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Penguins' Downie, Greiss test positive for mumps; Sutter cleared

James Guillory / USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Steve Downie and backup goaltender Thomas Greiss tested positive for the mumps virus and are currently receiving treatment in isolation. 

Brandon Sutter, who also underwent testing for the virus, was cleared to rejoin the team after results came back negative. 

The Penguins will be back on the ice Saturday following the holiday break. 

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