Pittsburgh Penguins pivot Evgeni Malkin is in the lineup for Game 3 against the New York Islanders on Thursday.
Welcome back to the lineup, @emalkin71geno! pic.twitter.com/qNSjXOZqiD
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 20, 2021
The 34-year-old hasn't played since May 8 due to an undisclosed injury. He's only played three games since March 16 after previously missing 23 contests during the regular season due to a lower-body ailment.
Malkin recorded 28 points in 33 games during the regular season.
Evan Rodrigues is out of the lineup to make room for Malkin.
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