Penguins recall forward Justin Brazeau, set for season debut
The gist
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Justin Brazeau from an AHL conditioning assignment on Monday.
He is set for his first NHL game this season after injury.
How it unfolded
- Feb 19, 2024Brazeau made his NHL debut.
- Sep 21, 2026Brazeau suffered a suspected right leg injury during a preseason game.
- Nov 2, 2026The Penguins recalled Brazeau from a conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he had one assist in two games, and he was a full practice participant in Pittsburgh.
Key terms
- NHL
- A professional ice hockey league in North America with teams in the US and Canada, considered the top league in the sport.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia