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Skinner will start in Ottawa on Thursday.

After starting his tenure with the Penguins on a positive note, Skinner has struggled in recent games, but hopes to rebound on Thursday, tending the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old goalie has allowed four or more goals in five of his last nine games (2-2-5), posting an ugly 3.69 GAA and .866 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +131 road underdogs against a red-hot Senators team that is 6-1-0 in their last seven games.

Stuart Skinner
Malkin (upper-body) is out vs. Ottawa on Thursday.

Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward missed Tuesday's game due to an upper-body injury and will miss another on Thursday. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season.

Evgeni Malkin
Mantha (lower-body) will play on Thursday in Ottawa.

Despite battling a lower-body injury, Mantha will continue his tremendous season, suiting up for Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Mantha has a career-high 53 points (26G / 27A) in 71 games this season. His previous career high was at age 24 with the Detroit Red Wings, when he scored 48 points (25G / 23A) in 67 games.

Anthony Mantha
Skinner will likely start Thursday in Ottawa.

After starting his tenure with the Penguins on a positive note, Skinner has struggled in recent games, but hopes to rebound on Thursday, tending the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old goalie has allowed four or more goals in five of his last nine games (2-2-5), posting an ugly 3.69 GAA and .866 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +131 road underdogs against a red-hot Senators team that is 6-1-0 in their last seven games.

Stuart Skinner
Mantha is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Mantha is having a tremendous season, but is battling a lower-body injury, making his status uncertain for Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Mantha has a career-high 53 points (26G / 27A) in 71 games this season. His previous career high was at age 24 with the Detroit Red Wings, when he scored 48 points (25G / 23A) in 67 games.

Anthony Mantha
Malkin (upper-body) missed practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day.

Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward missed another game on Tuesday and was absent from practice on Wednesday. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season, and it is unclear if he will be ready on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators.

Evgeni Malkin
Shea (upper-body) will play against the Avalanche on Tuesday.

Shea exited Saturday's 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets after only 8:45 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury, but will be available on Tuesday, sporting a full cage against the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:57 time-on-ice and has 28 points (4G / 25A) in 69 games this season.

Ryan Shea
Silovs will start vs. Colorado on Tuesday.

Silovs struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%), but still salvaged a 5-4 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old Latvian goalie has struggled lately, allowing four or more goals in four of his last five games (3-2-0), posting an ugly 3.88 GAA and .843 SV%. That said, he was solid against the Colorado Avalanche last week, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 7-2 victory, and will return to the crease against them on Tuesday. The Penguins enter the action as +139 home underdogs.

Arturs Silovs
Shea (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Colorado on Tuesday.

Shea exited Saturday's 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets after only 8:45 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury, but will be a game-time decision to return to the lineup on Tuesday, sporting a full cage against the Colorado Avalanche. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:57 time-on-ice and has 28 points (4G / 25A) in 69 games this season.

Ryan Shea
Malkin (upper-body) is out vs. Colorado on Tuesday and considered day-to-day.

Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed some time this season due to a variety of injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season. His next chance to return will be on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators.

Evgeni Malkin