A key defensive player has been sidelined as the Penguins made a roster adjustment, placing defenseman Sam Girard on injured reserve after an incident during last weekend’s game against the Golden Knights. The injury occurred midway through the second period when Girard, while attempting to cut off a breakaway, was tripped by Brett Howden. With Girard out, the team has recalled forward Avery Hayes from their AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, to bolster the lineup. The move comes after the Penguins suffered a 6-2 defeat in the previous matchup.

The Penguins announced Saturday that they’ve placed defenseman Sam Girard on injured reserve and recalled forward Avery Hayes from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Girard was hurt midway through the second period of last Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights. While racing back to cut off a potential breakaway, Brett Howden tripped him, and he […]