Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward has missed the last four games, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season.
Pittsburgh continues its posturing to return to the playoffs this season and has needed regular appearances from both of its netminders. Stuart Skinner will tend the twine on Tuesday, looking to rebound after a poor performance in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 27-year-old Skinner has allowed three or more goals in seven consecutive games (2-2-3). The Penguins enter Tuesday’s contest as +102 home underdogs against the Detroit Red Wings.
With injured players returning to Pittsburgh's lineup, Koivunen will head back to the AHL. The 22-year-old Koivunen averaged 12:29 time-on-ice and scored seven points (2G / 5A) in 36 games with Pittsburgh this season.
With injured players returning to Pittsburgh's lineup, McGroarty will head back to the AHL. The 22-year-old forward averaged 11:46 time-on-ice and scored five points (2G / 3A) in 21 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Crosby has not played since suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, but will return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. With the Penguins still amid a battle for a playoff spot, they'll gladly welcome Crosby's 64 points (28G / 36A) through 61 games back in their lineup.
Crosby has not played since suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, but could return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. With the Penguins still amid a battle for a playoff spot, they'll need Crosby's 64 points (28G / 36A) through 61 games back in their lineup as soon as possible.
The Penguins have turned to Stuart Skinner in two straight games, but they will flip the script on Monday, hoping Silovs find his form after several concerning efforts. The 25-year-old Silovs allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has allowed four or more goals in five of his last six games (3-3-0), posting a 4.06 GAA and .840 SV%. The Penguins enter Monday's contest as +110 road underdogs against the New York Islanders, who defeated them 5-4 in overtime last month.
Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward will remain out of the lineup on Monday, missing a fourth consecutive game due to his most recent ailment. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season.
Hayes made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two goals in 11 games, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The undrafted 23-year-old forward has 35 points (22G / 13A) in 39 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) this season.
It's unclear when Crosby suffered the undisclosed injury, but he left the game after just 6:39 of ice time and did not return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Pittsburgh's game against the Stars on Saturday.
After starting his tenure with the Penguins on a positive note, Skinner has struggled in recent games, but hopes to rebound on Thursday, tending the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old goalie has allowed four or more goals in five of his last nine games (2-2-5), posting an ugly 3.69 GAA and .866 SV%. The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +131 road underdogs against a red-hot Senators team that is 6-1-0 in their last seven games.
Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward missed Tuesday's game due to an upper-body injury and will miss another on Thursday. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season.
