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Centers Evgeni Malkin and Blake Lizotte have been officially placed on injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game vs the Anaheim Ducks. The team has listed both players are week-to-week with upper body injuries. Danton Heinen and Sam Poulin have been recalled from WBS.
Malkin playing at over a point-per-game level, has 8 goals and 21 assists in 26 games thus far. The team originally expected Malkin to just miss a game or two, but further evaluation has deemed To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”! Lizotte a pending free agent has been a staple in a 4th line role under the Penguins new coaching staff. Lizotte has been at the forefront of Pittsburgh swarming forechecking system and support system away from the puck that has been much improved through the first two months of the season.
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