Penguins Send Hallander on Conditioning Assignment

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Filip Hallander has missed 42 games and more than three months following the discovery of a blood clot in his leg. On Tuesday, Hallander joined the team for the first time since November, and the organization announced they have assigned him to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on a conditioning assignment.

Why it matters

Hallander was a promising young forward who made the Penguins' NHL roster out of training camp. His extended absence due to a serious medical issue has been a setback, and the conditioning assignment will allow him to work his way back into game shape before potentially rejoining the NHL club.

The details

Hallander will play six games over the next 14 days with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Penguins' AHL affiliate. In his 13 NHL games this season before the injury, Hallander scored one goal with three assists, averaging 13:08 of ice time per game.

• Hallander last played for the Penguins on November 3, 2025 in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
• Hallander joined the Penguins for the first time since the injury on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
• The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will play six games over the next 14 days, including Wednesday, February 19, 2026 on the road against the Springfield Falcons.

What’s next

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