The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Washington Capitals Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in just another in a long line of nationally televised games between the lions of the Metro Division. The Penguins got some good news,

The Pittsburgh Penguins conducted their first organized practice since Feb. 7 on Tuesday afternoon, as the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break continues ahead of Thursday’s title game between Canada and the United States.

Bemstrom was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports. Bemstrom will return to the AHL with Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin both expected to rejoin the Pens against Washington on Saturday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a chance to climb back to hockey .500 Saturday. Without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Bryan Rust, the team played well and deserved a win but lost in regulation to the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Still sidelined

Yes, the 4 Nations Face-Off is still ongoing, but the Pittsburgh Penguins who have not been participating in that tournament returned to practice Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Forwards Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin,

The 32-year-old has been a full participant in the Penguins' practices Tuesday and Wednesday. Rust will likely serve on Pittsburgh's top line Saturday alongside Sidney Crosby. That might result in Anthony Beauvillier moving out of the top six.

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Rust (illness) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. It'll be the second game Rust has missed while recovering from an illness. The 32-year-old forward has 20 goals and 42 points in 48 games this season. Anthony Beauvillier figures to remain on Pittburgh's top line in Rust's absence.

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Washington Capitals Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in just another in a long line of nationally televised games between the lions of the Metro Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) expects to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran forward was unavailable for Pittsburgh's last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a lower-body injury.