For the second time in three days, the Penguins have recalled forward Joseph Blandisi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League under emergency conditions.

Presumably, Blandisi’s latest recall is related to the health of forward Evgeni Malkin who missed Thursday’s 1-0 overtime home win against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an illness. Malkin was withheld from Friday’s practice as a precaution.

Coach Mike Sullivan is expected to provide an update on Malkin’s status at 5 p.m. in advanced of Saturday’s home game against the Los Angeles Kings.

This is Blandisi’s fifth recall of the season. In 12 NHL games this season, he has three points (one goal, two assists). In 13 AHL games, he has seven points (three goals, four assists).

If Blandisi is in the lineup on Saturday, it would mark the fourth consecutive day he has played a game either at the NHL or AHL level.

On Wednesday, he recorded three shots and two penalty minutes for the AHL Penguins in a 4-2 road loss to the Rochester Americans.

Then on Thursday, Blandisi had one shot against the Blue Jackets.

After being sent back to the AHL Penguins on Friday, he recorded two penalty minutes in a 4-0 road loss to the Cleveland Monsters.

Notes:

-The Penguins did not hold a morning skate.

-The Penguins are 11-3-1 against Western Conference opponents this season.

-The Penguins will be wearing their yellow third jerseys.

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