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Penguins Place Malkin, Lizotte on IR; Recall Heinen, Poulin

Call-ups aim to steady Pittsburgh’s forward depth during short-term absences with Lizotte’s return window still unclear.

Dec 4, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Dec 4, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Apr 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates with the puck against the Boston Bruins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The team announced Tuesday that Evgeni Malkin and Blake Lizotte were moved to injured reserve with upper-body injuries.
  • Danton Heinen and Sam Poulin were recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and are available for Tuesday’s home game against the Ducks, marking each player’s second recall this season.
  • Malkin, listed as day-to-day after missing Sunday’s game, is ruled out Tuesday but could be eligible for activation before Thursday since his last appearance was Dec. 4.
  • Lizotte’s IR placement was described as unexpected with no additional designation, and he is not eligible to return until at least Dec. 14; he has been a key penalty-killing forward.
  • Heinen has 6 goals and 12 assists in 12 AHL games and posted strong five-on-five possession numbers in his recent NHL stint, while Poulin has 9 goals and 20 points in 21 AHL games.