Evgeni Malkin News

Malkin will not play on Thursday vs. the Red Wings, but has been skating and is expected to return to the lineup soon. With Malkin out, Matt Cullen is expected to remain in the top-6.

Malkin was already ruled of for Wednesday’s game vs. the Rangers but head coach Mike Sullivan ruled him out of the two-game road trip on Friday and Monday. His next chance to return will be next Thursday vs. the Red Wings.

Malkin remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He did not take part on the Penguins morning skate which suggests that he’s not on the verge of returning. Monitor his status league up to Wednesday’s game vs. the Rangers.

The Penguins have a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, but Malkin will not be available. This is a tough blow for the Penguins, who also lost Eric Fehr on Tuesday, so they will need to recall a centre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Monitor Malkin’s status heading into next week.

Malkin has missed the last two games, but will be back in today in Philadelphia. The Penguins have been struggling to score goals recently, so Malkin’s return is huge. He has 28 goals and 42 assists (70 points) in 65 games this season.

Malkin will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury, but the injury doesn’t appear to be serious because he is hoping to be in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Flyers.

Malkin missed practice the last two days as “maintenance” but it was clearly more serious than that as he was held out of Wednesday’s game and could miss the Penguins back-to-back on the weekend. Monitor Gino’s status heading into the weekend.

Malkin has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury, but will return today vs. the Coyotes. While Malkin was out the Penguins went 1-4-1, so they will be pumped up to get him back in this afternoon. Malkin has 68 points (28G / 40A) in 63 games and he should make a sudden impact and should be deployed with confidence.

Malkin skated on on the Penguins second line in practice on Friday and said that there is a very good chance that he plays tomorrow vs. the Blue Jackets. Since it is an afternoon game, there will be no morning skate, so monitor Malkin’s status a few hours prior to puck-drop and during warmups.

Malkin has mixed the last five games and is expected to miss his sixth on Thursday, however, it looks like Malkin could be back in the lineup for the Penguins back-to-back on the weekend. Monitor his status heading into the weekend.

The Penguins announced this morning that Malkin might join the team on their road trip, but then GM Jim Rutherford dropped a fantasy hockey playoff bomb when he announced that Malkin will miss 1-2 weeks. The Penguins have been outscored 7-1 in two games without Malkin.

Malkin will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. He will not travel at the start of the Penguins road-trip, but may join the team on the trip.

Malkin was injured in yesterday’s game against the Bruins and will be held out of today’s game vs. the Red Wings. The injury is not believed to be serious, so consider him day-to-day.

Malkin has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight in Edmonton. Malkin comes in ninth in the NHL in assists (32) and eighth in points (51). Expect him to skate between Mark Arcobello and Patric Hornqvist.

The Penguins announced on Tuesday that Malkin was expected to return tonight and his availability for their optional morning skate suggests that he will return. Expect a full update after the practice session.

Malkin revealed the injury is groin related and it will keep him out of his fourth straight game on Sunday. However, he will travel to Western Canada and could return to the lineup on Tuesday in Edmonton.

Malkin has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but his return to the ice on Saturday is a good sign he shouldn’t be out for much longer. The Penguins take on Nashville tomorrow afternoon, be sure to track Malkin’s status.