Noel Acciari of the Pittsburgh Penguins left the game due to injury, returned briefly, and then left again. The Penguins confirmed he will not return, and updates will follow. Sam Poulin has been recalled to replace Acciari, who has been placed on Injured Reserve and later Long-Term Injured Reserve for the rest of the season. Coach Sullivan praised Poulin's perseverance and growth as a player.
Coach Sullivan on Sam Poulin being recalled: "Sam deserves a lot of credit for everything he's gone through - just his persistence and perseverance in trying to continue to grow as a player and a person... It is a reward for his efforts. He deserves a lot of credit." https://t.co/osDM16iYQh
Was told that Noel Acciari is going on LTIR. That will put him out for the rest of the season.
Penguins Recall Sam Poulin; Acciari Goes on IR https://t.co/jpvlc2CyXG
Penguins recall Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre and put Noel Acciari on injured-reserve.
The Pens have called up Sam Poulin. Noel Acciari has headed back to IR.
The Penguins have recalled forward Sam Poulin from the @WBSPenguins. Forward Noel Acciari has been placed on Injured Reserve. https://t.co/axqOkzQiJW
The Penguins say that the forward is not returning to the game, and further updates will be provided at a later time. https://t.co/wZi7NiF14s
No Noel Acciari for Pittsburgh in this third period. He left the game late in the first, came back in the second, and has now left again.