It looks as if the Penguins expect Evgeni Malkin to return to their lineup when the Los Angeles Kings visit PPG Paints Arena Saturday night.
They've returned forward Joseph Blandisi to their farm club in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, about a day after they summoned him when it was determined that Malkin would be too ill to play in what became a 1-0 overtime victory against the Blue Jackets Thursday night.
Blandisi logged nine minutes, four seconds of ice time in that game, recording one shot and one blocked shot.
Malkin is the Penguins' No. 2 scorer, despite missing 12 of their first 32 games because of injuries and illness. He has eight goals and 19 assists in 20 games.
The Penguins are scheduled to practice at noon in Cranberry. It is not yet known if Malkin will participate in that workout.
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