Evgeni Malkin Returns to Practice Following Rest Period

Evgeni Malkin returned to the ice for practice on Thursday after being held out recently for rest purposes. His participation indicates he is trending toward full availability as the Penguins manage his workload. Beyond his recent practice status, Malkin has been recognized as a significant fantasy hockey waiver wire pickup for the 2025-26 season, having been rostered in only 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues at the start of the year.