Rakell was activated off injured reserve and will play against the Wild on Monday.
Rakell has missed 12 straight games due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup for the first time since November 19th. Before his injury, Rakell was pacing for the worst season of his career, with only four points (0G / 4A) in 17 games. His zero goals on 44 shots rank worst among all forwards with over 30 shots this season.
Source: @Penguins 12/18/23, 6:58 pm EST
Rickard Rakell (upper body) will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Minnesota.
Rakell has missed 12 straight games due to an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup for the first time since November 19th. Before his injury, Rakell was pacing for the worst season of his career, with only four points (0G / 4A) in 17 games. His zero goals on 44 shots rank worst among all forwards with over 30 shots this season.
Rickard Rakell (upper body) will not return Saturday vs. Toronto as originally anticipated.
Rickard Rakell (upper body) was in a regular jersey at Pittsburgh's practice Friday.
Rakell has not played since November 19th due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant at practice on Friday, indicating his return to action is imminent. Before his injury, Rakell was pacing for the worst season of his career, with only four points (0G / 4A) in 17 games. His zero goals on 44 shots rank worst among all forwards with over 30 shots this season.
Rickard Rakell (upper body) was placed on the long-term injured reserve and will be out week-to-week.
Rakell has struggled so far in 2023-24 with no goals and only four assists, 44 SOG, two PIMs, and a -2 plus/minus in 17 games but will now be forced out long-term with an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old right winger joins Bryan Rust, and Chad Ruhwedel on Pittsburgh's growing injury report Tuesday.
The Penguins have signed Rickard Rakell to a six-year, $30 million contract extension.
Rakell is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 7.
Rakell has been sidelined since Game 1 of the series but is on the ice for warmups ahead of Game 7 and is expected to play.
Rakell (upper-body) will not play in Game 4 vs. the Rangers.
Rakell skated with the team in a non-contact fashion on Monday, so it appears he's inching closer to playing but will not play in Game 4. Rakell remains day-to-day and has not played since Game 1.
Rakell (upper-body) will not play in Game 2.
Rakell suffered an upper-body injury in Game 1 and will miss Game 2 in New York. It's unclear who will replace him in the lineup but Jason Zucker (lower-body) is a game-time decision, so it could be him if he's deemed good-to-go.
Rakell (upper-body) is questionable to play in Game 2.
Rakell was hurt on a hit from Ryan Lindgren in Game 1 and did not return to the game. Head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that Rakell was still being evaluated and is considered day-to-day.
Rakell is expected to make his Penguins debut on Tuesday.
Rakell did not arrive in time for the morning skate but is still expected to make his debut vs. the Blue Jackets. With him missing the morning skate, it's unclear who he will skate with.
The Penguins acquired Rickard Rakell from the Ducks for Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, Calle Clang and a 2022 second-round pick.
Source: @penguins 03/21/22, 5:29 pm EST
Rakell (upper-body) will not play Friday.
Rakell will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury but he's also a key trade piece for the Ducks, so they may be playing it safe ahead of Monday's deadline.
Rakell (upper-body) will not play Sunday against the Islanders.
Rakell (upper-body) will return to the Ducks lineup on Monday.
The Ducks have placed Rickard Rakell (upper-body) on IR.
Rakell (upper-body) is questionable to play Friday in Vegas.
Rakell left Thursday's game in the third period and did not return. Because of the back-to-back, the Ducks have yet to provide an update on Rakell, so consider him a game-time decision.
Rakell (upper-body) will return to the Ducks lineup on Friday.
Rakell is day-to-day with an upper-body injury; will not play Monday.
Rakell (wrist) is expected to return to the Ducks lineup on Tuesday.
Rakell has missed the last six games but is expected to play tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. Rakell had two goals and four assists in seven games before getting hurt and will likely be back on the top line with Ryan Getzlaf on Tuesday.