Penguins goaltender Murray nearing return

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is nearing a return from a concussion that’s sidelined him for two weeks.

Murray faced shots Tuesday before the rest of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions took the ice.

Murray hasn’t played since sustaining the concussion after taking a shot to the facemask in practice late last month.

Coach Mike Sullivan says the team is “encouraged” by Murray’s progress.

Sullivan added he expects Murray to travel with the Penguins when they begin a three-game road trip against the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.