Pittsburgh Penguins News
Malkin will miss 6-8 weeks with an upper-body injury.
Malkin (upper-body) not expected to play on Sunday; returning to Pittsburgh.
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The Bruins have recalled Noel Acciari from Providence (AHL).
Malkin (lower-body) will return to the Penguins lineup on Saturday.
Malkin missed 10 games with a knee injury, but will return to the Penguins lineup on Saturday vs. the Jets. Malkin has 23 goals and 26 assists (49 points) in 52 games this season and should be activated in all formats. The Jets have given up 17 goals in their last four games, so this matchup offers a lot of promise for Malkin.
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The Red Wings have sent Xavier Ouellet to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Malkin (lower-body) will not play Wednesday; expected to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Malkin (lower-body) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice but won't play on Wednesday.
Malkin (lower-body) remains day-to-day, nearing a return to the lineup.
Malkin will not play on Thursday vs. the Red Wings, but has been skating and is expected to return to the lineup soon. With Malkin out, Matt Cullen is expected to remain in the top-6.
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The Red Wings have recalled Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL).
With Jonathan Ericsson questionable for Sunday's game, it looks like the Red Wings will give Ouellet a shot to make his season debut instead of reinserting Jakub Kindl into the lineup. Ouellet has 17 points (3G / 14A) In 38 games with Grand Rapids this season and three points (2G / 1A) in 25 career NHL games.
Malkin (lower-body) will miss the Penguins' next three games.
Malkin was already ruled of for Wednesday’s game vs. the Rangers but head coach Mike Sullivan ruled him out of the two-game road trip on Friday and Monday. His next chance to return will be next Thursday vs. the Red Wings.
Malkin (lower-body) will miss his third straight game.
Malkin remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He did not take part on the Penguins morning skate which suggests that he’s not on the verge of returning. Monitor his status league up to Wednesday’s game vs. the Rangers.
Malkin will miss the next two games with a nagging undisclosed injury.
The Penguins have a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, but Malkin will not be available. This is a tough blow for the Penguins, who also lost Eric Fehr on Tuesday, so they will need to recall a centre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Monitor Malkin’s status heading into next week.
Letang (undisclosed) will play on Thursday.
Letang missed Wednesday’s practice, but will play on Thursday vs. the Flyers. Letang’s health has been a common question mark this season, but when he has been in the lineup he has produced at a high rate. Letang has 30 points (6G / 24A) in 35 games this season.
Letang (wrist) will play on Monday vs. the Blues.
After missing Sunday’s game vs. the Hurricanes, Letang will play tonight in St. Louis. David Warsofsky (concussion) will come out of the lineup for Letang. He has six goals and 22 assists (28 points) in 34 games this season.
Letang (wrist) is on the ice for warmups.
Letang’s presence on the ice for warmups is a good sign that he will play tonight, but we will not know for sure until about five minutes before puck-drop, when the official roster report is released.
Letang (wrist) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Letang missed Sunday’s game with a wrist injury but he will be a game-time decision tonight in St. Louis. If Letang can’t play, Derrick Pouliot, who was recalled this morning, will play.