Crosby will not play tonight vs. the Jets because he missed the All Star game over the weekend. However, he is on the ice this morning, which suggests that he could be back in the lineup on Wednesday. He has been hampered by a lower-body injury as of late.
Rust, 22, has a goal and one assist in 14 games with the Penguins this season. In his time with WBS, he has registered 10 goals and five assists in 28 games. He skated on the Penguins fourth line in practice on Monday, so there is a chance he does not play on Tuesday.
Letang missed last Wednesday’s game with a head injury that he suffered on Tuesday vs. the Flyers. He was back at practice on Monday and said he thinks he will be back in the lineup tomorrow after practice went “really well” today.
Malkin is not expected to skate over the next few days, so he is expected to miss at least the next two games. The Penguins said they won’t have too much information on Malkin’s injury until he starts skating, but when that will happen remains unclear at this point.
Malkin was on the ice for warmups, but was a late scratch. The injury is not serious, he is expected to be back after the All Star break.
Malkin left last night's game with an undisclosed injury, but he will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Blackhawks.
Letang suffered a head injury in last night's loss to the Flyers. Derrick Pouliot will return to the lineup with Letang out. He is day-to-day.
Malkin apparently got dinged up in last night’s loss to the Flyers. He did not play after the 15:55 mark of the third period and was not on the ice for the Penguins optional morning skate today. Monitor his status during warmups, which get underway at 7:30 PM ET.
After suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday, Letang took part in the Penguins morning skate. However, he needs to undergo further testing this afternoon, so he will be a game-time decision.
Letang was expected to visit with doctors this morning after suffering an apparent head injury in last night’s game vs. the Flyers. His presence on the ice this morning suggests that he could be available tonight, so expect an update after the skate.
Letang left Tuesday’s game after an illegal hit from Zac Rinaldo. Letang underwent concussion protocol following the game, but will visit with doctors this morning to determine the nature and severity of the injury. Expect an update later today or over the All Star break.
Rust, 22, had one goal and one assist in 14 games with the Penguins. He returns to the AHL where he has amassed 10 goals and four assists in 25 games this season.
Letang missed Monday’s practice because of a maintenance day, but he was on the ice for the Penguins morning skate and will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Wild. Letang has three assists and a minus-3 rating in his last eight games.
Carter, who usually plays on ‘That 70’s line’ with Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson, moved to the top-line on Monday with both Toffoli (mono) and Person (broken leg) out indefinitely. Carter is skating with Anze Kopitar and Marian Gaborik, a line that should have no trouble generating offence.
Letang missed practice on Thursday, but returned to practice on Friday and is fully expected to play tomorrow vs. the Canadiens. Monitor his status during the Pens’ morning skate.
Nieto has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury that he suffered on December 4th. Nieto will play on the fourth line with Micheal Haley and Andrew Desjardins. He has nine points (3G / 6A) in 26 games this season.
Ouellet, 21, has been recalled because Jakub Kindl is out with a lower-body injury. Ouellet will be in the lineup on Wednesday. He has been great for the Red Wings this season and has tallied two points (1G / 1A) in nine games with Detroit. He has registered eight points (1G / 7A) in 21 games with Grand Rapids.
Letang was listed as questionable and when Brian Dumoulin was recalled this morning it looked like Letang wouldn’t play, but coach Mike Johnston confirmed that Letang will be in the lineup tonight vs. the Devils. Letand has three goals and one assist in eight games since returning to the lineup on December 12th.
Letang, who suffered a lower-body injury late in Saturday’s game, might not be available tonight. The Penguins recalled Brian Dumoulin this morning which suggests Letang won’t be available, but monitor his status during the morning skate to be sure.
Ouellet, 21, played well in four games during his recall. He failed to record a point, but had an even plus/minus rating while averaging over 18 minutes per game. He had to be sent down in order for the Red Wings to recall Thomas McCollum.
