Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsTuesday, June 30, 2026
SBNation.com homepageSB NationSB Nation logo

Evgeni Malkin injury: Penguins star placed on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve due to a concussion.

by Matt Brigidi

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star forward Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve, according to NHL.com.

Malkin's placement on injured reserve will be retroactive to Feb. 22, when he suffered a head injury during a game against the Florida Panthers. The team later diagnosed the injury as a concussion, which substantiated a report from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that stated that Malkin was suffering from headaches and disorientation.

Head coach Dan Bylsma later confirmed that Malkin had sustained short-term memory loss and would not be joining the team for their three-game road trip this week.

Malkin sustained the injury during the third period of the game against the Panthers. After colliding with Florida defenseman Erik Gudbranson, Malkin fell back into the boards, which also resulted in his head making impact.

As of Monday afternoon, the Penguins have yet to release any kind of time-table for an expected return from Malkin.

More in the NHL:

• New NHL realignment plan works for everybody

• NHL to institute a coach’s challenge?

• Evgeni Malkin has a concussion

• Should Rangers be concerned about Rick Nash’s injury status?

• The best of our hockey network

See More:

More in NHL

NHL
Justin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs pick at the NHL Draft, and it was so cringeJustin Bieber announced the Maple Leafs pick at the NHL Draft, and it was so cringe
NHL
NHL draft instant grades for every 2026 first-round pickNHL draft instant grades for every 2026 first-round pick
NHL

Grading every pick as it happens!

By James Dator
NHL
NHL trade rumors we’re buying (and ones we’re not) ahead of the 2026 DraftNHL trade rumors we’re buying (and ones we’re not) ahead of the 2026 Draft
NHL

Rumors are flying. Let’s make sense of them.

By James Dator
NHL
Florida Panthers all-in trade for Brady Tkachuk is bold, but it might not be smartFlorida Panthers all-in trade for Brady Tkachuk is bold, but it might not be smart
NHL

There’s a lot to like (and a lot to dislike) with this trade.

By James Dator
NHL
How the Carolina Hurricanes could become an NHL dynastyHow the Carolina Hurricanes could become an NHL dynasty
NHL

The Stanley Cup champs have everything set to turn into a dynasty.

By James Dator
NHL
NHL mock draft 2026: Complete 1st round after the Stanley CupNHL mock draft 2026: Complete 1st round after the Stanley Cup
NHL

Our first look at the 1st round following the Stanley Cup.

By James Dator

The Latest