Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Ottawa Senators. He continues to recover from an upper-body injury, missing a third consecutive game. Kevin Hayes has stepped in as the second-line center in place of Malkin, but Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has opted to switch things up for Sunday's game, with Rickard Rakell set to take over that role. Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust will be joined on the first line by Rutger McGroarty, who will make his first appearance in the big league since October.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Pittsburgh lost Malkin to an upper-body injury at the start of the week, with the veteran star labeled as day-to-day. Kevin Hayes is likely to continue filling in for Malkin as the second-line center. Malkin's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. This has been a forgettable campaign for Malkin, who might struggle to get to 50 points. He has notched 15 goals and 46 points in 62 appearances.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) wore a non-contact jersey in Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day. The veteran star missed Tuesday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury. It seems that Malkin may miss additional time because of the injury, but he isn't expected to be sidelined for long. Kevin Hayes took over as the second-line center on Tuesday. He also filled in for Malkin on the top power-play unit but had no offensive stats as the Penguins took a heavy 6-1 loss. For the season, Hayes has totaled 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 56 appearances.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin tallied four points during their overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. In the second period, Malkin tallied two helpers, the primary assist on Philip Tomasino's strike and the secondary assist on Erik Karlsson's goal. In the third period, Malkin found the back of the net on a snap shot to tie the game and force overtime. Then in overtime, Malkin scored his second goal of the evening to seal the victory. Since returning from a lower-body injury on February 22, Malkin has found the back of net three times and added four helpers. During this stretch, the 38-year-old has tallied six shots on goal and held a +2 rating. Even though Malkin has not been as consistent this season, he continues to see top six minutes in the Pittsburgh offense. He will look to stay hot on Saturday afternoon against the Boston Bruins.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. He has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice recently. Malkin will likely jump on the second line. The Russian veteran has had a disappointing season, amassing 34 points (nine goals, 25 assists) in 47 outings. He has managed only one goal and two assists over his past nine outings. Pittsburgh is struggling, and it appears unlikely that Malkin will improve his scoring pace over the final couple of months of the season.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week. The veteran star left Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken with a lower-body injury and seems set for another stint on the sidelines. Earlier in January, Malkin sat out four games due to an upper-body injury. Gody Glass will take over the second-line center spot from Malkin in Monday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks, with Anthony Beauvillier moving up from the third line to skate on the right wing. Glass went scoreless as a center when Malkin missed time earlier this month.
Evgeni Malkin Sustains A Lower-Body Injury Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) will not return to Saturday's contest against the Seattle Kraken. Malkin exited the action in the first period following a collision with Seattle forward Chandler Stephenson, and the team has announced that the Russian star will miss the rest of the game due to a lower-body injury. This is another setback for the Penguins in a season full of frustration. Fantasy managers should consider Malkin day-to-day for now. Pittsburgh's next game is set for Monday in San Jose. Cody Glass previously filled in as the second-line center earlier this month, while Kevin Hayes might also assume the role if Malkin is unable to play on Monday.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's contest against Seattle. Jesse Puljujarvi was reassigned to the AHL in a corresponding move. Malkin is poised to return to the lineup following a four-game absence, taking up his usual spot on the second line. Cody Glass, who has filled in for Malkin on the line, will switch to the right wing. Malkin has posted 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 41 games this season. 11 of the points came in the first five contests, so the Russian star has not been at his best in 2024-25.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Sunday. The team activated Philip Tomasino (lower body) from the Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Malkin will sit out a fourth straight contest as the Penguins host Tampa Bay on Sunday. Cody Glass has been skating as the second-line center with Malkin out of the lineup, though Tomasino's return gives the team an added option up front. Tomasino has been absent for three games. The 23-year-old has notched four goals and seven points in 16 games with the Penguins since moving from Nashville to Pittsburgh on Nov. 25.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton. The Russian star missed his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Columbus but might be ready to jump back into the lineup on Thursday. Malkin practiced on Wednesday, although he did not participate in line rushes. Cody Glass is set to continue as the second-line center if Malkin can't play on Thursday. Glass did not make a significant impact in an expanded role on Tuesday, finishing a 4-3 shootout loss without any points and zero shots on goal. He has tallied nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 29 appearances across the season.
According to the team, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (upper body) did not play in Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Malkin was a late scratch to the lineup after he was not seen during warmups. However, he did participate in the morning skate. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status before their next game on Thursday evening against the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday night, Cody Glass was promoted to the second line center role. This was the first game Malkin missed this season. Through 41 games, the 38-year-old has scored eight goals with 24 helpers. He has been more productive lately, tallying five points over his past six games.
