Summary
The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Dallas Stars without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin due to injuries. Crosby has a lower-body injury, while Malkin has an upper-body injury, and both are listed as "day-to-day." Head coach Dan Muse plans to adjust the team lineup to fill the gaps left by their absences.
Key Facts
- Sidney Crosby has a lower-body injury and will not play against the Dallas Stars.
- Crosby was previously injured during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics while playing for Team Canada.
- Evgeni Malkin is also out with an upper-body injury and considered "day-to-day."
- Head coach Dan Muse announced the team's decision to replace Crosby and Malkin in the lineup.
- Rickard Rakell will move to center to help cover the gaps in the team.
- Rutger McGroarty was called up from the AHL to play against the Stars.
- The Penguins have a record of 36-20-16 and are in third place in the Metropolitan Division.
