Overview
- The announcement came from the Penguins’ press service on X and was relayed by RIA Novosti.
- The regular-season road game in Dallas is scheduled to begin at 2:00 a.m. Moscow time.
- The club categorized the issue as an upper-body injury and labeled his status day-to-day.
- Pittsburgh indicated he is expected back soon but provided no additional medical specifics.
- Malkin has 29 points on 8 goals and 21 assists through 26 games this season, placing him second in team scoring.