Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel is not expected to be in the lineup for Wednesday’s home game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena due to an undisclosed injury.
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan announced Ruhwedel’s status approximately two hours before the game. The nature of severity of Ruhwedel’s injury was not disclosed and Sullivan indicated the right-handed defenseman was still being evaluated.
During a 5-1 road loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Ruhwedel did not record a shift beyond the 1:45 mark of the first period.
In 17 games this season, Ruhwedel has recorded one assist while averaging 13:10 of ice time per contest.
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Notes:
• The Penguins are expected to start goaltender Casey DeSmith against the Red Wings.
In 11 games this season, DeSmith has a 4-6-1 record, a 2.83 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.
DeSmith has previously played the Red Wings twice in his career and has a 1-0-1 record, a 1.92 goals against averaged and a .930 save percentage.
• Earlier in the day, the Penguins recalled forward Drake Caggiula and defenseman Ty Smith from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League while forwards Josh Archibald and Ryan Poehling were placed on injured reserve due to undisclosed ailments.
• After traveling from Elmont, N.Y. following Tuesday’s game, the Penguins did not stage a morning skate.
