Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is experiencing concussion symptoms after crashing into the end boards Friday night, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Rob Rossi.
Malkin is reportedly suffering from severe headaches and mild disorientation. He is scheduled to undergo further medical evaluation Saturday afternoon.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Malkin ruled out for tomorrow. Still being evaluated. It’s an ongoing process.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 23, 2013
The reigning Hart Trophy winner was injured at 15:09 of the third period in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 win over the Panthers. Malkin was charging down the left side when he was knocked off balance by Panthers defenceman Erik Gudbranson. He crashed back first into the end boards and his head snapped backward in a whiplash motion. There was no penalty assessed on the play.
Malkin is second on the Penguins in scoring this season with 21 points in 18 games.
