Malkin (upper body) won't play versus the Lightning on Tuesday.
Malkin did not take the ice for warmups, which indicates he will be absent. It's unclear when Malkin sustained the injury, as he scored in Sunday's game against the Panthers and played 20:04 in that contest. The Penguins will get Emil Bemstrom back from an undisclosed injury, while Kevin Hayes will get the promotion to the second line in Malkin's stead.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Finds twine on power play
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Malkin netted a power-play goal in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to Florida.
Malkin found the back of the net on a second-period power play to give the Penguins an early 3-1 lead. The 38-year-old vet is up to 15 goals, 46 points and 108 shots on net in 62 appearances this season. While Malkin has struggled at times to find the back of the net this season, he has goals in back-to-back games and six lamp-lighters in his past 14 appearances. His improved play down the stretch makes the 19-year NHL superstar a solid play in most fantasy formats while the Penguins make a long-shot run toward an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Tallies in Friday's win
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Malkin scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Malkin has two goals and two helpers over his last six contests, and he's added 12 shots on net, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating in that span. The 38-year-old got a stick on a rebound to open the scoring at 5:28 of the first period. He hasn't been anywhere near his peak this season, but Malkin is at 14 goals, 31 assists, 106 shots on net, 46 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a minus-21 rating over 61 appearances. He will likely remain in a second-line role to close out the campaign.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Scores power-play goal
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Malkin tallied a power-play goal, took three shots on net and had four PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over Minnesota.
Malkin lit the lamp on the power play for Sunday's first goal of the game. Overall, the 38-year-old center is up to 13 goals, 42 points and 97 shots on target in 56 appearances this season. While the 2024-25 season has been another year of decline for Malkin, he has been solid since his return from a lower-body injury with eight points in nine games. His recent play gives him good value in all formats in fantasy for the rest of the season. He should land in the 50-55-point range by the end of the year at his current pace but could contend for 60 with a few big performances.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Stellar showing in OT win
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Malkin recorded two goals, two assists, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers.
Malkin turned back the clock Thursday and sparked the Penguins to a huge comeback win, ultimately capping it with the game-winning goal 1:03 into overtime for his fourth point of the contest. The veteran forward has recorded points in three of his four outings since the break, tallying three goals and four assists over that stretch.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: One of each in loss
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Malkin potted a goal on his only shot and added an assist and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.
Malkin opened the scoring in the first period and set up Ryan Shea's first goal of the season early in the final frame. Malkin has a goal and two assists in back-to-back games since returning from a six-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The veteran center upped his season totals to 10 goals and 37 points over 49 appearances. The 38-year-old is currently centering Danton Heinen and Cody Glass on the second line in addition to receiving power-play time with the No. 2 unit.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Adds helper in return
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Malkin notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Capitals.
Malkin missed six games due to a lower-body injury. He saw just 12:45 of ice time in his return, but that was likely due to the blowout score. The 38-year-old center has played in just nine of 19 games since the start of January, earning a mere four points in that span. He's at nine goals, 26 assists, 82 shots on net and a minus-20 rating through 48 contests overall, and with his health being shaky lately, Malkin is a risk for fantasy managers who don't have a good backup plan in place.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Set to return Saturday
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Malkin (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Washington, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
Malkin hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 25, but he's been a full participant over the Penguins' past two practices and stated Wednesday that he's ready to return. The 38-year-old has nine goals and 34 points in 47 appearances in 2024-25. Malkin will likely center the second line Saturday, which might result in Kevin Hayes moving out of the top six.
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Classified as week-to-week
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Malkin (lower body) was labeled week-to-week Monday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Malkin missed four games earlier in January due to an upper-body injury and has struggled to produce since. In his last six outings, the world-class center has generated just one goal on nine shots and one assist while averaging 14:19 of ice time. With the Russian on the shelf, Cody Glass appears set to step up to center the second line. Given his recovery timeline, Malkin will likely be sidelined until after the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Placed on injured reserve
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Malkin (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Malkin exited Saturday's game against Seattle due to a lower-body injury, and he'll be forced to miss multiple games due to the issue. The extent of the 38-year-old's injury isn't yet clear, but Cody Glass or Kevin Hayes could see an increased role in his absence, while Jesse Puljujarvi was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
Malkin won't return to Saturday's game against Seattle because of a lower-body injury.
Malkin was injured in the first period when he collided with a player in the neutral zone. He left for the locker room and attempted to return before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Malkin entered Saturday's action with nine goals and 34 points in 46 appearances in 2024-25. If the 38-year-old Malkin can't play against San Jose on Monday, Cody Glass or Kevin Hayes could center the second line.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Pots goal in blowout win
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Malkin scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
Malkin has a goal, an assist, seven shots on net and five blocked shots over four contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 38-year-old is up to nine goals, 34 points, 78 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-17 rating through 45 appearances. Malkin is a fixture on the second line and is still contributing enough offense to help fantasy managers.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Draws assist in return
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Malkin notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Malkin missed four games due to an upper-body injury. He resumed his usual second-line role and saw 17:37 of ice time in his return, and he was able to help out on a Bryan Rust tally in the second period. Malkin has 33 points, 72 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-18 rating through 42 appearances this season. He's tracking toward a 60-point campaign if he can remain healthy and consistent the rest of the way.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Activated from IR
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Malkin (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Pittsburgh assigned Jesse Puljujarvi to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. After missing the last four games, Malkin will return to the second line and second power-play unit versus Seattle on Tuesday. He has amassed eight goals, 32 points, 71 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 20 hits across 41 appearances this season.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Game-time decision
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Malkin (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Seattle on Tuesday, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Malkin participated fully in Tuesday's morning skate while working on the second line and second power-play unit. He has amassed eight goals, 32 points, 71 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 20 hits across 41 appearances this season. With Michael Bunting (undisclosed) ready to return and Malkin trending toward playing after missing four games, Jesse Puljujarvi and Matt Nieto could be healthy scratches versus the Kraken.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Moves to IR
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Malkin (upper body) was placed on inured reserve Sunday.
Pittsburgh activated Philip Tomasino (lower body) from the IR list in a corresponding move. Malkin will miss his fourth straight game versus Tampa Bay on Sunday. He has produced eight goals, 32 points, 71 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 20 hits across 41 appearances this season. Malkin has been participating in practices, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Unavailable Saturday
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Malkin (upper body) isn't ready to return for Saturday's tilt against Ottawa, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Malkin is set to miss his third straight game. He has eight goals and 32 points in 41 appearances in 2024-25. Malkin did skate Saturday morning, so perhaps there's still a chance of him drawing back into the lineup Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Remains day-to-day
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Malkin (upper body) is still considered day-to-day ahead of a back-to-back set against the Senators and Lightning on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
While Malkin has practiced for two straight days, he hasn't been a full participant during line rushes, which raises doubts regarding his availability heading into Saturday's tilt. Still, once the world-class center is given the green light, he should retake his spot on the second line while returning to the No. 2 power-play unit.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Unavailable Thursday
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Malkin (upper body) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Oilers, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Malkin is set to miss a second straight game with the injury. His absence means Cody Glass will stay in a second-line role and Anthony Beauvillier will remain in the lineup. Malkin's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Senators, which is the first half of a back-to-back set.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-3, 195 lbs
Birthplace: Magnitogorsk, USSR
Age: 38
Experience: 18
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