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The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Adam Johnson from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday.
Defenseman Juuso Riikola and forward Joseph Blandisi were re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Johnson will be looking to make his NHL debut when the Penguins visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.
Johnson, 24, is in his second professional season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
He currently ranks second on the team with 40 points (18G-22A) in 63 games played. He has improved his offensive totals across the board this season, thanks to a recent run where he has notched points in eight of his last 11 games (4G-5A-9PTS).
During his minor-league debut in the 2017-18 season, the 6-foot, 175-pound native of Hibbing, Minn. contributed 31 points in 70 games played, ranking ninth on the team for goals (11) and eighth in assists (20).
Before joining the Penguins, Johnson played two seasons at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. As a sophomore, he produced 18 goals and 37 points in 42 games, finishing second on his team in both.
He was UMD’s top scoring rookie his freshman year with 18 points (6G-12A) in 39 games played. He wrapped his two-year college career with nine power-play goals and five game-winning markers.
Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by Pittsburgh on July 6, 2017 after attending its prospect development camp.
Riikola, 25, appeared in 37 games with Pittsburgh this season, posting two goals and five points. He spent the last six seasons playing in his native Finland.
Blandisi was in his second stint with Pittsburgh and was scoreless in six games. In 17 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, he had seven goals and 15 points.
