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Penguins designate Gustafsson non-roster ahead of home opener

David Gustafsson is headed for waivers while Andrei Kuzmenko is set to debut against Montreal on Saturday.

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What's newPittsburgh designated David Gustafsson non-roster ahead of waivers; Andrei Kuzmenko is set to debut against Montreal.

The Pittsburgh Penguins designated David Gustafsson non-roster ahead of Saturday's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. NHL.com reported that the centre will be placed on waivers, a change from the club's morning preview, which had listed him as a possible debutant.

Andrei Kuzmenko is set to make his Penguins debut against Montreal, according to NHL.com's projected-lineup report.

Pittsburgh's first home game of the season is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena. The club will mark its 60th anniversary season with a pregame ceremony, and fans are asked to be seated by 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The game will air on SportsNet Pittsburgh, TVA and Sportsnet. Radio coverage is available on 105.9 The X and through the Penguins app.

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