Blake Lizotte Returns From Injured Reserve for Season Opener

Blake Lizotte was activated off injured reserve in time to suit up and play in the Pittsburgh Penguins' season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Lizotte's return helped complete the team's opening-night forward group as Pittsburgh delivered a command performance, dismantling their division rival in a 7-0 blowout victory on the road to kick off the 2026-27 regular season campaign.