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Penguins Recall Pickering as Rakell Hits Injured Reserve

10/29/2025

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Owen Pickering, defenseman for Pittsburgh Penguins, has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after Rickard Rakell was placed on injured reserve with a hand injury.
Pickering is a 2022 first-round pick who has played seven American Hockey League (AHL) games this season and recorded four points.
He made his NHL debut last season, appearing in 25 games.
The Penguins face the Philadelphia Flyers next with only two healthy left-handed defensemen.

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Owen Pickering, defenseman for Pittsburgh Penguins, has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after Rickard Rakell was placed on injured reserve with a hand injury.
Pickering is a 2022 first-round pick who has played seven American Hockey League (AHL) games this season and recorded four points.
He made his NHL debut last season, appearing in 25 games.
The Penguins face the Philadelphia Flyers next with only two healthy left-handed defensemen.