McGroarty (lower-body) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks.
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Lizotte (lower-body) is expected to be out vs. Chicago on Tuesday.
Lizotte is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year-old Lizotte is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has 20 points (11G / 9A) in 59 games this season. Matthew Nieto will draw into the lineup as Lizotte's replacement.
Chinakhov is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Ottawa on Tuesday.
Zach Aston-Reese will draw back into Columbus' lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, sending Chinakhov to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Chinakhov is averaging 15:43 time-on-ice and has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 30 games this season. However, he has only one pint (0G / 1A) in nine games since return from an injury at the beginning of March.
Skinner (upper-body) skated in full gear on Monday and is a possibility to return by week's end.
Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back at practice on Monday and appears to be nearing an imminent return to the crease. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Koppanen will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
Chinakhov will draw back into the lineup on Sunday.
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Shea will draw back into Pittsburgh's lineup on Saturday in Dallas.
Malkin (upper-body) will draw back into Pittsburgh's lineup on Saturday in Dallas.
Malkin (upper-body) will be a game-time decision in Dallas on Saturday.
Malkin has missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Friday and could play on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74).
Malkin (upper-body) returned to Pittsburgh's practice in a regular jersey on Friday.
Malkin has missed the previous four games with an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Friday. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74). The Penguins return to action on Saturday afternoon against the Dalla Stars.
Bemstrom has cleared waivers and been re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Bemstrom played 13 games with Pittsburgh this season but has been re-assigned to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (AHL)., where he has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign. The 25-year-old forward has 46 points (21G / 25A) in 43 AHL games this season.
Malkin (upper-body) skated on Wednesday and will travel with Pittsburgh on their upcoming road trip.
Malkin has not played the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but looks poised to rejoin the club at some point on their upcoming three-game road trip. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season, the worst point-per-game pace of his career (0.74).
Koppanen has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Koivunen will make his NHL debut on Sunday.
Malkin (upper body) skated on Sunday but will remain out of the lineup vs. Ottawa.
Silovs was reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) on Saturday.
Imama will be out four to six months after successfully undergoing surgery to repair a bicep injury.
Imama (upper-body) will be unavailable for Thursday's game in Buffalo.
Imama was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Imama has one goal and zero assists in 16 games this season.
Malkin (upper-body) is out on Thursday in Buffalo.
Malkin was a late scratch before Tuesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury, remains listed as day-to-day, and will not play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season. The Penguins return to the ice on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Shea (upper-body) will return to Pittsburgh's lineup in Buffalo on Thursday.
Shea has not played since March 9th but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:55 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 30 games this season.