Pittsburgh Penguins Prepare for Global Series
The Pittsburgh Penguins wrapped up their final practice session on Thursday ahead of an exciting matchup against the Nashville Predators, part of the NHL’s Global Series taking place in Sweden. The teams are set to clash twice in the Scandinavian country, with the first game on Friday followed by a second matchup on Sunday.
Line Combinations and Player Updates
As the Penguins prepared, the line combinations took shape as follows:
- Kindel aligned with Crosby and Rust
- Novak centered Malkin and Mantha
- Dewar teamed up with Lizotte and Koppanen
The fourth line appears to have Philip Tomasino taking the place of Heinen, who finds himself sidelined after a slow start to the season, making this a critical juncture for him to prove himself.
Brunicke, who has not seen playtime in the last three games, could potentially return to the ice on Friday, but doing so would mark his 10th game in the NHL, activating his entry-level contract.
Goaltending Situation
In goal, head coach Dan Muse rotated all three netminders during practice: Arturs Silovs, Sergei Murashov, and Filip Larsson. Should Muse adhere to his rotation plan, Silovs is expected to take the starting position on Friday, with Larsson serving as the backup after Murashov made his NHL debut last weekend.
Significance of the Upcoming Game
This upcoming game is significant for the Penguins, as a victory would elevate their record to 10-5-3 and help put an end to their current two-game losing streak.
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