#CBJ C Jeff Carter, D Radek Martinek and D Marc Methot all out of practice today.
At this point, all three are doubtful to suit up tomorrow against the Red Wings.
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Pittsburgh Penguins News
@malkin71_ will not play tonight.
Previous reports had Malkin not ruled out tonight's game. By all accounts, he has looked better in practice and probably draws back in shortly. After a setback on his surgically repaired knee, the Pens have no need to rush him back.
#Pens Crosby: Not much has changed since yesterday. I need a few days of contact, not one bump in a morning skate -SK
Crosby is craving contact but continues to be babied during practice. Until he fully gets hit, don't expect him in the lineup.
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin returned to practice Friday at Consol Energy Center and has not been ruled out of a home game tonight against New Jersey.
Somewhat better news for fantasy hockey owners although the more time he takes to recover, the better he will likely play down the stretch. Stay tuned for a further update.
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He was low key about returning tonight after serving a two-game suspension for his boarding penalty against Winnipeg's Alex Burmistrov.
Time to slot Letang back into the lineup after a two-game suspension. Over his first seven games, the Montreal native scored a goal and seven points. With his battery mate Brooks Orpik back in the lineup, his value can only increase.
Per Dan Bylsma, Malkin hasn't been ruled out for Sat: no decision on which D will be a healthy scratch. #Penguins
Cryptic chance that you could get to use Malkin in your lineups on Saturday.
No sign of Geno, which likely indicates he won't play tonight.
Malkin obviously will not play tonight. He will continue to rest his ailing knee in order to be fully healthy later in the season.
#Pens coach Bylsma not sure the degree of contact Crosby is running in structured drills back in Pitt with strnth coach Kadar. -SK
Good to hear that Crosby continues to take contact without any setbacks. As always, stay tuned for a further update.
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2 game suspension for Letang
With Brian Strait re-called the team at least can dress six defensemen tonight.
Jackets GM Scott Howson says they'll let Jeff Carter (fractured foot) rest probably 7-10 days and re-evaluate him sometime next week...
Look for Derick Brassard to stay on the top line with Rick Nash and R.J. Umberger. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded top liner.
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The Penguins have arrived in Winnipeg, but the team reports that center Evgeni Malkin and three other injured players did not make the two-game trip, which includes a game against the Jets on Monday and a game at Minnesota on Tuesday. The others who didn't travel are Sidney Crosby (concussion), Brooks Orpik (abdomen) and Dustin Jeffrey (knee). They have not played this season.
Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.
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The Penguins have arrived in Winnipeg, but the team reports that center Evgeni Malkin and three other injured players did not make the two-game trip, which includes a game against the Jets on Monday and a game at Minnesota on Tuesday. The others who didn't travel are Sidney Crosby (concussion), Brooks Orpik (abdomen) and Dustin Jeffrey (knee). They have not played this season.
Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter has hairline fracture atop his right foot, suffered Saturday. Could keep him out Tuesday, but not long-term, #CBJ says.
Earlier in the preseason, we advised fantasy owners to be weary of Jeff Carter's achy foot. Following surgery to both feet, they simply are a target on the ice drawing the attention of his opposition. While he was day-to-day due to a bruised foot just a few weeks ago, according to Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch, via Twitter, he is likely out Tuesday due to a hairline fracture in his foot.
The right knee he had surgically repaired last February is flaring with troublesome scar tissue, or so I suspect based on asking a few questions of Penguins personnel this week. Malkin has spent a lot of time after practices – and more after the game Thursday – receiving treatment on that knee.
Malkin should sit out a few games before returning. At less than 100 percent he remains one of the most dynamic players in the League. Expect him to draw back into the lineup when healthy.
Per #Pens coach Dan Bylsma: Evgeni Malkin will not be in the game tonight.
No word on who replaces him in the lineup. At this point, Malkin's ailment is diagnosed as soreness in his knee. Stay tuned for a further update.
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Crosby skated on the top line today which is clearly a good sign. Hopefully he takes a few bumps and continues to recover from his now infamous concussion.
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Malkin, Jeffrey, Orpik not at morning skate
Malkin was not at today's morning skate. In his place on the top line was Sidney Crosby. More news as it comes in.
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Eller moves up to the top line and could pot a few goals playing alongside an excellent playmaker. Last year, the former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points over his first 77 games as a Hab. Look for him to improve on those totals.
#CBJ Jeff Carter and Derick Brassard are both back at practice today.
Carter was held out of yesterday's practice due to his bout with the flu. Look for him to not miss any game play as the team tries to get him back to 100 percent.
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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin returns against Capitals
Malkin in, set your lineups accordingly.
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