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Simon Despres is not in Friday's lineup against the Islanders, according to Root Sports in Pittsburgh.

Despres is not in Friday's lineup against the Islanders, according to Root Sports in Pittsburgh.

Analysis:

Robert Bortuzzo will take Despres' spot in the lineup. There was no immediate word as to whether Despres is injured or is simply serving as a healthy scratch.

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