Penguins Notes: Letang Nets 800th point/Malkin Misses with Injury - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Penguins notes: Letang nets 800th point/Malkin misses with injury - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

The Penguins goals in last night’s loss came from Egor Chinakhov, who scored his career-high 17th goal of the season. Rickard Rakell added the other Penguins goal. Kris Letang earned an assist on the Chinakov goal and became the 21st NHL defenseman in history to reach 800 career points. The Penguins played without Evgeni Malkin, who is day-to-day with an injury. They have now lost two straight games, and have been outscored 11-3 in those two gam…

Evgeni Malkin's Injury Update and Penguins' Key Player Status

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is dealing with a new upper-body injury, distinct from a previous one that caused him to miss time this winter. Head coach Dan Muse confirmed Malkin is day-to-day, prompting the recall of Ville Koivunen. The 39-year-old center has scored 52 points in just 50 games, showcasing a resurgence this season. While facing the high-stakes Colorado Avalanche poses a challenge, Malkin's return could be as soon as Thur…

Penguins News (UPDATED): Malkin Injured and Shea Back, Probably

Yegor Chinakhov checks Evgeni Malkin. Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images CRANBERRY Twp., Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff hunt got a little tougher Tuesday. On the heels of the team recalling prospect Ville Koivunen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins earlier Tuesday, the team announced that forward Evgeni Malkin would miss Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche and is out day-to-day with an upper-body in…

Penguins Recall Ville Koivunen, Evgeni Malkin Day-To-Day

The Penguins announced that they’ve recalled winger Ville Koivunen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. His elevation to the roster is connected with an upper-body injury to star Evgeni Malkin, whom the club said is day-to-day and has been ruled out for tonight’s game versus the Avalanche. With Kevin Hayes not dressing for a contest since March 3, it appears Koivunen will slot right back into the lineup as Pittsburgh’s third-line left wing alongside …