Forward Jared McCann has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to February 6.
Gaudreau, 27, spent the first six seasons of his career with the Nashville Predators organization, primarily with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. Last season, the forward recorded 11 goals, 17 assists and 28 points in 42 games with Milwaukee. In 280 career AHL games, Gaudreau has tallied 77 goals, 95 assists and 172 points.
The 6-foot, 179-pound forward has also played in 84 career NHL games, all with the Predators, recording three goals, five assists and eight points. In addition, Gaudreau has played in eight career NHL playoff games, all during the Predators run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final versus the Penguins. Gaudreau scored his three career playoff goals in the Final, which included the game-winning goals in Games 3 and 4.
Prior to turning professional, the undrafted Gaudreau played three seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2011-14, split between the Shawinigan Cataractes and Drummondville Voltigeurs. In 195 career junior games, the Bromont, QC native tallied 50 goals, 84 assists and 134 points.
The Penguins take on the New York Islanders tonight at 7:00 PM at Nassau Coliseum.
