Koivunen scored twice and added an assist in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 8-1 win over Springfield in Game 5 on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen hadn't earned a point in the first four games of the series. He broke out to get WBS to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 3-2 series win. Koivunen has produced three goals and four assists across nine playoff contests this year.

Koivunen scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 4-1 win over Bridgeport on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen came back to the AHL after the end of Pittsburgh's regular season. He's earned 39 points across 33 appearances for the Baby Pens. The Finnish forward will get to play regularly throughout the AHL postseason rather than filling a depth role during the NHL playoffs.

Koivunen was returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen has been struggling offensively of late, going 12 games without finding the back of the net while registering just eight shots and two helpers. Unless there is an injury, Koivunen will be hard-pressed to make his way back into the NHL lineup. In the meantime, he should see plenty of action as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton prepares for the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Koivunen was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen had two goals and seven points in 36 NHL games before he was sent to the minors at the end of March. Koivunen has played well at the AHL level this season, tallying 11 goals and 25 assists in 32 games.

Koivunen was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, per the AHL transactions log.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen got into three games with Pittsburgh after being promoted last Tuesday, but he was a healthy scratch Monday in Long Island. The Finnish winger has produced over a point per game with the minor-league affiliate this season, generating 11 goals and 33 points across 29 outings.

Koivunen was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen is back up with the big club as a result of Evgeni Malkin (upper body) being unavailable against the Avalanche on Tuesday. Koivunen is poised to skate in a bottom-six role against the Avs, as he worked on the third line with Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau during Tuesday's morning skate.

Koivunen was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen has collected two goals, seven points, 32 shots on net and 13 blocked shots in 33 NHL appearances this season. He also has 11 goals and 33 points across 28 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

Koivunen is being recalled ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Flyers, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen could be immediately pressed into service for the Penguins' upcoming back-to-back, depending on how long Evgeni Malkin is suspended. In his previous 27 games with Pittsburgh this year, the 22-year-old winger notched two goals and three assists, including a trio of power-play points.

Koivunen was named the AHL's Player of the Month on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen scored six goals and added 10 assists in 11 contests for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during February. The 22-year-old has picked up five points over 27 outings in the NHL this season, but his success in the AHL suggests he should be pushing for a full-time gig in Pittsburgh as soon as next season.

Koivunen scored twice in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 7-2 win over Springfield on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Koivunen has four goals and six assists over his last five games. He's earned four multi-point efforts in that span. The Finnish forward is up to nine goals, 29 points and a plus-10 rating over 23 AHL appearances this season. He's also put up five points in 27 NHL contests and could be a candidate for a call-up later in the season.