Blake Lizotte Placed on Injured Reserve by Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Blake Lizotte on injured reserve prior to Monday’s official regular-season roster deadline. With Lizotte sidelined in the short term, a notable hole has been created in Pittsburgh’s bottom-six forward group, prompting newcomer Hendrix Lapierre and several other depth candidates to actively compete for the open center position ahead of opening night.