COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Penguins will be without Jake Guentzel for their Saturday night matchup here in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.
Guentzel missed practice on Friday after taking a hit up high and a puck to the ear during the third period Thursday night against the Kings. There was at least some optimism Guentzel might be able to go against the Blue Jackets since Mike Sullivan said on Friday that he would make the road trip, but Guentzel did not participate in the Penguins' optional morning skate Saturday morning.
Sullivan confirmed afterward that Guentzel will not play, and that he is continuing to be evaluated.