Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs has been named the NHL’s Second Star for the week ending March 1, highlighting his outstanding Arturs Silovs NHL performance. Returning from the Olympics, where he helped Latvia secure its first triumph since 2014, Silovs posted a perfect 2-0 record last week with wins over the New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights.
Detailed Stats Demonstrate Silovs’ Dominance in Goal
Silovs stopped 51 of 52 shots during last week’s games, boasting an impressive .981 save percentage and a minuscule 0.50 goals-against average, including his second shutout of the season against the Golden Knights. Among NHL goaltenders with at least two appearances, Silovs led in all major performance categories during this stretch.
His consistency extends further, as he has allowed two or fewer goals in seven of his past nine starts while maintaining a 1.77 goals-against average and .934 save percentage. Since the NHL’s Holiday Break, Silovs has earned points in 10 out of 12 contests, compiling an 8-2-2 record with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage.
Team Success Driven by Strong Goaltending Duo Since Holiday Break
The combined efforts of Arturs Silovs and Stuart Skinner have propelled the Penguins to points in 20 of 23 games, going 16-3-4 overall. During this period, Pittsburgh ranks among the NHL’s elite with 16 wins (tied for third), 36 points (tied for second), a .783 win percentage (second), the fewest goals allowed (51, first), the best goals-against average (2.22, first), and the second-highest save percentage (.913).
Upcoming Games Highlight Opportunity for Continued Momentum
The Penguins are set to face the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on March 3 at 7:00 PM. Following that, Pittsburgh returns home for a three-game homestand featuring matchups against the Buffalo Sabres (March 5), Philadelphia Flyers (March 7), and a rematch against the Bruins (March 8). These upcoming contests will offer Silovs and the Penguins a chance to build on their recent success and maintain their strong standing during this critical phase of the season.
