Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is scheduled to return to the lineup for Monday’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center.
He has missed the past 23 games due to a suspected right knee injury.
Malkin’s status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference.
In 29 games this season, Malkin has scored 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists).
Notes:
• Per Sullivan, defenseman Mike Matheson will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis due to a suspected face injury. During Saturday’s 3-0 road win against the Washington Capitals, Matheson left the contest during the second period when he was struck in the face by a puck.
• Forward Evan Rodrigues remains sidelined on a “day-to-day” basis due to a suspected left ankle injury. During Thursday’s 5-4 overtime road win against the Capitals, Rodrigues left that contest in the first period after being struck by a puck.
• Forward Brandon Tanev remains sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. He was given clearance to participate in practice in a full-contact capacity.
Tanev has missed the past 14 games due to his ailment.
• Per a team spokesperson, the Penguins will start goaltender Casey DeSmith.
In 19 games this season, DeSmith has an 11-6-0 record, a 2.42 goals against average, a .913 save percentage and two shutouts.
With the Penguins scheduled to face the Flyers again on Tuesday, they will presumably start Tristan Jarry in that contest.
