Thomas Novak Injury: Remains sidelined

Novak (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Sabres.

Novak is out for an eighth straight game. Evgeni Malkin (upper body) and Bokondji Imama (upper body) are also out, so the Penguins will dress seven defensemen until one of their forwards are able to return. They'll be off for two days before hosting the Senators on Sunday.