The Penguins have recalled Juuso Riikola from Wilkes-Barre (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Riikola will travel to Ottawa for Saturday's game and will likely play because Chad Ruhwedel and Marcus Pettersson are ineligible to travel to Canada.
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Juuso Riikola News
Riikola (upper-body) is out "longer term."
Riikola suffered an upper-body injury midway through Tuesday's overtime win over the Capitals and is expected to miss an extended period of time. The Penguins' blueline is in trouble with Riikola, Mike Matheson and Marcus Pettersson all out for at least a couple of weeks.
Riikola will draw into the Penguins lineup on Sunday.
The Penguins have signed Juuso Riikola to a two-year, $2.3 million ($1.15 million AAV) contract extension.
Riikola will be a healthy scratch on Thursady.
The Penguins have signed Jusso Riikola to a one-year contract worth $850K.
Riikola, 25, came over the North America this season and served primarily as an extra defenseman for the Penguins. Riikola registered five points (2G / 3A) in 37 NHL games and added two assists in five games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Riikola will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Riikola has been in the lineup for the last six games but will be replaced by Jamie Oleksiak on Friday. Riikola had one goal on 11 shots in those six games.
Riikola will be a healthy scratch with Kris Letang returning to the lineup.
RIikola is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Riikola is expected to draw back into the Penguins lineup on Monday.
Riikola has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but is expected to be back in the Penguins lineup on Monday. The rookie defenseman has failed to record a point while averaging 17:34 TOI/GM in his first six NHL games.
Riikola is expected to be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Riikola had a rough night in Edmonton on Tuesday, so he will get a chance to sit in the press box tonight. Chad Ruhwedel will replace him on the third pairing.
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