Penguins' Brooks Orpik will not play in Game 5 vs. Blue Jackets
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will be down a defenseman Saturday, as Brooks Orpik was not present at the morning skate and didn't take to warmups before Game 5 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Brooks Orpik not on the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Has out-scored Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in this series.
— Scott Burnside (@ESPN_Burnside) April 26, 2014
Orpik left practice early on Friday morning, and his status was initially not addressed by head coach Dan Bylsma. Robert Bortuzzo will take his place.
Tonight’s #Pens D-pairings:
Martin-Letang
Maatta-Niskanen
Scuderi-Bortuzzo (1st playoff game!)
Fleury in net
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 26, 2014