Penguins' Blake Lizotte: Activated from IR

Lizotte (upper body) has been activated from injured reserve by the Penguins, the team announced Sunday.

Lizotte is ready to return following a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old has five points (three goals, two assists) in 27 games in a bottom-six role, adding 25 hits and 12 blocked shots. That's the role he'll likely return to Sunday against the Blackhawks, assuming he draws into the lineup.