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Wakiji: Saint Nick fits Lidstrom
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Darren Helm on the mend

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Team’s Leading AHL Scorer; More Injury Updates

Found January 06, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Colin McDonald,  Simon Despres,  Chris Kunitz,  Evgeni Malkin,  James Neal,  Pascal Dupuis,  Jordan Staal,  Tyler Kennedy,  Steve Sullivan,  Richard Park,  Matt Cooke,  Craig Adams,  Joe Vitale,  Steve MacIntyre,  Zbynek Michalek,  Paul Martin,  Robert Bortuzzo,  Deryk Engelland,  Ben Lovejoy,  Matt Niskanen,  Brooks Orpik
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins,  Edmonton Oilers,  New York Rangers

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. McDonald has eight goals and 28 points in 33 games with the AHL’s Penguins this season, and hasn’t skated in the NHL since playing two games with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2009-10 season. The 27-year-old was named to the AHL All-Star team yesterday along with defenseman Simon Despres, and practiced on the fourth line in today’s morning skate. Here are the team’s full lines from the skate: Chris Kunitz – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Pascal Dupuis – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Steve Sullivan – Richard Park – Matt Cooke Craig Adams – Joe Vitale – McDonald (Steve MacIntyre) It looks like Steve Sullivan will play tonight after missing yesterday’s practice with an illness, though he is officially a game-time decision. Richard Park looks to make his return t...
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