Pittsburgh Penguins forward Max Talbot has already been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Talbot remains bothered by a nagging groin injury that has kept him out of four of the past five games.
AHL’ers Mark Letestu and Nick Johnson will stay in the lineup.
Chris Kunitz will not play but is expected to return to the lineup Saturday night against Montreal. Kunitz has not played since January 3rd.
Marc Andre Fleury will start in goal for the Penguins.
Pittsburgh held an optional skate this morning due to back-to-back games.
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