Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bjugstad resumed skating for the first time in several weeks Saturday at the Penguins’ facility in Cranberry.
Absent from the lineup since Nov. 15 because of a core muscle injury, Bjugstad skated before the team’s practice. He had not skated since mid-January during his recovery and had been restricted to off-ice workouts during that time.
Various injuries have limited Bjugstad to 10 games and one goal this season. Primarily used as third liner in those games, Bjugstad could fill a variety of roles if he ever returns to the lineup.
“We’ve talked about all the options,” coach Mike Sullivan said. “We could use him in the center-ice capacity, and he could be our third-line center. We could use him on the wing, in which case, we could use him (on any line). All options are on the table. We’ve discussed all of those things as a coaching staff. We’ll make those decisions when we get there. But nothing’s off the table.”
Notes:
• The Penguins’ practice was relatively brief, lasting approximately 30 minutes. There were no line rushes.
• The Penguins are scheduled to host the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
