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Olli Maatta expected back from upper-body injury within 4 weeks

Charles LeClaire / USA TODAY Sports

Olli Maatta doesn't give up.

The young Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman, who has overcome shoulder surgery, the mumps, and even cancer over the past year, continues to recover from an upper-body injury. He is expected back in the lineup within the next four weeks.

The 20-year-old recorded a goal and eight assists in 20 games prior to his latest setback.

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