Pittsburgh Penguins News

Grzelcyk was a healthy scratch on Tuesday but will replace Steven Kampfer on Thursday. Grzelcyk comes in with five assists in his last nine games.

This is the first time that Grzelcyk has been a healthy scratch this season. He was banged up on Saturday but head coach Bruce Cassidy said this is not injury-related, he just "didn't play well" on Monday and will be replaced by Steven Kampfer on Tuesday.

Lizotte stayed back in Los Angeles during the start fo the Kings road-trip and head coach Todd McLellan told reporters that he will remain at home for the duration of the trip. Jaret Anderson-Dolan is expected to remain with the Kings while Lizotte is out.

Crosby has missed the last 28 games after undergoing core muscle surgery to repair a nagging sports hernia in mid-November. Crosby was back on the top line (with McCann and Simon) and top power-play unit and comes in with 17 points (5G / 12A) in 17 games this season.

Jarry allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Penguins win in Arizona on Sunday. Jarry has allowed three goals in four straight games but has still won eight of his last 10 starts (8-1-1) while posting a 2.25 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout. The Penguins will get a huge boost tonight with Sidney Crosby returning to the lineup.

Grzelcyk left Saturday's game early but took part in the morning skate and is expected to play Monday in Philadelphia. He has five assists in his last eight games.

Grzelcyk was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Islanders after being slashed early in the first period. Grzelcyk skated on Sunday but head coach Bruce Cassidy said that he "seems to be better" but that they'll see "how much strength he has there" during Monday's morning skate.

Crosby will remain sidelined Sunday in Arizona. He was a full participant in Saturday's practice but still isn't ready to go. Monitor his status as the Penguins return home for Tuesday's game vs. the Wild.

Crosby was scheduled to skate today but wasn't feeling well, so he will not play in Colorado. The Penguins will stick with the same lineup as Tuesday.

Aho did not appear in a game during his call-up and goes back to the AHL with the Islanders off until Saturday. He could return to the team before their game vs. the Bruins but he's going to the Sound Tigers to get some playing time. He has two goals and 18 assists (20 points) in 34 games this season.

Johnson has been out since December 4th but will travel to Florida for Sunday's game. This doesn't necessarily mean that he will play against the Panthers, but could join the team for practice at the very least.

Lizotte was forced to leave Wednesday's game vs. Dallas early in the first period and did not return. The 22-year-old's absence allowed Michael Amadio to move up to the third line and Matt Luff will draw in on the fourth line in Vegas.

Rakell has missed the last six games but is expected to play tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Rakell had two goals and four assists in seven games before getting hurt and will likely be back on the top line with Ryan Getzlaf on Tuesday.

Crosby is on the Penguins road trip and skated before the morning skate and also took part in the team session ahead of Tuesday's game in Vegas. It's a great sign that he was able to skate with the team again today but he will remain out of the lineup for at least one more game.

Jarry allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Penguins loss to the Panthers on Sunday. Jarry has lost his last two starts, allowing three goals in each game and posting a .909 SV%. He'll have a tough time snapping the short losing skid in Vegas, where the Golden Knights have won four in a row while scoring 19 goals (4.75 GF/gm).

Crosby has been out since November 9th after undergoing surgery for a nagging sports hernia but it looks like he'll be back in the lineup at some point this week. The Penguins are in Vegas on Tuesday, so monitor Crosby's status if they elect to hold a morning skate.