# Pittsburgh Penguins roster and injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pittsburgh-penguins-roster-and-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-24T13:09:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have undergone several roster adjustments due to injuries and illness. Defenseman Sam Girard has been placed on injured reserve following an injury sustained on October 17 during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights, where he was tripped into the end boards. To address his absence, the team has utilized Ilya Solovyov in the lineup.

Additionally, forward Evgeni Malkin is scheduled to miss a game due to illness, marking his first absence of the season. The team has recalled forward Avery Hayes from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to fill the vacancy. Goaltender Arturs Silovs is expected to start in net for the upcoming matchup against the Nashville Predators.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Pittsburgh Penguins place Sam Girard on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Sam Girard on injured reserve following an injury sustained against the Vegas Golden Knights. Forward Avery Hayes has been recalled from the AHL.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pittsburgh-penguins-place-sam-girard-on-injured-reserve

### 2026-10-24: Pittsburgh Penguins face Nashville Predators amid roster changes

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Nashville Predators on Saturday, with Evgeni Malkin sidelined by illness and Sam Girard placed on injured reserve.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pittsburgh-penguins-face-nashville-predators-amid-roster-changes

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