The echoes of celebration had barely faded inside Montreal’s locker room when the hockey world was rocked by a seismic announcement that sent shockwaves from Pittsburgh to Edmonton. Tristan Jarry, the Penguins’ embattled goaltender, had just faced the Canadiens—enduring a barrage of 29 shots, four goals, and the dazzling debut of rookie Jacob Fowler—when, in the span of a few breathtaking minutes, his entire career trajectory was upended. Jarry, still in the shadow of Thursday night’s defeat, suddenly found himself packing his bags for Alberta, traded to the Oilers in a blockbuster deal that few saw coming.

It’s the kind of twist that transforms an ordinary regular-season matchup into a turning point for two franchises. On the ice, Jarry looked every bit the veteran, but the headlines were stolen by Fowler, whose 36-save performance electrified Montreal fans and left Penguins management with an uncomfortable question: Was it time for a change? The answer arrived with shocking speed. As the final horn sounded and the Canadiens celebrated their 4-2 victory, insiders like Elliotte Friedman were already whispering about imminent trades and dramatic shake-ups. By the time most fans checked their phones, Jarry was no longer a Penguin.

But the story is far more complex than a simple swap of jerseys. The Penguins, desperate to shake off a season of inconsistency, didn’t just part ways with Jarry—they received Stuart Skinner, a promising goaltender from Edmonton, along with Brett Kulak and a coveted second-round draft pick. Edmonton, meanwhile, took a bold gamble, acquiring not only Jarry but also forward Sam Poulin in a move designed to shore up their defensive woes and finally give Connor McDavid the support he needs for a championship run. The stakes, for both teams, could not be higher.

The timing of the trade is almost poetic. Just hours after Jarry was outdueled by Fowler—a rookie whose very presence seemed to signal a changing of the guard in Montreal—he’s thrust into a new role in Edmonton, a city starved for goaltending stability and postseason glory. The Oilers’ struggles in the crease have been well documented, and the pressure on Jarry will be immediate and intense. Can he rise to the occasion, or will the ghosts of Pittsburgh follow him west? For Skinner, the challenge is equally daunting: stepping into a Penguins net haunted by recent failures and the weight of expectation.

Amid the chaos, one question looms over both franchises: who truly won this trade? The answer is shrouded in uncertainty, buried beneath layers of strategy, desperation, and hope. Will Jarry become the missing piece in Edmonton’s quest for the Cup, or will Skinner’s arrival signal a new era in Pittsburgh? And what of Jacob Fowler, whose breakout performance may have set these dominoes in motion?

As fans scramble for answers and analysts dissect every angle, the only certainty is that the NHL’s goaltending landscape has shifted in dramatic, unpredictable fashion. The coming weeks will reveal whether this blockbuster deal is a masterstroke or a miscalculation. For now, the hockey world watches, breathless, as Tristan Jarry’s journey takes a stunning new turn—and the fate of two storied franchises hangs in the balance.

Photo of Tristan Jarry and Jacob Fowler

Photo credit: All Montreal Hockey / NHL

In the last few minutes, we learned that Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has reportedly been traded to the Edmonton Oilers.

The timing is fitting, because the Montreal Canadiens faced him Thursday in Pittsburgh.

The Canadiens won 4-2, with goals from Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher, Cole Caufield, and Oliver Kapanen. Jacob Fowler recorded 36 saves in his first game, while Jarry allowed four goals on 29 shots.

Lane Hutson and Juraj Slafkovsky each collected two assists, and the Canadiens climbed back to 35 points.

On the Penguins’ side, Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, and Erik Karlsson scored on the power play.

Additionally, Elliotte Friedman had reported the news earlier today.

“This is shaping up to be a very big day

There is word is Edmonton is closing in on a pair of deals…

Acquiring Tristan Jarry from Pittsburgh and Spencer Stastney from Nashville.

We will see how it all unfolds.” – Friedman

Tristan Jarry leaves the Penguins for the Edmonton Oilers

The trade was confirmed in the last few minutes.

“The Penguins have acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and the Edmonton Oilers 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin.”

– Pittsburgh Penguins

“Stuart Skinner was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday by the Edmonton Oilers for Tristan Jarry in a swap of goalies.

Pittsburgh also received defenseman Brett Kulak and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft. Edmonton received forward Samuel Poulin, who is currently in the American Hockey League.” – NHL

We know that the Edmonton Oilers have had goaltending problems for several years. The team wants to reset in hopes of helping Connor McDavid win a Stanley Cup with the franchise.