Penguins' Malkin will play right wing in season opener vs. Ducks

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have Evgeni Malkin in their lineup Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks. The forward said Wednesday his chances of playing were 50/50.

Instead of playing center, Malkin will draw in on the right wing on the team's second line with Brandon Sutter and Pascal Dupuis according to the team's website.

Malkin was suffering from an undisclosed injury through the preseason.