The Penguins have struggled to find consistency in a tightly packed Eastern Conference playoff race despite a veteran core that includes Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Pittsburgh entered Wednesday trailing Columbus by four points for the final wild card spot in the conference, although the Blue Jackets had two games in-hand.
Jarry, who has been the Penguins' primary starting goaltender for the last four seasons, has been particularly maligned for his playoff performances: 2-6 in eight career games, with a .891 save percentage.
The breaking point for the Penguins was Tuesday night's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken at home, in which they blew a third-period lead and Jarry gave up three goals on 17 shots.
Barring another move, Pittsburgh's goaltending battery will feature veteran Alex Nedeljkovic and rookie Joel Blomqvist as they seek to improve their current position in the standings.
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