Penguins get unfortunate injury update on Rickard Rakell

Oct 14, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) controls the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesThe Penguins hit a double whammy on Saturday. They had their 4 game winning streak come to an end after being defeated by the Columbus Blue Jackets in a shootout 5-4 and they lost star forward Rickard Rakell to injury.

The Penguins announced early Sunday that Rakell had surgery on his left hand after blocking a shot in Saturday's loss, and that he would miss 6-8 weeks following said surgery. That is a major blow to the Penguins with where…