Pittsburgh Penguins make significant lineup change ahead of clash with Maple Leafs
Significant lineup adjustments are being made by the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of tonight's major clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Before their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins look ready to make a big lineup change. After a mixed season thus far, fans will undoubtedly be happy with the move.
Bryan Rust of the Penguins was back in his regular spot on Saturday morning as the team practiced their lines in preparation for Hockey Night in Canada. Rust was paired with linemates Sidney Crosby and Anthony Beauvillier. Although Rust has been sidelined by injuries in the past, it seems likely that this will not be the case later tonight as he was on the top line during today's morning skate.
Based on what they demonstrated during their morning skate today, here is the Penguins starting lineup:
Bunting-Malkin-Rakell
O'Connor-Eller-Puljujarvi
Hayes-Glass-Acciari
Grzelcyk-Letang
Pettersson-Karlsson
St. Ivany-Graves
Goalie Joel Blomqvist, who is playing in just his second NHL game, will also be celebrating as he will be starting for the second time in a row this evening after helping the Penguins defeat the Detroit Red Wings earlier in the week. Given that the game will be broadcast nationwide in Canada, all eyes will be on the 22-year-old goalie.
Blomqvist recorded 29 saves with a .906 goals against average, and Evgeni Malkin recorded his 800th assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.
For the past few weeks, Rust has been sidelined as he heals from an upper-body injury. In 62 games the previous season, he recorded 28 goals and 28 assists. Rust also moved up to the first power play, replacing Lars Eller, who had dropped to the second unit, and Rickard Rakell.
You can watch the Penguins and Leafs game on ESPN+ and SportsNet Pittsburgh. The Penguins app and 105.9 the X will both broadcast the game for fans.
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OCTOBRE 12 | 125 ANSWERS Pittsburgh Penguins make significant lineup change ahead of clash with Maple Leafs Will the Pittsburgh Penguins prove they can compete at the highest level and beat the Leafs tonight? | ||
| Yes | 57 | 45.6 % |
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