Penguins' John Ludvig: Not playing Thursday

Ludvig (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt versus Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

This will be Ludvig's third game on the shelf. The defenseman has three goals, two assists, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots in 2023-24, his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will once again play in Ludvig's place on the third unit against the Capitals.