The Penguins’ drive to the playoffs took another hit today.
Coach Mike Sullivan revealed this morning that left wing Scott Wilson will be out long-term. Although the nature of the injury was not disclosed, it’s believed to involve Wilson’s right foot or ankle.
“Scott is going to need surgery,” Sullivan told Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “There isn’t a timeframe yet, but once his swelling decreases we’ll have more definitive information. But it’s going to be a longer term injury that requires surgery.”
With five goals in his past 12 games, the 23-year-old rookie heated up in recent weeks while making a statement with his gritty, two-way play.