Malkin (undisclosed) is set to play Saturday against the Rangers.
Malkin didn't participate in Friday's practice, but he didn't end up missing any games due to the injury. He has 13 goals and 41 points in 37 outings in 2025-26. Malkin will attempt to extend his four-game scoring streak (three goals, three assists) Saturday.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Game-time decision
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Malkin (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against the Rangers on Saturday, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.
Malkin was absent from Friday's practice and could miss Saturday's contest. He has produced 13 goals, 96 shots on net and 41 points across 37 appearances this season.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Good to go versus Hawks
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Malkin (undisclosed) will be in action against Chicago on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Malkin appeared to be injured versus Vancouver on Sunday, but he will remain in the lineup for Thursday's tilt. Since returning from a previous upper-body injury, the 39-year-old center has been rolling offensively with five goals and six helpers, including two power-play points, in his last 10 outings. The natural center will continue to feature on the wing of Thomas Novak on Pittsburgh's second line.
Malkin (undisclosed) suffered an apparent injury at the end of Sunday's 3-2 win in Vancouver, and there was no update on his status after the game, according to Josh Yohe of The Athletic.
Per Yohe, Malkin looked to be grabbing his shoulder on the bench at the end of the game. The veteran forward opened the scoring during Sunday's victory with an even-strength goal and went plus-1 in 16:01 of ice time. Malkin returned to the lineup Jan. 8 after missing 15 games due to an upper-body issue, but it's currently unclear if this latest injury is related to his previous one. Pittsburgh's next game is at home Thursday versus the Blackhawks.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Two more points in win
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Malkin scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Oilers.
Malkin had a pair of points 1:58 apart in the second period as the Penguins found a second burst of offense to put the Oilers out of reach. This was Malkin's third multi-point effort in the last five games, a span in which he has two goals and five helpers. The 39-year-old forward is up to 12 goals, 39 points, 88 shots, 26 PIM and a plus-15 rating in 35 appearances this season.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Goal, assist in win
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Malkin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
Malkin earned his second multi-point effort in the last four games. The 39-year-old has three goals and five helpers over his last eight outings, showing no rust after a month-long absence due to an upper-body injury. He's up to 11 goals, 37 points, 87 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 34 appearances this season, putting him on track to easily surpass the 50-point effort he had over 68 outings a year ago.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Puts up pair of helpers
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Malkin notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
Malkin is rolling again with two goals and three helpers over five games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 39-year-old set up goals by Yegor Chinakhov and Sidney Crosby in this contest. Malkin is at 34 points (15 on the power play), 74 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 31 appearances as a steady part of the Penguins' second line. While he's historically been a center throughout his career, he's working on the wing currently, which gives him versatility in some fantasy formats.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Moves up team record list
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Malkin scored a goal late in the third period of Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Lightning.
The Pens had the extra attacker on the ice when Malkin scored his 10th goal of the season at 17:44 of the third. It was his sixth game-tying goal in the final three minutes of regulation to pass Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Rick Kehoe and Jake Guentzel (each with five) for the second most in franchise history. Sidney Crosby holds the record (eight). Malkin is on a personal, albeit injury-interrupted, six-game scoring streak that includes four goals, four assists and four power-play points (one goal). He also has eight PIM and 12 shots in that span.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Finds twine in return
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Malkin scored a power-play goal on four shots and served two PIM in Thursday's 4-1 win over New Jersey.
Malkin ripped a one-timer to score on a power play in his return from an upper-body injury, which kept him sidelined for 15 games. With his effort in the triumphant return, the 20-year NHL veteran has nine goals, 30 points and 70 shots on net through 27 games this season. While the Penguins had their ups and downs without Malkin in the lineup, his return serves as an immediate boost to their lineup. Dating back to the games prior to his injury, the 39-year-old has a three-game point streak, and he has failed to find the scoresheet just seven times when healthy this season. While he slotted into Thursday's lineup as the second-line left winger, he will likely be eased back into his regular role up the center of the ice over the next few games. If Malkin ended up on fantasy waivers due to his injury, he is a priority add in all league formats, as he is on pace for 70-plus points this season.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Activated off IR
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Malkin (upper body) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's clash with New Jersey, per the NHL media site.
