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Bemstrom has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) on an emergency basis.

Bemstrom has appeared in 13 NHL games this season for the Penguins, posting just one assist. During his time with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, he is tied for the team-lead in goals (21) and third in points (46). Bemstrom could draw into the Penguins lineup on Friday with Rutger McGroarty getting injured on Tuesday.

Emil Bemstrom
Lizotte (lower-body) is expected to be out vs. Chicago on Tuesday.

Lizotte is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year-old Lizotte is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 59 games this season. Matthew Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.

Blake Lizotte
Chinakhov is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.

Zach Aston-Reese will draw back into Columbus' lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, sending Chinakhov to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Chinakhov is averaging 15:43 time-on-ice and has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 30 games this season. However, he has only one pint (0G / 1A) in nine games since return from an injury at the beginning of March.

Egor Chinakhov
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).

Evgeni Malkin
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.

Evgeni Malkin
Gustafsson is expected to be a healthy scratch in Vegas on Thursday.

Jaret Anderson-Dolan will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights, sending Gustafsson to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Gustafsson is averaging 8:58 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 32 games this season.

David Gustafsson
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).

Evgeni Malkin