The Pittsburgh Penguins conducted their first organized practice since Feb. 7 on Tuesday afternoon, as the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break continues ahead of Thursday’s title game between Canada and the United States.

Malkin potted a goal on his only shot and added an assist and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers. Malkin opened the scoring in the first period and set up Ryan Shea's first goal of the season early in the final frame.

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Evgeni Malkin spent the NHL’s break for 4 Nations Face-Off in South Florida enjoying quality time with family, swimming and sneaking in a dinner with longtime frenemy Alex Ovechkin. He returned to Pittsburgh with no lingering pain from a knee injury that caused him to miss six consecutive games and a hope to spark the Penguins on a push for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Evgeni Malkin did not necessarily have the most direct relationship with Mike Lange, at least not like other franchise pillars such as Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr or Sidney Crosby. But he is certainly aware of Lange’s seismic importance to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

"Yeah, Saturday, for sure." Malkin has missed 10 of 16 games, the past six with a lower-body injury and four from Jan. 7-12 with an upper-body injury. He could have returned for a 3-2 win at the New York Rangers on Feb.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will get a huge boost to their lineup when the hit the ice for the first time following the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Veteran forward Ev

Michael Bunting objected, a bit, to the premise of the question. His usual linemate Evgeni Malkin is probably not the same player at 38 as he was at 28. What can he still … Bunting interrupted the reporter offering the clumsy query.

Bemstrom was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports. Bemstrom will return to the AHL with Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin both expected to rejoin the Pens against Washington on Saturday.

We dedicate today’s hockey coverage to Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange. The voice of the Penguins passed away last evening, and we’ll offer more tributes today, including those from his friend Dave Molinari.

Evgeni Malkin doesn’t often speak to the media. In his 19th season, media is a formality he engages in once a month or quarter, pending his newsworthiness or interest. But when the Pittsburgh Penguins center speaks,

Yes, the 4 Nations Face-Off is still ongoing, but the Pittsburgh Penguins who have not been participating in that tournament returned to practice Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Forwards Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin,