Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang Tabbed As Game-Time Decisions Against The Detroit Red Wings
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA)-- The Penguins could receive some much needed help back to the lineup as the fight for a playoff spot continues.
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan says both center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang are game-time decisions for the matchup against the Detroit Red Wings at home Thursday.
"Mike Sullivan says Malkin and Letang will both be game-time decisions."
Mike Sullivan says Malkin and Letang will both be game-time decisions.
— Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) April 4, 2019
The duo both skated in full-contact practices at PPG Paints Arena Thursday morning. For Malkin, this is the second full practice in a row. Letang was a limited participant in a non-contact jersey Wednesday.
Meanwhile, defenseman Brian Dumoulin did not practice and is still considered day-to-day according to Penguins personnel.
"Brian Dumoulin did not skate today. Still day-to-day with a lower-body injury."
Brian Dumoulin did not skate today. Still day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
— Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) April 4, 2019
According to coach Sullivan, Dumoulin is making progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury.
Matt Murray will get the start in net Thursday for the Pens, who take on the Detroit Red Wing at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 p.m.