Evgeni Malkin Injury Update: Penguins Star Remains Week-to-Week
Pittsburgh, PA – december 29, 2025 – Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin continues to be sidelined with an upper-body injury, and remains week-to-week, according to recent team updates. The 39-year-old veteran has missed the last 11 consecutive games, dating back to December 4th, and his return timeline remains uncertain.
Malkin sustained the injury during a game earlier this month, though the exact nature and cause of the injury remain somewhat unclear.He has been skating on his own, as reported by the Penguins, indicating a continued effort towards rehabilitation, but has not yet rejoined the full team for practice.
Despite the injury, Malkin has maintained a strong offensive output this season, accumulating 29 points – eight goals and 21 assists – in just 26 games played. His absence is considerably felt by the Penguins, impacting their offensive depth and power-play capabilities.
Recent Team News:
In a positive development for Pittsburgh,forward Blake Lizotte has been activated off injured reserve and returned to the lineup on Sunday,December 29th,against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lizotte had been out for nine games with an undisclosed injury and skated on the fourth line alongside Connor Dewar and noel Acciari. He expressed some confusion regarding the initial onset of his injury, stating it developed gradually rather than from a specific incident. (Source: Pittsburgh Hockey Now https://www.pittsburghhockeynow.com/blake-lizotte-returns-to-penguins-lineup-against-blackhawks/)
The Penguins will continue to evaluate Malkin’s progress and provide updates as they become available. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting his return to bolster the team’s playoff push.
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