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Penguins Injury Update: Chinakhov Out, Others Rehabbing in Pgh

LAS VEGAS — The Pittsburgh Penguins perhaps caught a little break Saturday as the injury to Egor Chinakhov is merely…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:01 AM
Penguins Injury Update: Chinakhov Out, Others Rehabbing in Pgh
Key Things to Know
  • Egor Chinakhov is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss Saturday's game against Vegas.
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk and Justin Brazeau are both currently in Pittsburgh rehabbing lower-body injuries.
  • Sergei Murashov is confirmed to start in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Golden Knights.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Egor Chinakhov has been ruled out day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Coach Dan Muse confirmed the status after Chinakhov sustained the injury during Thursday's practice. The 26-year-old winger has recorded one goal and one assist across seven games played this season.

Muse also reported that defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk and forward Justin Brazeau remain in Pittsburgh rehabbing their respective lower-body injuries. Additionally, the Penguins confirmed that goaltender Sergei Murashov will start in net for Saturday's matchup against Vegas.

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