PENGUINS PRACTICE UPDATE

The Pittsburgh Penguins may hold Evgeni Malkin out of a game here and there down the stretch as a precaution but the team has no long-term concern regarding his injury from a blocked shot last week

Malkin who underwent evaluation on Friday, has been cleared to resume practicing and is a full participant in today’s practice.

Penguins winger Bryan Rust (arm/elbow) has also been cleared to start practicing with his teammates but is not permitted to take contact. Rust is skating with the team today in a non-contact jersey. He has been skating on his own for the past couple weeks.

Not Practicing: Kris Letang, Ron Hainsey, Carl Hagelin, Olli Maatta, Trevor Daley,