PHILADELPHIA -- The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday morning that defenseman Simon Despres was recalled from the American Hockey League. Despres joined the Penguins for the morning skate prior at Wells Fargo Center in advance of Game 4 against the Flyers (7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, TSN, RDS2).
The Flyers lead the series 3-0.
Despres could draw in for either Paul Martin or Zbynek Michalek. Both did not skate Wednesday. It is believed that Martin is battling some type of injury stemming from the hit he took from Brayden Schenn in the first period of Game 3. Schenn received a charging minor for the hit.
The status on Michalek is unclear at this time. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma will likely update his lineup when he addresses the media following the morning skate.
Despres, 20, played 18 regular-season games with the Penguins and had a goal plus three assists and a plus-5 rating. He averaged 14:13 of ice time.
If he plays Wednesday he will be making his Stanley Cup Playoff debut.
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Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins vs Flyers
Penguins recall defenseman Despres
Wednesday, 04.18.2012 / 11:32 AM
By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Senior Writer / Penguins vs. Flyers series blog
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