Evgeni Malkin’s first preseason game on Wednesday night was an eventful one. He injured his shoulder, and it's not known when he will return.
After making numerous eye-popping moves and passes in the first period, including an assist on Sergei Gonchar's first period goal, terror struck the heart of Pittsburgh Penguins fans.
It all started innocently enough. Malkin was making a pass to teammate John LeClair, but LeClair missed the scoring chance and began losing an edge going around the left side of the net.
Malkin, after sending the pass away, went around the right side of the goal and the two collided behind the left goal post. Malkin tried hurdling over LeClair, but to no avail.
After coming down hard on the ice, Malkin stayed down on the ice for several minutes before finally getting up and skating away holding his left arm.
The Pittsburg Penguins announced that Malkin has a dislocated left shoulder. He did attend the Penguins practice today, but did not participate. It is not known if Malkin will be able to play in the Penguins home opener on Oct. 5th.
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