NHL Player News

Malkin (upper body) won't play against Buffalo on Thursday, per Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Malkin will miss his second straight game, and Kevin Hayes could center the second line again versus the Sabres. The 38-year-old Malkin has generated 15 goals, 46 points and 108 shots on net in 62 appearances this season. His next chance to play will be against Ottawa on Sunday.

Donato collected two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

The 28-year-old isn't slowing down on his career-best campaign, even as Chicago drifts toward another high lottery pick in the draft. Donato has three multi-point performances in the last six games, and since the beginning of February he's produced an incredible 10 goals and 26 points in 21 appearances.

Hischier picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Chicago.

The 26-year-old center extended his point streak to eight games when he helped set up the first of two Dawson Mercer tallies early in the first period, and Hischier then fed Stefan Noesen for an empty-netter late in the third. Hischier has stepped up in a big way since Jack Hughes (shoulder) was lost for the season -- in 11 contests since Hughes went down, Hischier has five goals and 12 points, including four goals and two assists with the man advantage.

Mercer scored two power-play goals, one the game-winner, in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over Chicago.

The 23-year-old ended a seven-game goal drought when he slipped a puck past Spencer Knight early in the first period, and Mercer then gave the Devils a 4-2 lead with a quick shot through a screen in the second. Mercer's up to 17 goals on the season, giving him nine more games to reach 20 for the third straight campaign.

Cizikas scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

His efforts briefly gave the Islanders a 2-1 lead midway through the second period, but the rest of the offense went cold. Cizikas snapped a nine-game point drought and an 11-game goal drought with the performance, and on the season he's produced six goals and 14 points in 71 appearances. While his 186 hits are two shy of his career high, his minus-15 rating would be a career worst.

Suter produced two assists in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Suter helped set up Derek Forbort's game-winner in the final minute of the second period, and a Kiefer Sherwood empty-netter late in the third. Suter has four multi-point performances in the last seven games, collecting four goals and eight points over that stretch, and he should remain a fantasy asset as long as Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) remains unavailable.

Hyman scored a goal on six shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Hyman's six shots led the Oilers, and he was able to cash in late in the third period. It wasn't enough, as they weren't able to find an equalizing goal. The 32-year-old winger has four goals and two assists over his last four outings. For the season, he has 26 goals, 43 points, 192 shots on net, 51 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-15 rating over 65 appearances.

Henrique scored a goal on five shots, added an assist and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Both of Henrique's points came on the power play in the third period as part of the Oilers' comeback attempt. The 35-year-old is filling a second-line role in the absences of Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) and Connor McDavid (lower body). Henrique has taken advantage of the larger role with three points, all on the power play, over the last two games. He's at 10 goals, 20 points, 91 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 48 hits and a plus-2 rating over 70 appearances this season.

Johnston scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

Johnston has scored in consecutive contests and is up to nine goals and 12 points through 12 outings in March. The 21-year-old opened the scoring at 14:26 of the first period in this game. Johnston is a point back of his total in the 2023-24 regular season (65), earning 27 goals, 37 assists, 182 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 71 appearances this season.

Lindholm recorded a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Ducks.

Lindholm has two goals and four helpers over his last eight contests after assisting on a David Pastrnak tally in this game. While Lindholm has slipped down to the third line at even strength, he's finding steadier offense in a smaller role. He's now at 38 points, 131 shots on net, 105 hits, 72 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 73 appearances this season.