Forward Yegor Chinakhov is expected to make his debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Thursday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena.

During Thursday’s morning skate in Cranberry, Chinakhov skated on the right wing of the third line with Ben Kindel at center and Rutger McGroarty on the left wing. Chinakhov also worked on the second power-play unit.

The Penguins acquired Chinakhov in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. He arrived in Pittsburgh on Tuesday morning but was unable to suit up for that night’s 5-1 home win against the Carolina Hurricanes.

In 29 games with the Blue Jackets this season, Chinakhov has six points (three goals, three assists) while averaging 10:18 of ice time.

Chinakhov has been issued No. 59 for his jersey.

Notes:

• Penguins rookie goaltender Arturs Silovs is scheduled to start Thursday’s contest. In 17 games this season, Silovs has 6-5-6 record, a 3.21 goals-against average, an .886 save percentage and one shutout.

Silovs has never faced the Red Wings in his career.

• The Penguins’ lines and pairings during the morning skate were:

67 Rickard Rakell – 87 Sidney Crosby – 17 Bryan Rust

39 Anthony Mantha – 18 Tommy Novak – 16 Justin Brazeau

2 Rutger McGroarty – 81 Ben Kindel – 59 Yegor Chinakhov

19 Connor Dewar – 46 Blake Lizotte – 55 Noel Acciari

28 Parker Wotherspoon – 65 Erik Karlsson

77 Brett Kulak – 58 Kris Letang

5 Ryan Shea – 3 Jack St. Ivany

• The top power-play unit included Crosby, Karlsson, Mantha, Rakell and Rust. The second power-play unit involved Brazeau, Chinakhov, Kindel, Letang and Novak.

• Forwards Kevin Hayes and Ville Koivunen, as well as defenseman Connor Clifton, operated as reserves.

• Letang has played in 1,199 career games.

• Karlsson has 898 career points.

• The Red Wings did not hold a morning skate after traveling overnight following a 2-1 home win against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

• The Red Wings are expected to start goaltender Cam Talbot. In 18 games this season, Talbot has an 11-6-2 record, a 2.94 goals-against average and an .889 save percentage.

Throughout his career, Talbot has faced the Penguins in 13 games and posted a 4-4-4 record, a 3.14 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.

• Red Wings goaltender John Gibson, a native of Whitehall, made 23 saves on 24 shots in Wednesday’s win. He is expected to serve as the backup for Thursday’s game.

In 22 games this season, Gibson has a 12-8-1 record, a 3.07 goals-against average, an .891 save percentage and two shutouts.

Gibson has faced the Penguins in 16 games throughout his career and posted a 6-8-1 record, a 3.22 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage and one shutout.

• Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has 498 career goals.

• The scheduled referees are Cody Beach (No. 12) and Jake Brenk (No. 26), while the linesmen are Dylan Blujus (No. 57) and Ryan Daisy (No. 81).

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