Evgeni Malkin Expected to Return for Penguins Against Mammoth

Evgeni Malkin is set to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for Thursday's home game against the Utah Mammoth after missing just one contest due to an illness. Head coach Dan Muse confirmed Malkin will skate alongside Egor Chinakhov and Ben Kindel. The 40-year-old veteran center has enjoyed a strong start to his 21st NHL season, recording six goals, nine points, and 22 shots on net across 11 games.