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Penguins take one step forward and two steps backward with injury news

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The Penguins are getting one star player back from injury but place another star player on injured reserve as the curse continues.

Jan 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) skates up ice with the puck in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting set to take on the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning at home at PPG Paints Arena, but are going to be getting a key player back from injury for the game and will be without a key player.