Pittsburgh Penguins Face Challenges As Key Players Hit The Injured List
Pittsburgh Penguins fans received some tough news today with key players sidelined due to injuries. Forward Rickard Rakell and center Chad Ruhwedel find themselves on the injured reserve list, adding to the team's challenges.
Rakell, a significant contributor in recent seasons, especially alongside Evgeni Malkin, now faces a period of absence. Winger Bryan Rust joins Rakell on the injured list, amplifying the team's setback.
To address the gaps, the Penguins have called up Alex Nylander and Jansen Harkins from the WBS Penguins as additional forward options. Furthermore, Johan Ludvig returns from his AHL conditioning stint to reinforce the team.
With Rakell, Rust, and Ruhwedel out, the team might encounter difficulties. As they navigate these challenges, the Penguins will rely on the newly called-up players.
The Penguins have placed Rickard Rakell and Chad Ruhwedel on injured reserve. Forwards Alex Nylander and Jansen Harkins have been recalled from the @WBSPenguins. Defenseman John Ludvig has been recalled from his conditioning loan with WBS.
Providing context to the recent call-ups, Nylander has demonstrated his scoring prowess in the AHL, notching five goals and eight points in 11 games this season. Harkins, acquired from Winnipeg, is experiencing a resurgence in WBS with four goals and nine points in 11 AHL games.
As the Penguins stand at 9-8-0, they find themselves just ahead of the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and struggling Columbus Blue Jackets in the Metropolitan Division standings. The road ahead looks challenging, and the team will need to navigate these injuries to maintain their position in the division.
Source: Flyersinsider
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