Pittsburgh Penguins injury report feat. Jeff Petry, Marcus Pettersson, and more

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 36-27-10 after playing 73 games. The team has faced its fair share of challenges throughout the season but has managed to maintain a more consistent roster than their rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers.

Despite being plagued by injuries, the Penguins have some standout players such as Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel who have helped to keep the team competitive.

While they haven't always managed to secure wins, they have shown determination and resilience in their efforts to do so. Overall, the Penguins have had a more solid performance than the Flyers this season, despite some setbacks.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry placed on injured reserve

Jeff Petry

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry has been placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. This news comes after Petry missed the team's last five games due to his injury.

Petry made a game-time decision ahead of 28 March's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. However, the team decided to err on the side of caution and place him on injured reserve.

His absence will certainly be felt by the Penguins, who are currently fighting for a playoff spot. The 33-year-old defenseman has been a key contributor for the team this season.

While it's unclear how long the player will be out of action, the Canadiens will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their star defenseman as they look to make a push for the playoffs in the coming weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson placed on long-term injured reserve

Marcus Pettersson

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that defenseman Marcus Pettersson has been placed on long-term injured reserve. Pettersson is the latest addition to the growing list of Penguins' defensemen sidelined with injuries.

Unfortunately, for Pettersson, it appears that he will be out for an extended period of time, with the possibility of missing the remainder of the regular season. The team has yet to provide a specific timeline for his recovery, but the situation is certainly concerning for both the player and the team.

Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Pettersson has had a productive season up until this point, having already reached the 20-point threshold for the third time in his NHL career. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team, who will have to find a way to compensate for his skill and presence on the blue line.

The injury also comes at a crucial time for the Penguins, who are currently in a tight race for playoff positioning.

With only a handful of games left in the regular season, the team will need to find a way to rally together and continue their push for a playoff spot without one of their key players.

Other players on the Injured Reserve include Dmitry Kulikov, Nick Bonino, Jan Rutta.