Penguins forward Philip Tomasino sidelined due to injury

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Philip Tomasino will miss Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Blackhawks due to an undisclosed injury.

His status was revealed by the team via a release Sunday afternoon.

In 59 games this season, Tomasino has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) while averaging 13:04 of ice time per contest.

The Penguins acquired Tomasino in a trade with the Nashville Predators on Nov. 25.

All of Tomasino’s goals have been scored as a member of the Penguins. Six of his scores have been game-winning goals. Only forward Sidney Crosby (seven) has more among Penguins teammates.

Notes:

• The team also announced goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will start Sunday’s game. In 36 games this season, Nedeljkovic has a 13-14-5 record, a 3.19 goals against average, an .892 save percentage and one shutout.

Throughout his career, Nedeljkovic has faced the Blackhawks in six contests and has posted a 3-1-1 record, a 3.00 goals against average and an .887 save percentage.

• With Tomasino sidelined, the Penguins quietly recalled forward Joona Koppanen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. On Saturday, he was assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a paper transaction.

• Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson has 199 career goals.

• Per WGN Radio, the Blackhawks will start goaltender Spencer Knight. In 34 games this season, Knight has a 15-15-2 record, a 2.67 goals against average, a .902 save percentage and two shutouts.

Throughout his career, Knight has faced the Penguins in two contests and has posted a 1-0-1 record, a 3.33 goals against average and an .851 save percentage.

• The Blackhawks are the only team the Penguins have yet to play this season.