Malkin will miss his fifth straight game with a leg injury that he suffered on December 14 in Detroit. With the three-day Christmas break on the horizon it is not a surprise to see Malkin sitting out tonight. Consider him day-to-day.
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Malkin will miss his fourth straight game since suffering a lower-body injury last Saturday. Malkin continues to skate so it does not appear that Malkin will be out long-term. Consider him day-to-day.
Malkin sustained a lower-body injury Saturday when he fell feet-first into the boards during the Penguins' game at the Detroit Red Wings. He sat out the game Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
This is no real surprise, Malkin who was injured on Saturday is not expected to dress tonight against the Maple Leafs. Harry Zolnierczyk will suit up on the second line with Malkin on the shelf.
Early indications Sunday were that Malkin's injury was minor and to the muscular area, but the Penguins were awaiting results of other tests. Malkin had played in three consecutive games after missing two in a row because of a lower-body injury.
Malkin walked with a slight limp in the locker room following the game. “He has a lower-body injury,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “He was walking around after the game, but he'll get further evaluated (Sunday).”
After participating in a full morning skate and Malkin indicating that he will play, it appears it would take a late setback for him not to play. Monitor his status prior to puck-drop.
Malkin is listed as questionable for tonight's meeting with the Blue Jackets, but it appears he is going to test out the lower-body injury in the morning skate. He has missed the last two games after being injured in the morning skate prior to Thursday's contest vs. the Sharks. His return to the lineup would be huge, as James Neal is likely going to be suspended for his actions on Saturday. Monitor Malkin's status following the morning skate.
Malkin will stay back in Pittsburgh while the Penguins travel to Boston to take on the Bruins. Malkin is considered day-to-day and should be considered questionable for Monday's game vs. Columbus.
Malkin left the morning skate early and will not play tonight. Head coach Dan Bylsma called Malkin day-to-day. Monitor his status prior to Saturday's game vs. Boston.
Malkin was given a maintenance day on Tuesday, but was fully expected to suit up tonight. It appears that he will dress and skate with James Neal and Pascal Dupuis vs. Washington. Malkin has only three goals this season but his 17 assists is fourth in the NHL. He has 10 assists in his last eight games.
Malkin posted two assists on Monday, his 16th and 17th of the season. Monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
Malkin will earn $9.5 million US for each season through to the deal's 2021-22 expiration, the club announced. He turns 27 in July, will earn $7.5 million next season under his old deal, with a cap hit of $8.7 million. For his career, he's scored 217 goals and 343 assists for 560 points in 458 games. No stranger to the penalty box, he's compiled 462 penalty minutes.
Malkin will return to the Pens lineup after missing their last five games with a shoulder injury. He is an elite player so obviously you should get him into your lineup. He has missed a lot of time this year with injuries which has limited his production but he still has eight goals and 21 assists in 28 games.
He will sit out his third consecutive game because of a shoulder injury.
Not a lot of games tonight but keep Malkin on the bench of your forward slots are full.
Looks like Malkin may miss a second straight game after re-aggravating an upper body injury.
Malkin has missed the Penguins last nine games with a shoulder injury. He will return to the lineup and assume his spot on the Pens second line alongside James Neal and Brenden Morrow. The Pens also acquired Jarome Iginla last night and he is expected to play with Malkin and Neal, that sounds like a scary line. Get Malkin in your lineups.
Malkin continues to practice but isn't ready to play yet. Pittsburgh plays tomorrow and Saturday, monitor his status for tomorrow's contest with the Jets.
Malkin did not take line rushes this morning which would indicate he won't play tonight. Monitor his status prior to puck-drop, if he plays make sure he is in your lineup.