Penguins Practice: Lizotte Returns, New Lines Brings New Chances

Blake Lizotte returned as a full participant in Tuesday's Pittsburgh Penguins practice, setting him up to play in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. Head coach Dan Muse reshuffled several forward combinations ahead of the matchup, including promoting Filip Hallander to the third line alongside Hendrix Lapierre and Ville Koivunen.

Lizotte's return anchors the fourth line with Connor Dewar and Elmer Soderblom, while Ben Kindel remains out week-to-week due to a lower-body injury. Overall, Pittsburgh features 14 returning players in the starting lineup, maintaining continuity as they open the campaign at Comcast Arena.