With several players on the verge of returning to the lineup from injured reserve, the Penguins assigned forwards Joseph Blandisi and Adam Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.
Johnson, 25, was recalled on Oct. 9. In seven games, he scored two points (one goal, one assist). He was sidelined for the past two games due to an undisclosed injury
Blandisi, 25, was recalled on Oct. 11. He also scored two points (one goal, one assist) in seven games.
Forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Brian Dumoulin officially remain on injured reserve due to undisclosed ailments but participated in practice in Cranberry on Tuesday. Coach Mike Sullivan described them as “game-time” decisions for Tuesday’s home contest against the rival Philadelphia Flyers.
Forward Evgeni Malkin also practiced but wore a red “no contact” jersey for most of session. He remains on injured reserve but suggested he wants to return for Saturday’s home game against the Edmonton Oilers.
