Pittsburgh Penguins superstar forward Evgeni Malkin suffered a INJURY X against the TEAM X on Xday. In this his 17th NHL season,

It’s no secret how important Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is to his team. The future Hall of Famer is one of the best players of his generation. And he continues to play at a high level even in the latter stages of his career.

Crosby signed a two-year extension last September. He has repeatedly said he plans to only play for the Penguins. He has a full no-trade clause. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Penguins, wants him to be part of the organization for the rest of his life.

Evgeni Malkin is week to week with a lower-body injury and was placed on injured reserve by the Penguins on Monday. The center sustained the injury during a 4-1 loss at the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Malkin has 34 points (nine goals, 25 assists) in 47 games this season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday that center Evgeni Malkin has been added to the injured reserve due to a lower-body ailment. In a corresponding roster move, right winger Jesse Puljujarvi has been recalled from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward Evgeni Malkin left Saturday’s game against the Seattle Kraken with a lower-body injury, and the team announced on social media that he would not return.