Malkin will make his return to the lineup following a 15-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, the veteran forward was rolling offensively, racking up five goals and four assists, including four power-play points. WIth Malkin back in the lineup, the Russian will shift to the wing to allow youngster Ben Kindel to center the second line.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Cleared for contact
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Malkin (upper body) has been cleared for contact and could be an option against the Devils on Thursday after head coach Dan Muse told reporters, "He looked good, have another practice day tomorrow...we'll continue to have conversations," Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
The Penguins didn't do line rushes for Monday's optional practice session, but Malkin figures to be a lock to reclaim his spot as the No. 2 center once given the all-clear. Additionally, the Russian forward should be back on the top power-play unit where he has generated 13 of his 29 points this year.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Not traveling with team
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Malkin (upper body) took the ice in a non-contact jersey Friday but won't join the Penguins for their two-game road trip, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
It's a step in the right direction for Malkin, though he doesn't appear to be significantly closer to returning to the lineup. For now, Thomas Novak continues to work as the second-line center but will no doubt be dropped to the bottom six once Malkin is given the all-clear.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Placed on injured reserve
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Malkin (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday.
Malkin's injury was originally downplayed by head coach Dan Muse, who had initially said he believed Malkin might be available for Sunday's clash with Dallas. Now, the 39-year-old center is suddenly on injured reserve, which will cause him to miss at least Pittsburgh's next two outings. With Geno on the shelf, Kevin Hayes has been pressed into service as the Pens' second-line center.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Unavailable Sunday
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Malkin (upper body) won't play against Dallas on Sunday.
Malkin is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has accounted for eight goals, 29 points and 66 shots on net over 26 appearances this season. Malkin will be a challenging player to replace in the lineup. However, the Penguins will get Justin Brazeau (upper body) and Noel Acciari (upper body) back in Sunday's matchup against the Stars.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Big game puts him in record book
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Malkin scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, and had an assist in a 4-3 victory over the Lightning on Thursday.
Malkin broke the 3-3 tie late in the third with a one-timer from the low slot off a feed from Thomas Novak. It was his seventh career go-ahead goal in the final five minutes of regulation, tying Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby for the most in franchise history. Malkin also tied Bryan Trottier for the 10th-most assists with a single franchise (853).
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Two helpers against Philly
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Malkin notched two power-play assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.
The Penguins scored three power-play goals in total on the night, with Malkin helping to set up tallies by Bryan Rust in the second period and Thomas Novak in the third. It was Malkin's first multi-point performance since Oct. 27, as he works to put a sluggish November (three goals and seven points in 12 games) behind him. On the season, the 39-year-old has six goals and 26 points in 25 contests.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Nets PP goal Saturday
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Malkin scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.
Malkin found the back of the net thanks to a wrister at 5:56 of the second period, and now he has six goals on the season. The veteran playmaker has been extremely productive of late and has cracked the scoresheet in all but two of his last 10 games, tallying three goals, five assists, four PIM, 26 shots and two hits over that stretch. However, he hasn't recorded a multi-point game since tallying two points in a 6-3 win over the Blues on Oct. 27.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Finds twine in shutout win
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Malkin scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.
The 20-year NHL veteran continues to defy his age as he tallied the second goal of the game for the Penguins. Overall, Malkin has five goals, 18 assists and 48 shots on goal through 19 games this season. He has continued to provide steady production for the Penguins all year, with at least a point in 16 of his 19 games. Malkin is tied for 14th in the league with 23 points through Sunday's games, and he isn't showing signs of slowing down. With 1,369 points in his career, he's on pace to reach 1,400 before the end of the season, making him an elite fantasy option the rest of the way.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Pots goal Friday
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Malkin scored a goal in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Predators.
Malkin scored the Penguins' lone goal from behind the net at the 13:49 mark of the second period. This marker snapped a seven-game goal drought for the 39-year-old playmaker, but that hasn't stopped Malkin from being productive, as he's notched at least one point in 11 of his last 13 contests. Malkin has three goals, 12 assists, a plus-5 rating and 35 shots during that 13-game stretch.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Two helpers against Columbus
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Malkin pocketed two assists in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
The 39-year-old center extended his point streak to six games with the performance, but Malkin was also the goat on the night as he was the only skater to misfire during a three-round shootout, with his shot from the slot sailing high over Elvis Merzlikins' glove. Malkin has had a dazzling start to his 20th NHL campaign, racking up two goals and 14 points in nine contests, including one goal and four assists on the power play.
