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Connor Clifton

Defenseman · Pittsburgh Penguins

2013 Draft, Rd 5 Pick 12 (#133)

Next Game

Mon, Mar 16 · 9:30 PM ET @ Avalanche

ESPN, Prime Video, TVAS, SN-PIT

Age 306'0"196 lbsShoots RightMatawan, USA

Current Season

GP

35

Goals

2

Assists

3

Points

5

+/-

-2

S%

8.7%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14@ UTA000-1112:50
Mar 12@ VGK000-2015:06
Mar 10@ CAR000-1016:00
Mar 7vs PHI000-1115:04
Mar 5vs BUF0000017:55

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$3.33M

Total Value

$10.00M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

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Clifton's Hits Land Steady Penguins Role

Connor Clifton brings the thunder on Pittsburgh's blue line, finally carving out the consistent shifts he's craved. Penguins coaches love his edge in a league that punishes the soft. With the bottom pairing stabilizing, Pittsburgh gains that grit edge in the playoff scrum.

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Penguins Surge Past Devils sans Crosby

The Penguins kick off life without Sidney Crosby by storming back in the third period to hand the Devils another gut-wrenching loss at PPG Paints Arena. Evgeni Malkin dishes dimes while Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov deliver the killer blows, exploiting New Jersey's defensive wobbles just when they thought Paul Cotter's tip-in had them back in it.

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Clifton, Silovs, Chinakhov Dish Postgame Nuggets

Postgame candor flows from Clifton, Silovs, and Chinakhov after Thursday's action, revealing the locker room pulse on key moments. These players, often overlooked in the spotlight, drop insights that front offices crave ahead of deadline deals. Their takes highlight the grit fueling their teams' current surges in the standings race.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Connor Clifton's stats this season?
Connor Clifton has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 35 games this season.
What team does Connor Clifton play for?
Connor Clifton is a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Connor Clifton's contract?
Connor Clifton has a cap hit of $3.33M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Connor Clifton drafted?
Connor Clifton was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the PHX in Round 5, Pick 12 (133 overall).
Where is Connor Clifton from?
Connor Clifton is 30 years old and was born in Matawan, USA.