Forward Brandon Tanev has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to April 3. Forward Josh Currie has been re-assigned to the taxi squad from the Wilke-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League.
Gaudreau, 27, has skated in nine games with Pittsburgh this season, registering one goal, three assists and four points. Dating back to March 24, Gaudreau has four points (1G-3A) in his past six games. The Bromont, Quebec native ranks third among Pittsburgh forwards averaging 2:17 of shorthanded time-on-ice per game.
Zohorna, 24, has appeared in two games for Pittsburgh his latest coming March 27, recording one goal. His first NHL goal came on his first shot in his NHL debut on March 25 against Buffalo. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Zohorna has played in 12 games for WBS this season, recording 11 points (3G-8A). Zohorna is playing in his first professional season in North America after signing with the Penguins as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2020. He has played the last six seasons in the Czech Republic's top professional league, the Czech Extraliga, split between BK Mlada Boleslav and HC Kometa Brno.
O'Connor, 22, has skated in 10 games for the Penguins this season, registering an assist in his NHL debut on January 26 at Boston. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound O'Connor has picked up four goals, four assists and eight points in eight games with WBS this season.
Pittsburgh begins its final two-game set against the New York Rangers tonight, April 6, at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.
