Line Change
Shea will draw back into Pittsburgh's lineup on Saturday in Dallas.
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Malkin (upper-body) will draw back into Pittsburgh's lineup on Saturday in Dallas.
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Dallas on Saturday.
Malkin has missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Friday and could play on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74).
Malkin (upper-body) returned to Pittsburgh's practice in a regular jersey on Friday.
Malkin has missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Friday. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74). The Penguins return to action on Saturday afternoon against the Dalla Stars.
Bemstrom has cleared waivers and been re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Bemstrom played 13 games with Pittsburgh this season but has been re-assigned to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (AHL)., where he has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign. The 25-year-old forward has 46 points (21G / 25A) in 43 AHL games this season.
Soderblom (undisclosed) is expected to return to Detroit's lineup on Friday vs. Carolina.
Soderblom has not played since March 24th but will likely return to the lineup on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 13:13 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 23 games this season.
Soderblom (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Carolina on Friday.
Soderblom has not played since March 24th but could return to the lineup as soon as Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 13:13 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 23 games this season.
Malkin (upper-body) skated on Wednesday and will travel with Pittsburgh on their upcoming road trip.
Malkin has not played the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but looks poised to rejoin the club at some point on their upcoming three-game road trip. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74).
Koppanen has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Soderblom (undisclosed) skated on Monday but will not travel and remains day-to-day.
Soderblom has not played since March 24th and will remain sidelined as he continues to recover from an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 13:13 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 23 games this season.
Koivunen will make his NHL debut on Sunday.
Malkin (upper body) skated on Sunday but will remain out of the lineup vs. Ottawa.
Silovs was reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) on Saturday.
Imama will be out four to six months after successfully undergoing surgery to repair a bicep injury.
Imama (upper-body) will be unavailable for Thursday's game in Buffalo.
Imama was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Imama has one goal and zero assists in 16 games this season.
Malkin (upper-body) is out on Thursday in Buffalo.
Malkin was a late scratch before Tuesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury, remains listed as day-to-day, and will not play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season. The Penguins return to the ice on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Shea (upper-body) will return to Pittsburgh's lineup in Buffalo on Thursday.
Shea has not played since March 9th but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:55 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 30 games this season.
Skinner (upper-body) left Wednesday’s game vs. Dallas and will not travel as the team heads to Seattle.
Malkin is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Malkin was a late scratch before Tuesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season. The Penguins return to the ice on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Goalie Start
Skinner will start vs. Dallas on Wednesday.
The Oilers won their previous game, 5-4 over the Seattle Kraken, with Connor McDavid (undisclosed) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) out of the lineup, and will be without them again on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Skinner saved 27 of 31 shots (.871 SV%) in that contest and will be tending the twine again on Wednesday. He has a 2.87 GAA and .895 SV% in 48 games this season. The Oilers enter Wednesday's contest as +119 home underdogs against a Stars club coming off a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild.