Malkin took part in Monday's morning skate in a non-contact jersey, the first time he's skated with the team since undergoing knee surgery in July. Malkin was expected to miss the first two months of the season, so it appears he's on track to return in the middle of December.
Rust was moved to IR on Sunday and the Penguins announced that he will miss at least a couple of weeks on Monday. Injuries have been a major issue for Rustin his career, only playing a full schedule on 2020-21. With Rust out, Evan Rodrigues will remain on the top line and top power-play unit on Monday.
Rust was a late scratch from the lineup on Friday and will miss Saturday's game as well. With Rust out, Evan Rodrigues moved to the top line and top power-play unit.
Jones continues to draw in and out of the Blackhawks lineup, as tonight will be the second time in three games that he's been scratched. Jones has no points and a minus-2 rating in three games.
Jones was a healthy scratch in Vancouver on Sunday but will replace Riley Stillman, who was placed on IR, in the lineup in Calgary. Jones has no points while averaging 13:14 TOI in two games this season.
Hayes returned for just two games but re-injured himself vs. the Flames and is expected to miss at least a couple more weeks.
Novak was a healthy scratch in Montreal on Saturday but will replace Mathieu Olivier in the lineup on Monday. Novak has collected five assists in 14 games this season.
The Flyers are not providing information on Hayes' absence but the fact that he is travelling with the team suggests that he will not be out for an extended period of time.
