"Every day was pain": Evgeni Malkin opens up about severe injury details that sidelined him and stunned Penguins fans this season

Evgeni Malkin's unexpected shoulder injury sidelined him for weeks, impacting the Pittsburgh Penguins' rhythm and health. Despite the team's subsequent five-game winning streak, Malkin's return injects crucial balance and belief. He described the setback as a "weird injury" that made movement difficult, but now feels significantly better and is eager to contribute to the team's momentum.

Evgeni Malkin's unexpected shoulder injury sidelined him for weeks, impacting the Pittsburgh Penguins' rhythm and health. Despite the team's subsequent five-game winning streak, Malkin's return injects crucial balance and belief. He described the setback as a "weird injury" that made movement difficult, but now feels significantly better and is eager to contribute to the team's momentum.