Gruden (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Red Wings, but he's expected to return Sunday versus the Senators, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

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Gruden was considered day-to-day after suffering the injury in training camp, though it appears the winger will be ready to return Sunday when the Penguins host Ottawa. The 24-year-old Gruden is competing for a bottom-six role this year after scoring one goal in 13 games in 2023-24.