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Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Misses morning skate

Malkin (upper body) was not present at the team's morning skate Sunday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Analysis:

Malkin has reportedly made some progress recently, but the team has every reason to take things slow with its star forward to avoid any further damage. He hasn't officially been ruled out for the evening's contest against the Flyers at this point, but his absence certainly trends his status in the wrong direction. Should he miss the tilt, his next chance to play would arrive Wednesday against the Blackhawks. The club has shuffled the lines slightly in Malkin's absence, promoting Nick Bonino to a more prominent role centering the team's second line.

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