Penguins Say Matheson, Rust Out For Tonight's Game Against Blackhawks; Crosby 'Progressing' After Wrist Surgery
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins have updated their roster ahead of tonight's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Right winger Bryan Rust and defenseman Mike Matheson are out for tonight's game, according to the Penguins.
The status of forward Zach Aston-Reese is a "game-time decision," the Penguins said, but Aston-Reese was activated off of the COVID-19 protocol list at 5:00 p.m.
The team added that Sidney Crosby is "progressing" after his wrist surgery and skated this morning with the team.
The Penguins will face off against the Blackhawks at 7 p.m. tonight at PPG Paints Arena.