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Penguins recall Gaunce, Sestito from Wilkes-Barre

The Penguins have recalled defenseman Cameron Gaunce and forward Tom Sestito from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the team announced Wednesday.

Defenseman Derrick Pouliot, who missed practice Tuesday due to illness, was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Gaunce has played six games for the Penguins this season, recording two assists. His most recent appearance was in their 3-2 loss in Dallas Feb. 28. In 49 AHL games this year, Gaunce has two goals and 11 assists.

Sestito will be making his first return to the big-league club since Dec. 1. He played in eight NHL games for the Penguins at the beginning of the season, notching one assist.