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Chinakhov Injury: Day-to-Day Status Eases Penguins' Worries
18 Oct
Summary
- Egor Chinakhov's lower-body injury is day-to-day, avoiding serious concern.
- Trevor van Riemsdyk and Justin Brazeau are rehabbing lower-body injuries in Pittsburgh.
- Sergei Murashov will start in goal against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Egor Chinakhov's lower-body injury, sustained during practice on Thursday, has been classified as day-to-day. This update, provided by coach Dan Muse, suggests the injury is not severe, easing potential concerns for the team. Chinakhov, a 26-year-old winger, has recorded one goal and one assist in seven games played this season. He was observed with a limp on Friday.
In other injury news, defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is currently undergoing rehabilitation for his own lower-body injury in Pittsburgh. Forward Justin Brazeau is also staying in Pittsburgh to continue his recovery from a similar lower-body issue.
Goaltender Sergei Murashov is slated to start in net for the Penguins' upcoming game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. The team will rely on Murashov as they face their divisional opponent.
