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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte is expected to return from injury for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to see the return of forward Blake Lizotte to the lineup on Sunday.
Pittsburgh is taking on the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ahead of Game 1 on Saturday, Penguins insider Josh Yohe of The Athletic reported that Lizotte is expected to return from injury.
âBlake Lizotte, appears ready to play in Game 1, too,â Yohe wrote in an article published on Saturday morning. âThis will be his first game since sustaining a hand injury in Salt Lake City more than a month ago. In case you werenât sure of Lizotteâs importance to the Penguins, check these numbers out:
âThe Penguins allowed 3.27 goals per game this season. Edmonton and Anaheim are the only NHL playoff teams with a worse goals-against average. In games with Lizotte in the lineup, the Penguins allowed 2.67 goals per game. In games without Lizotte in the lineup, the Penguins allowed 4.48 goals per game. Thatâs not a typo. Lizotteâs penalty killing and ferocity in the defensive zone have been missed.â
Blake Lizotte is expected to return to the Penguins lineup on Sunday for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Lizotte's return is significant as he is a key forward for the Penguins, potentially impacting their performance in the playoffs.

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Lizotteâs a key defensive player for the Penguins, and given how high-flying Philadelphiaâs offense is, he will play a key role for Pittsburgh this series.
Lizotte has skated in 55 games, recording seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points this season. Heâs expected to center the Penguinsâ fourth line alongside Connor Dewar and Noel Acciari.
Game 1 between the Penguins and Flyers is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.