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing/center Evgeni Malkin tallied a goal and an assist in their victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday evening. Malkin tallied the primary assist on the opening goal of the game scored by defenseman Erik Karlsson. Later in the third, Malkin would score his fifth goal of the season, which eventually served as the game-winner. Since scoring 11 points through the first five games of the season, the 38-year-old has struggled to find consistency. This was his only his third game in his past 11 where he got on the scoresheet. Nonetheless, Malkin remains a solid option for scoring given his role on the top line and top power-play unit in the Steel City.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin sat out Friday's practice for maintenance purposes. Malkin has played in all 12 games so far this season and is expected to remain in the lineup on Saturday versus Montreal. However, it looks like the Russian veteran is a bit banged up. Malkin enjoyed a red-hot start to his 19th NHL campaign but has been slumping lately. He's finished on the score sheet just once in the past seven games. Even moving up to the first line hasn't given Malkin a spark, despite Sidney Crosby shining next to him with two goals and three assists in two games this week. For the season overall, Malkin is still averaging over a point per game, sitting on three goals and 11 assists.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrated his 500th career goal and added three assists in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime victory against Buffalo. Sidney Crosby set him up early in the third period to give the Penguins a 4-3 lead. Malkin is only the eighth player born outside North America to net 500 regular-season goals in the NHL. He joined Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Auston Matthews, and Patrick Kane as the fifth active player to pick up multiple points in each of his team's first four road games of a season. The Russian star has racked up 11 points (two goals, nine assists) over the four-game stretch after going scoreless in Pittsburgh's season-opening 6-0 loss to the Rangers. This is starting to look like the beginning of a big bounce-back year for Malkin, who settled for 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) in 82 games last term.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin scored his 499th career goal with two assists in their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday evening. The 38-year-old tallied his first point of the night with the primary assist on Rickard Rakell's second goal of the season. Later in the third, he found defenseman Kris Letang on a 2-on-1 rush to increase the Pittsburgh lead. Malkin has gotten off to a hot start as he now sits with seven total points, which is tied for the most in the league. The three-time Stanley Cup Champion remains a must-start option in all formats and now sits just one goal away from hitting No. 500.
Evgeni Malkin Erupts For Three Third-Period Points
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin picked up three points as the team had an impressive comeback victory against New Jersey on Tuesday. The Penguins were starting at a 3-1 defeat before exploding for five goals in the third period and winning 6-3. Malkin had two of the markers and also registered a power-play assist. He joined Mario Lemieux (74), Jaromir Jagr (33), and Sidney Crosby (24) as the fourth player in franchise history with 20-plus career three-point periods. Malkin's productivity has been lacking over the last couple of months, but he's done well in the most recent four games, with four goals and two assists recorded. Across the entire campaign, the veteran star has totaled 23 goals and 59 points in 75 contests.
Evgeni Malkin Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Against Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin posted two points as the team won the Battle of Pennsylvania against Philadelphia on Monday 4-1. Less than a minute into the game, Malkin helped Rickard Rakell to open the scoring on the power play, and he wrapped up the scoring himself with 4:25 gone in the third period. It marks Malkin's fourth multi-point outing in 10 games. The Russian star now boasts 35 points (15 goals, 20 assists) in 39 games for the season. He's in danger of recording only his third campaign with a scoring average of below 1.00, but Malkin still has time to work on his numbers, and he's upped his productivity over the past three weeks.
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness. The Penguins are preparing to face New Jersey on Thursday, and Malkin would miss his first action of the season if he doesn't feel well enough to play. Malkin has turned back the time this season with a 17-point effort across 14 outings. He boasts eight goals and nine assists for the campaign. Lark Eller could get a larger role if Malkin is unavailable on Thursday, while Jeff Carter (lower body) also appears ready for duty after getting through a full practice on Wednesday.
Evgeni Malkin Racks Up Four Points In Friday's Win
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin crushed it against Washington on Friday, playing a part in all of the team's goals in a 4-0 victory. The veteran star opened the scoring early in the second period and handed out three assists, including two on the power play. These are Malkin's first points of the campaign after Chicago nullified him on opening night despite firing off six shots on goal. Malkin added four more efforts on target Friday. His new-look line with Reilly Smith and Rickard Rakell had a rough start to the season, but Friday's game should be a good confidence booster for the trio.
Evgeni Malkin Delivers Three Assists In Comeback Victory
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin had three assists as the team produced a hugely impressive comeback victory on Tuesday against Columbus. The Penguins fell into a 4-0 hole but managed to win from a four-goal deficit for the ninth time in franchise history. Malkin collected two of his assists on Jason Zucker's goals and wrapped things up with a power-play helper when Sidney Crosby made it 5-4 in overtime. The Russian star had recorded only one point across his previous three games, so he will have been very pleased with how things went Tuesday night. In 63 games across the season, Malkin has contributed 23 goals and 43 assists.
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