RotoTimes.com: Matt Pettinger Player Newshttp://rototimes.com/player_notes/nhlPlayer News and Injury Updates Pettinger nearing return to action http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1608 10/18: The <i>Washington Post</i> reports that Matt Pettinger could return to action as soon as Saturday or next Wednesday. He's been sidelined thus far by a shoulder injury. Pettinger still out with shoulder injury http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1608 10/16: Matt Pettinger is not ready to return to action this evening, according to the <i>Washington Post</i>. Pettinger is on injured reserve due to what's been called a shoulder injury. Pettinger placed on IR (upper body) http://rototimes.com/nhl/player/1608 10/4: Matt Pettinger was placed on injured reserve by the Caps on Wednesday, according to the <i>Washington Post</i>. He'll miss the start of the season with an upper-body injury sustained during Friday's preseason game. He's considered to be week-to-week.