Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby will miss tonight’s Metro matchup with the Rangers at Madison Square Garden due to a presumed arm injury. Emil Bemström has been recalled from the Pens’ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton affiliate to take Sid’s place.
Acquired last February from the Blue Jackets for a sixth-round pick and Alex Nylander, the 25-year-old Swedish forward is enjoying a banner season for the Baby Pens. He’s amassed 19 goals and 41 points, both team highs, and recently participated in the AHL All-Star Game.
In 228 career NHL games spread over five seasons, Bemström’s tallied 34 goals and 74 points.