I’ve noticed a few people have pinned Tuesday’s loss not on Ryan Hollweg or Evgeni Malkin, but on the conspicuous absence of John Amirante, who was a healthy scratch in favor of Daniel Rodriguez.

I’m not sure that was the only reason, but just to be safe, I’m happy to report I just heard Amirante warming up in the bathroom.

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So unless he’s doing a private show just for members of the media tonight, you can expect to see him on the ice around 7:05 for the national anthem.

So breathe easy.