026-01-07 ir No Yes
2026-01-07 Injury Status IR
2026-01-07 Injury Text Undisclosed
2026-01-07 Injured No Yes
2025-10-29 ir No Yes
2025-10-29 Injury Status IR-NR
2025-10-29 Injury Text Upper Body
2025-10-29 Injured No Yes
2025-10-06 ir No Yes
2025-10-06 Injury Status OUT IR-NR
2025-10-06 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2025-10-04 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2025-09-19 Weight 203 lb 212 lb
2025-09-18 prospect No Yes
2025-09-18 injury_note
2025-09-18 analysis
2025-09-18 update
2025-09-18 Injury Text Undisclosed Upper Body
2025-09-17 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2025-09-10 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2025-09-10 Injury Text Undisclosed
2025-09-10 Injured No Yes
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.950M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.950M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-29 Position LW RW
2025-06-24 Active in League No Yes
2025-06-24 Franchise 2025 2025 Pittsburgh Penguins