The Pittsburgh Penguins made a last-minute lineup change on Saturday afternoon.
Marc-Andre Fleury, who was scheduled to start against Tampa Bay, will be forced into backup duties because he’s dealing with an illness.
So, it’ll be Jeff Zatkoff who faces the Lightning instead.
Last minute change in net as Jeff Zatkoff will take the starting spot. The puck drops for #TBLvsPIT soon! pic.twitter.com/lkR7zH1z4f
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2016
The reason for the last-minute goalie change is that Marc-Andre Fleury is sick.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 20, 2016
This is a huge game for both teams.
The Pens and Bolts currently own both Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference, but the Devils and Hurricanes aren’t too far behind.
The Penguins haven’t announced if Fleury will be healthy enough to start against the Sabres on Sunday.