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Two-point effort against Flames Lizotte scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over Calgary.

Impact After helping to set up Anthony Beauvillier for the game's opening tally late in the first period, Lizotte wrapped up the scoring himself late in the third. Like a lot of Penguins, the 26-year-old produced his best performance of the season Saturday, and while he's already been sidelined by multiple concussions in 2024-25, Lizotte does have four goals and five points in the 10 games he's been able to suit up for.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return from injury Lizotte netted an even-strength goal Wednesday in a 5-4 win over Vancouver.

Impact Lizotte opened the scoring in the first period Wednesday in his return to the lineup after missing five games due to a concussion. The left-shot center settled in on the third line between Anthony Beauvillier and Drew O'Connor in addition to filling a role on the penalty kill. The 26-year-old Lizotte has three markers but hasn't recorded an assist through eight contests in 2024-25.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Removed from IR Lizotte (concussion) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Lizotte should return to the lineup from a five-game absence Wednesday against Vancouver after being considered a game-time decision. He has two goals, eight shots on net and 13 hits through seven appearances this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Lizotte (concussion) is regarded as a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt versus Vancouver, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Lizotte hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 13. He has two goals and 13 hits in seven appearances in 2024-25. If Lizotte plays Wednesday, it might be as a member of the third line alongside Michael Bunting and Drew O'Connor.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to day-to-day Lizotte (concussion) was labeled day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Vancouver, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Lizotte skated in a third-line role at Tuesday's practice session, which would seem to point to him getting back in the lineup versus the Canucks -- though he technically remains on injured reserve. The acquisition of Philip Tomasino from the Predators will create further competition for lineup spots, so Lizotte is far from a lock for minutes on a nightly basis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Lizotte (concussion) was put on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Lizotte last played Wednesday, so this move can be retroactive to that date. Pittsburgh activated Matt Nieto off injured reserve in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Lizotte has two goals, 13 hits and four blocks in seven appearances in 2024-25. When he's healthy, Lizotte will be back in the mix for a spot on Pittsburgh's fourth line.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Lizotte suffered a concussion against Detroit on Wednesday and won't be available for Friday's matchup with Columbus, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact With the Pens heading into a back-to-back, Lizotte shouldn't be expected to face the Sharks on Saturday either as he clears the league's concussion protocols. Unless Matt Nieto (knee) is finally cleared to play, it figures to be Vasily Ponomarev who steps into the lineup in Lizotte's stead. With injuries pilling up and the trade of Lars Eller, Pittsburgh finds itself somewhat thin down the middle outside of the two-headed monster.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after puck to face Lizotte (face) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings.

Impact Lizotte took a puck to the face in the first period and was bleeding heavily as he came off the ice. He joins a growing list of injured forwards for the Penguins, and the team may need to call up a player if Lizotte can't suit up Friday versus the Blue Jackets.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies lone goal in loss Lizotte scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Lizotte's goal in the third period ended Pyotr Kochetkov's shutout bid. With two goals over four games this season, Lizotte has added a bit of unexpected depth scoring from the fourth line. He's produced four shots on net, 10 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The Penguins have frequently shuffled their lines looking for chemistry, and if Lizotte continues to play well, he may be due to move up the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Insures win Lizotte scored an empty-net goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Montreal. He finished with one shot, one block and two hits.

Impact Lizotte, playing just his second game following a stint on injured reserve due to a concussion, iced the Canadiens with the tally. Montreal had made it a one-goal game earlier in the third period and were pressing for the equalizer. Lizotte, who signed a two-year deal with Pittsburgh during the offseason, has opened his career in the Steel City centering the fourth line.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured reserve Lizotte (concussion) was removed from injured reserve Thursday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Lizotte was considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Anaheim, but this seems to suggest that he's ready to play. The 26-year-old is projected to serve on the third line alongside Kevin Hayes and Anthony Beauvillier. He hasn't played yet in 2024-25, but Lizotte recorded seven goals and 15 points across 62 regular-season outings with the Kings in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Lizotte (concussion) will be a game-time decision versus Anaheim on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Lizotte suffered the concussion during a preseason game versus Ottawa on Sept. 29 and has yet to see any action this season. The 26-year-old had seven goals and 15 points in 62 regular-season games with the Kings in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Lizotte (concussion) landed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Lizotte's designation for IR shouldn't come as a surprise considering he is out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion. Even once medically cleared, the Minnesota-born winger is far from guaranteed a spot on the Penguins' roster and could find himself heading down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers concussion Lizotte is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a concussion, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports Wednesday.

Impact Lizotte is questionable for Pittsburgh's Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 9. He sustained the concussion during Sunday's preseason contest against Ottawa. Lizotte had seven goals and 15 points across 62 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Lizotte exited Sunday's preseason game against Ottawa with an upper-body injury.

Impact The seriousness of Lizotte's injury is unclear at this time, but he won't return to Sunday's exhibition contest. Lizotte signed a two-year contract with Pittsburgh in July after spending the first six years of his career with Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Inks two-year contract Lizotte agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Penguins on Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Lizotte saw his production dip last year, as he tallied just 15 points in 62 regular-season contests with the Kings. Both Lizotte and the Penguins will be hoping for a bounce-back year by the 26-year-old winger. For now, Lizotte will likely slide into a third-line role, possibly playing with fellow new addition Anthony Beauvillier but could challenge Drew O'Connor and Michael Bunting for a spot in the top six.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not qualified by Kings Lizotte will become an unrestricted free agent Monday after not receiving a qualifying offer from Los Angeles.

Impact Lizotte has spent the last six years with the Kings, totaling 37 goals and 106 points in 320 games. Last season, he scored 15 points with 76 shots on goal while averaging 11:49 of ice time across 62 games. He could find a landing spot somewhere in the league as a bottom-six option.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Lizotte scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact Lizotte scored for the first time since March 25 -- he had just two assists over the nine games in between goals. The 26-year-old forward is up to 15 points, 75 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-12 rating over 61 appearances this season. He remains in a bottom-six role, providing a bit of grit and defensive value with limited offense.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Lizotte managed an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Lizotte has two helpers over seven contests in April. The 26-year-old remains a steady presence as a bottom-six forward in the Kings' lineup. He's produced 14 points, 74 shots on net, 61 hits and a plus-12 rating through 60 appearances, a down year compared to the 34-point campaign he put together in 2022-23.

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