The Penguins have recalled forward Bryan Rust from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre.
Rust, 23, was scoreless in five games with the Penguins earlier this season.
He subsequently missed 15 games because of an unspecified injury before being assigned to the Baby Penguins.
Rust had three goals and one assist in 10 games with Wilkes-Barre.
The Penguins, 0-4-1 in their past five games, will face Columbus Monday at 7:08 p.m. in their final game before the NHL's Christmas break.