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Tuesday, 25 October 2011 12:53

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

This almost passes as good news these days for the Penguins with regards to injuries.

Evgeni Malkin will be a game-time decision for tonight's road game against the Islanders at 7 p.m. Due to his ailing right knee, he has not played since recording two assists against the Capitals in a 3-2 overtime loss, Oct. 13. In three games this season, Malkin has four points (one goal, three assists).

The Penguins' primary lines and defensive pairings in today's morning skate (PG+):

Steve Sullivan - Evgeni Malkin - James Neal
Chris Kunitz - Jordan Staal - Pascal Dupuis
Dustin Jeffrey - Mark Letestu - Craig Adams
Matt Cooke - Richard Park - Arron Asham

Paul Martin - Kris Letang
Matt Niskanen - Ben Lovejoy
Brooks Orpik - Deryk Engelland

For the Islanders, they will start Evgeni Nabokov in net. In two games this season, Nabokov is 1-1-0 with a 2.53 goals against average and .921 save percentage.

In nine career starts against the Penguins, Nabokov has been dominant with an 8-1-0 record, a 1.62 goals against average, a .939 save percentage and two shutouts.

Rick DiPietro will dress for the first time since suffering a concussion in practice 13 days ago.

Islanders forward Trevor Gillies, the enforcer who was a central figure in the Feb. 11 brawl last season, is not exected to dress.

(Photo: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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written by a guest, October 25, 2011 - 04:32 PM

Can't say that I am really excited about that Paul Martin - Kris Letang combination...

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written by belial1134, October 25, 2011 - 04:37 PM

Hmm, so Letang & Martin are the 'shutdown pair'?

Would have thought it would be Martin & Orpik and let Letang try to contribute on the offensive side of things...unless Orpik & Engelland will act as the shutdown pair

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