Penguins’ Malkin OUT; Crosby … Maybe
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Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without Evgeni Malkin for their game against the New York Islanders, as confirmed during the morning skate.
- Sidney Crosby and Noel Acciari remain questionable for the game, with final decisions pending after consultations with the medical staff.
- Bryan Rust participated in the optional morning skate despite missing practice Sunday, while Crosby and Acciari did not skate.
- The Penguins recalled Avery Hayes from their AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, ahead of the game.
- The Penguins currently trail the Islanders by one point in the Metro Division and face a significant playoff risk, with a regulation loss potentially dropping their chances to 57%.
