Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Update
In a much-anticipated update on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ injury roster, general manager Kyle Dubas offered insights regarding the health status of forwards Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari, and Rickard Rakell during the GM Show on Wednesday.
Injury Status of Key Players
Both Brazeau and Acciari are accompanying the team on their current road trip to face the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars, although their participation in these upcoming matches appears unlikely. Dubas indicated that both forwards are expected to remain sidelined for approximately one week to ten days longer.
Meanwhile, Rakell, who previously sustained a significant left hand injury necessitating surgical intervention, is projected to remain off the ice for another three to four weeks. Before their injuries, Brazeau, 27, showcased impressive performances with six goals and 12 points across 12 games, while Acciari, 34, contributed notably to the team’s physical play by leading in hits and blocked shots.
Rakell, 32, was injured on October 25 during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after a shot block resulted in a fracture. At the time of his injury, he had scored three goals and provided eight points over nine games, playing an integral role on the top line alongside star players Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust.
Team Performance and Recent Changes
Additionally, the Penguins welcomed back two forwards to practice on Wednesday, filling in gaps left by the absences of the injured players. Since losing key contributors to injuries, the team has struggled, posting a 4-5-3 record in November after an encouraging 8-2-2 start. However, they have managed to bounce back recently, winning three of their last four outings, aided by the promotions of Rutger McGroarty and Boko Imama from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton prior to their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Upcoming Schedule
Following their matchup against Dallas, the Penguins will return home for a five-game homestand starting with a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. The team’s recent 5-1 victory over the Flyers highlighted a renewed confidence as they seek to regain their earlier season momentum.
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