Defenseman Marcus Pettersson should return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup for their duel against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Pettersson has missed the Penguins’ last six games with a lower body injury. He collected 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 32 games.
“It wasn’t easy. It’s never pleasant to watch your team without playing, he admitted after his team’s morning training. But the guys played really well in my absence. It makes things easier. »
Pettersson would take Kris Letang’s place in the lineup. The Quebecer will miss a second game in a row due to an upper body injury. He is evaluated daily by the Penguins.
Owen Pickering also got the green light to take contact in training, but the defender will also have to sit out against the Red Wings.
Letang has 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 34 games this season. He averages 23:24 usage per game.
Pickering has obtained two points (one goal, one assist) so far. He is in his first NHL campaign.
