Blake Lizotte News

Blake Lizotte's Pittsburgh debut may have to wait after it was announced on Wednesday that the forward is being further evaluated for a concussion and is without a timetable to return. The 28-year-old signed a two-year, $3.7 million contract in the offseason with Pittsburgh after five solid seasons in Los Angeles. In 62 games in 2023-24, Lizotte had seven goals, 15 points, 76 SOG and 20 PIMs while averaging just 11:49 TOI/GP.

After six seasons in Los Angeles, Blake Lizotte has joined the Pittsburgh Penguins on a two-year deal worth $3.7 million ($1.85M AAV). The 26-year-old had a down year in 2023-24, with seven goals, 15 points, 20 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus in 62 games played.

Lizotte has been out of the lineup since January 15th with a lower-body injury but is set to return on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Lizotte had been held without a point in 11 straight games before his injury.

Lizotte has been out of the lineup since January 15th with a lower-body injury and has been moved retroactively to LTIR. The 26-year-old Lizotte had been held without a point in 11 straight games before his injury.

Lizotte exited Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period with a lower-body injury after playing only 2:49 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Lizotte has been held without a point in 11 straight games.

Lizotte exited yesterday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period with a lower-body injury after playing only 2:49 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Lizotte has been held without a point in 11 straight games.

The Kings announced after the game that Lizotte is doubtful for Tuesday's game in Dallas. Assuming he is unable to go on Tuesday, the team should have an updated timeline for his return on Wednesday when they arrive back in Los Angeles.

Lizotte will not play on Monday due to an undisclosed injury that will force him to miss approximately a little more than a week. Lizotte has been a regular in the Kings lineup, tallying seven points (4G / 3A) in 16 games, playing predominantly alongside Trevor Lewis and Carl Grundstrom. Jaret Anderson-Dolan will draw back into the Kings' lineup during Lizotte's absence.

Lizotte has missed the Kings' previous three games due to a lower-body injury but is expected to return for Game 6 vs. Edmonton. The 25-year-old did not pick up a point in his two games played prior to the injury, but had three SOG and two PIMs.

Lizotte missed the Kings' morning skate Friday and is expected to be out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury for Game 3 Friday. The 25-year-old has yet to pick up a point through two playoff games this year and is considered day-to-day until there are more updates on his absence.

Lizotte served his one-game suspension for a cross-check on Winnipeg's Josh Morrisey and will return to the Kings' lineup Tuesday vs. Calgary. The 25-year-old had 10 goals, 20 assists, 96 SOG, 64 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 72 games played prior to his suspension.

Lizotte was not on the ice for the Kings' morning skate and will not play vs. the Kraken. Lias Andersson will draw into the lineup to replace him on the fourth line.

Lizotte has missed the last five games while in COVID-19 protocol but was activated on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday. He has one goal and four assists (five points) in 21 games this season.