Malkin Injury Update After Odd Shoulder Reaction on Bench

Malkin has a history of shoulder issues, so his collapsing to the ground in pain was not a good sign.

Malkin Reportedly Not Injured

Following the game, Penguins head coach Dan Muse provided an update on Malkin. “No, there’s nothing there,” said the coach, when reporters asked what it was they had witnessed. Josh Yohe of The Athletic posted on X, “The Penguins have indicated that they believe Geno Malkin is ok. It looks like St. Ivany is going to be out a while with a hand injury. And only three Eastern teams — Tampa, Detroit and Carolina — have more points than the Penguins, who are now 26-14-11.”

Malkin has 40 points (13G + 27A) in 36 games played this season and is looking for another contract with the Penguins. The organization has said they will talk to him over the Olympic break, but has also indicated they want to move on. Few expected Malkin to be this productive. If there is an injury, however, the hope is that it’s not long-term or a lingering issue that will impact his season, or that it will prompt the Penguins to rethink their position on a new deal.

So too, If Malkin has any kind of injury, it may impact the level of interest around the NHL ahead of the trade deadline. Should both the Penguins and the player be open to him going to a contender, the contender will only want him if they know injuries will not be an issue during the playoffs.