Malkin was injured early in the third period of the Penguins’ win over Florida on Friday. He did not finish the game after sliding into the end-zone boards. The back of his head appeared to bounce off the boards, and Malkin’s neck snapped back in a seeming whiplash motion. Malkin was slated for further medical evaluation Saturdayis not expected to play against Tampa Bay at home on Sunday

Star defenceman Erik Karlsson went down with a left Achilles injury when he was cut by a skate blade late in the second period in the Senators' 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. An achilles injury is really serious and Karlsson is going to miss the rest of the year.

This doesn't necessarily mean that they will be playing tonight however with this move it is very likely that at least Letang plays tonight. Monitor their status before game-time.

Coach Bylsma said that Letang will be a game-time decision, however there is a lot of optimism that he will be back in the Penguins lineup tonight. He will need to be activated off of IR if he is going to play.

Rakell will return to the Plymouth Whalers of the the OHL . Rakell will be a welcomed addition to the Whalers who are securely in the OHL playoff race.

In addition to Matt Niskanen being back at practice the Penguins best D-man Kris Letang was also back at practice today. Letang is eligible to come off of IR tomorrow and play in tomorrow's game vs. Ottawa. It all depends on how he felt today in practice. Monitor his status before tomorrow's game.

Letang will miss his third straight game tonight with an undisclosed injury. He was placed on injured reserve today but still isn't expected to be out long, but the move to IR allowed the Penguins to call up former first round pick Joe Morrow.

Letang has had a nice start to the season with 3 G and 6 A in the first 10 games of the season. He left practice yesterday and missed yesterday's game and will miss tomorrow's game as well. His status for Sunday's matchup with the Devils.

There is no solid news on Letang other than he left practice early. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma didn't say anything on the subject of Letang, so monitor his status prior to game-time.

Keep an eye on Dumba. He has tremendous fantasy upside if he earns enough minutes and sticks with the WIld after the first five games.

Don't expect Malkin to miss any playing time. The superstar center won the Art Ross with 109 points on the season.

Karlsson stays in the lineup. He scored 19 goals and 77 points in 79 games this season.

No word on whether Karlsson will miss tonight's game. He scored 19 goals and 77 points in 79 games this season.

Letang is back in the lineup for today's game. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.

Should the Pens decide to play their offensive d-man it will likely be in a reduced role. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.

Crosby is OK following a shot to the face. The superstar center has four goals and 25 points in 17 games.

Letang isn't expected to miss too much time but the All-Star will rest an ailing lower-body injury. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.

Letang isn't expected to miss too much time but the All-Star will rest an ailing lower-body injury. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.

Letang not practicing could be an indication he sits out tonight's game. The offensive defender has clearly been banged up and was even held off the top PP unit as of late.

Expect Letang to play on the top pairing and top PP unit tonight.