If the personnel combinations the Penguins used in Thursday's practice at PPG Paints Arena are any indication, Kasperi Kapanen will likely be a healthy scratch for Friday's game against the Golden Knights.
When the Penguins took line rushes, Kapanen wasn't on his usual spot on Evgeni Malkin's wing, Evan Rodrigues was.
Kapanen was rotating in on the fourth line, taking turns skating in place of Zach Aston-Reese and Brian Boyle.
When the practice transitioned to special teams work, Kapanen wasn't on the second power play unit, either.