Pittsburgh Penguins News

Rust left Tuesday's game after just a few shifts due to an illness and was not on the ice for the Penguins' morning skate. He has not been ruled out for Thursday's rematch vs. the Islanders but is a game-time decision.

Grzelcyk missed Tuesday's game vs. the Blues but is expected to replace Brandon Carlo (undisclosed) in the lineup on Thursday. Grzelcyk has scored four goals with 18 assists in 65 games this season but has just two points (1G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

Grzelcyk suffered an upper-body injury early in Sunday's game in Washington and will not play vs. the Blues. Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that he "feels a little better" but will miss at least one game.

Malkin is not eligible to play again until April 23rd in Detroit. Look for Jeff Carter to move up to centre the second line in Malkin's absence.

Grzelcyk played just 3:11 TOI in Washington on Sunday before suffering an upper-body injury. The Bruins have plenty of depth on the blueline, so they'll be able to survive without Grzelcyk in the short term but they will be hoping this isn't a long-term injury.

After a one-game absence, it looks like Crosby will draw back into the Penguins lineup on Saturday. He should be reunited with Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust on the top line.

Crosby missed Thursday's game in New York but will be a game-time decision on Saturday afternoon. Monitor Crosby's status as the Penguins hit the ice for warmups at 2:30 PM ET.

Hallander has 10 goals with 13 assists (23 points) in 52 AHL games this season. This is Hallander's first season in North America after spending the last three in the SHL.