#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal got some stitches. He'll be fine -Sam
Tough luck for Staal, who can't avoid injury. Staal should be able to play again this week. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
Bylsma says Staal, Despres could return in "5 to 10" days.
Staal continues to skate which is a great sign. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Staal continues to skate which is a great sign. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Great news that these three are travelling with the team. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Sounds like Staal is out at least one more week, probably closer to two. But he's obviously improving.
Looks like Staal is making progress. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season. His return would be a huge boost to the Pens' offense.
Staal skating before practice is a great sign. Limited to only 34 games this season, the former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points on the season.
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
The word coming from team sources is that the early prognosis on Staal is that he has a Grade 2/3 MCL tear that would put him out of the lineup for at least 3-6 weeks with no surgery required.
Staal has not played since hurting his knee on Friday night. Tough to expect too much more from him this season as he probably returns with a few weeks left in the season.
Reports out of Pittsburgh indicates that Staal will indeed play tonight. Expect him to slot in as the second line center. Expect a further confirmation on his status after warmups.