Promising Injury Update for Penguins Defenseman

The Penguins held an optional morning skate today prior to the game against the Florida Panthers.

On the ice was Penguins Defenseman John Ludvig, and what was most apparent was the color of his jersey.

John Ludvig (upper-body injury) is on the ice in a regular jersey. pic.twitter.com/KHJz4yUtyI— Dan Potash (@DanPotashTV) January 26, 2024

Wearing a regular jersey on the ice is a good indicator that he could be returning to game action very soon. He is ready for full practice including contact.


According to Josh Getzoff, maybe Saturday against Montreal.

This could bode well for Ludvig, who is eligible to return off IR tomorrow against Montreal https://t.co/oaqE3Ea8Gt— Josh Getzoff (@JG_PxP) January 26, 2024

In addition to Ludvig, it looks like Reilly Smith also is wearing a normal practice jersey skating this morning.

Those present for today's optional morning skate.

LAUNDRY UPDATE: John Ludvig and Reilly Smith are wearing regular jerseys (as opposed to non-contact jerseys). pic.twitter.com/TTFOIz6Mmv— Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) January 26, 2024

This could be good news for Penguins fans with back-to-back games the Penguins look to get a huge 4 points before the break.