Penguins Poised for Surprise Lineup Shakeup in Crucial San Jose Showdown
During Friday’s team practice in Los Angeles, these are the lines and pairings that the Penguins rolled with:
Forwards
Rickard Rakell – Sidney Crosby – Bryan Rust
Anthony Mantha – Evgeni Malkin – Justin Brazeau
Tommy Novak – Ben Kindel – Filip Hallander
Connor Dewar – Blake Lizotte – Noel Acciari
Extra: Philip Tomasino
Despite Healthy Scratches, ‘Development Plan’ Could Be Good Sign For Two Top Penguins’ Prospects
Even if the Penguins sideline top prospects Brunicke and Kindel for “development,” this strategic move signals a long-term commitment – possibly defying expectations of a return to juniors for both players.
Defensemen
Parker Wotherspoon – Erik Karlsson
Ryan Shea – Kris Letang
Caleb Jones – Harrison Brunicke
Extras: Connor Clifton, Matt Dumba
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