Evgeni Malkin: (Lower Body) No Timetable For Return

Malkin (lower body) has been ruled out for the All-Star Game and has no timetable for a return.

Analysis:

Malkin suffered the injury during the second period of Tuesday's game against the Flyers and was ruled out from playing in Wednesday's match against the Blackhawks after testing his injury during warmups. After the team's medical staff reviewed his condition Thursday, it's now looking like Malkin's absence could extend beyond the break, potentially creating a major void in the Pittsburgh lineup. If Malkin does indeed miss further games due to the injury, Brandon Sutter would likely step in as the Pens' new second-line center.