Evgeni Malkin Returns To Penguins Lineup For Game 2
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Guess who's back?
Evgeni Malkin was back on the ice Saturday, as the Pittsburgh Penguins took on the New York Rangers.
This guy? He's back in the lineup.
Posted by Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Malkin practiced earlier in the week, a positive sign for fans who hoped to see him play this weekend.
Malkin suffered an "upper-body" injury on March 11 and missed the final 15 games of the season. His initial recovery was expected to last 6-8 weeks, which would put his return closer to the end of the first round or the start of the second round.
Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook Page
Stay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter
Marc-André Fleury missed Game 1 against the Rangers as he continues to recover from a concussion. Missing Game 1 was not due to a setback in his recovery, however.