Penguins re-sign goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Nedeljkovic is getting his wish. He resides in Pittsburgh.

The Penguins re-signed the veteran goaltender on Thursday to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.5 million.

The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic went 18-7-7 with a 2.97 goals-against average in 38 games for the Penguins last season. The team relied heavily on him down the stretch and his play created a late-season surge that nearly carried Pittsburgh to the playoffs.

Nedeljkovic, a Cleveland native, was set to become a free agent next month. His return gives the team a reliable addition to starter Tristan Jarry, who struggled at times late in the season and spent a significant portion of the last two months watching Nedeljkovic from the bench.