Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out vs. Rangers with non-COVID illness

March 25, 2022 - 7:03pm

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin looks for teammates to celebrate his goal with during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will not play in Friday's game against the New York Rangers due to a non-COVID illness, the team announced.

Lined up and ready for hockey.

Important note: Evgeni Malkin will not play tonight due to a non-COVID illness. pic.twitter.com/yIrKNs4BbG

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 25, 2022

Malkin skated with the team on Friday morning but was not present for warmups prior to the game.

The 35-year-old has recorded 13 goals and 15 assists in 29 games for the Penguins this season.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out vs. Rangers with non-COVID illness

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