Penguins' Lizotte and Okuliar sidelined with injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins face a challenging start to the season with two forwards injured. Blake Lizotte has sustained an upper-body injury and is expected to be out week-to-week. Meanwhile, Oliver Okuliar is also set to miss time due to a lower-body injury incurred during practice. The Penguins may need to rely on their forward depth to fill the void left by these injuries. Both players were expected to play significant roles this season, with Lizotte having secured a new contract after last season's performance.
- •Blake Lizotte out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
- •Oliver Okuliar also out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
- •Lizotte had seven goals and 19 points last season.
- •Okuliar acquired from Florida during the offseason.
- •Penguins may need to tap into their forward depth.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins Injuries: Bad News on Lizotte, Okuliar
"CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins might need to tap into their forward depth sooner than expected. Monday morning, […]
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