[hide] Defenseman Justin Schultz has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Tuesday December 5th. Schultz suffered a lower body injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Rangers and had an MRI Wednesday morning to determine the severity of the injury.

It will be the second time this season Schultz has landed on injured reserve. Schultz has 2 goals and 10 points in 23 games this season as his numbers have slipped this season.

Pittsburgh has recalled defenseman Frank Corrado who will serve as the No. 7 defenseman for now. Corrado, 24, has appeared in three games this season with the Penguins.

Chad Ruhwedel will draw back in the lineup tonight vs the New York Islanders. [/hide]