Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo is participating in his first practice since suffering a concussion against the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec 8. Bortuzzo is expected to be sent down to Wilkes Barre/Scranton once fully healthy. The Penguins will be getting defenseman Paul Martin back in the lineup tomorrow night vs the Rangers. Pittsburgh’s top-6 defensemen now include: Orpik – Niskanen, Martin – Michalek, Engelland – Lovejoy.

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