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The Rise Of Silovs & Why It Could Be A Problem

Who is the next Pittsburgh Penguins franchise goaltender? Is he on the 2026-27 roster? That question is as relevant as…

By Shelly Anderson · Pittsburgh Hockey Now

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 6:46 PM

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Shelly Anderson argues that Arturs Silovs' emergence as Pittsburgh's starting goalie could stall Sergei Murashov's development.
Silovs started four consecutive games, posting a 5-3-1 record despite defensive struggles from the team.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in overtime on Thursday as Silovs made 30 saves.

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Shelly Anderson analyzes how Arturs Silovs' strong run of starts for the Pittsburgh Penguins could complicate the development of fellow young goaltender Sergei Murashov. Silovs has posted a 5-3-1 record and made 30 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth, earning four consecutive starts amid Pittsburgh's defensive inconsistencies.

While Silovs thrives on consistent playing time, Anderson points out that the 22-year-old Murashov has remained on the bench with an 0-3-1 record. Head coach Dan Muse noted that managing the workload between the two goaltenders remains an ongoing evaluation as the team seeks the right balance.

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