It was announced Monday that Evgeni Malkin underwent successful surgery on his left elbow. Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin undergoes surgery on left elbow

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Aug 17, 2020 3:44 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated from postseason contention earlier this month after falling to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, and now players are preparing for next season.

For some players, surgery is among the many preparations for next year's campaign, and it was announced Monday that Evgeni Malkin underwent successful surgery on his left elbow.

Evgeni Malkin underwent successful left elbow surgery.

The surgery was performed at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, and Dr. John Fowler of UPMC Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery.

The expected recovery time for Malkin is 3-4 weeks. pic.twitter.com/TvPRvfCRdC
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 17, 2020

Malkin's expected recovery time is three-to-four weeks.

The 34-year-old led the Penguins in both points (74) and assists (49) while tallying 25 goals during the regular season. In four games against the Canadiens he had just one assist.

After Pittsburgh was eliminated, general manager Jim Rutherford announced he plans to retool his roster ahead of next season instead of rebuild. That means Malkin and other talented players such as Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang will remain with the club going forward.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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