Overview
- The Penguins disclosed the diagnosis Friday after Hallander left Wednesday’s practice early and missed Thursday’s game.
- On Saturday, Pittsburgh placed Hallander on injured reserve and activated Kevin Hayes in a corresponding move.
- Head coach Dan Muse said the condition is not life-threatening and expressed no long-term concern for Hallander’s health.
- The forward will not travel for the team’s upcoming Global Series games in Sweden and is expected to be out into early February based on the three‑month timeline.
- Hallander, 25, logged 13 games with one goal and three assists this season, including stretches on Sidney Crosby’s wing that had boosted his lineup usage.