Rickard Rakell is more than just a goal-scorer. Unfortunately, the Penguins winger could now be out for a while after showing that in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to Columbus.

Rakell was injured early in the third period at PPG Paints Arena when he stepped in front of a hard shot from Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson. The puck hit Rakell’s glove on the back of his left hand. He departed the game and did not return.

After their shootout loss, Dan Muse said only that Rakell was still being evaluated.

“It’s upper body,” the coach said. “We’re still waiting for some more information.”

Needless to say, it would be a significant blow for the Penguins if they were to lose a player who not only scored 35 goals last season, but has also been trusted by this new coaching staff to kill penalties and

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