Malkin (illness) will miss his second straight game.
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Evgeni Malkin
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Malkin (illness) will not play on Thursday.
The Penguins did not hold a morning skate but head coach Mike Sullivan announced that Malkin will miss tonight's game due to an illness. The Penguins will be in tough without Malkin or Sidney Crosby. Joseph Blandisi was recalled this morning and is expected to play in Malkin's place.
Malkin (lower-body) returns to the Penguins lineup on Saturday afternoon.
Malkin has missed 11 games with a lower-body issue but will be back in his familiar second-line centre and PP1 role this afternoon. Malkin had one goal in two games before getting hurt.
Malkin will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Malkin has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury but was on the ice during Friday's practice and has a chance to return on Saturday. Malkin, who has one goal in two games to start the season, remains a game-time decision so monitor his status on Saturday morning.
Malkin (lower-body) is targeting Saturday for his return to the lineup.
Malkin returned to the ice on Monday but will not play Tuesday vs. the Flyers. Instead, Malkin is hoping to be back in the lineup vs. the Oilers on Saturday. Continue to monitor Malkin’s status as the weekend approaches.
Malkin is going to be out “longer-term” with a lower-body injury.
Durability has always been a concern for Malkin, who has missed 20 percent of the games over the last six years, and now he is expected to miss a large chunk of 2019-20. With Nick Bjugstad also out “longer-term," the Penguins are going to lean heavily on Jared McCann and Teddy Blueger to stabilize their second and third lines.
Malkin (upper-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Red Wings.
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.
Malkin has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but was on the ice for Wednesday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for Thursday’s game vs. the Red Wings. Malkin centred Phil Kessel and Bryan Rust in today’s session.
Malkin is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Malkin (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Philadelphia.
Malkin has been suspended for one-game for high-sticking Michael Raffl on Monday.
Malkin is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the Penguins lineup on Monday.
Malkin (upper-body) is expected to return to the Penguins lineup on Monday.
Malkin has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Monday in Philadelphia. Malkin centered the Penguins’ second-line with Phil Kessel and Nick Bjugstad on his wings. Malkin has registered 55 points (14G / 41A) in 50 games this season.
Malkin (lower-body) will miss at least the next two games.
Malkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3.
Malkin (lower-body) will not play in Game 2 on Saturday.
Malkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
Malkin (lower-body) will travel to Washington but will not play in Game 1.
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Malkin has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but it looks like he will return to the lineup tonight in Buffalo. Malkin has registered seven goals and 14 assists (21 points) in 22 games this season and should be active in all formats if he plays tonight.
Malkin (upper-body) practiced on Thursday and is expected to return to the lineup on Friday.