Evgeni Malkin News

It is easy for the Penguins to play without Malkin when they have Sidney Crosby and Christ Kunitz playing at the level they are right now. Crosby had five assists, while Kunitz recorded his second hat trick of the season in addition to setting up two other goals in a 6-1 win. Malkin will miss the next 1-2 weeks with the upper-body injury.

He is out tonight with an upper body injury that is said not to be a concussion.

Malkin was hurt on a hard hit by James van Riemsdyk and may miss tonight's game vs. the Islanders. There is no official word on Malkin's status so check back prior to game time to see if he will be in the lineup or not.

This is great news for the Penguins who get one of the NHL's best players back in their lineup. He will play tonight vs. Tampa Bay, there will be no shortage of talent on the ice tonight with Malkin, Crosby and Stamkos. Malkin has four goals and 17 assists in 18 games this season.

Malkin was cleared for contact yesterday and is on the ice this morning with his regular line with James Neal and Matt Cooke. He is also practicing on the power-play units so it looks like there is a chance that Malkin plays, but check back later to see if he will play for sure.

Malkin was placed on IR yesterday and there is no timetable for his return.

Malkin has been diagnosed with a concussion after sliding back-first into the boards on Friday. This is a big loss for those of you who have Malkin. It is very difficult to say when he will be back because concussion's are very unpredictable.

Malkin was injured early in the third period of the Penguins’ win over Florida on Friday. He did not finish the game after sliding into the end-zone boards. The back of his head appeared to bounce off the boards, and Malkin’s neck snapped back in a seeming whiplash motion. Malkin was slated for further medical evaluation Saturdayis not expected to play against Tampa Bay at home on Sunday

Don't expect Malkin to miss any playing time. The superstar center won the Art Ross with 109 points on the season.

Sure sounds like both players will get in tonight.

No other information was given on Malkin so check back prior to game time.

Malkin will play against the Isles for the second time in three days. In his first game back after missing 12 days, Malkin failed to register a point.

Expect to start both forwards with confidence tomorrow night against the Isles.

Malkin will play tonight.

Malkin practiced with the top line today and most likely will draw back into the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.

Malkin skated on the second line today which is a strong indication he could be healthy for tomorrow's game. As always, stay tuned for a further update.

Previous reports had Malkin not ruled out tonight's game. By all accounts, he has looked better in practice and probably draws back in shortly. After a setback on his surgically repaired knee, the Pens have no need to rush him back.

Somewhat better news for fantasy hockey owners although the more time he takes to recover, the better he will likely play down the stretch. Stay tuned for a further update.

Cryptic chance that you could get to use Malkin in your lineups on Saturday.

Malkin obviously will not play tonight. He will continue to rest his ailing knee in order to be fully healthy later in the season.