Overview
- Team officials said the procedure took place at UPMC Mercy and was performed by Dr. John Fowler with head team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas.
- Rakell exited Saturday’s game against the Blue Jackets after a season-low 14:58 of ice time.
- He had three goals and five assists through nine games, contributing to Pittsburgh’s strong start.
- The Penguins are 6-2-1 under first-year head coach Dan Muse and sit second in the Metropolitan Division, per recent reports.
- Koivunen made the Opening Night roster, appeared in two NHL games, and has produced 11 points in six AHL games this season after a 56-point AHL campaign last year.