It’s no secret how important Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is to his team. The future Hall of Famer is one of the best players of his generation. And he continues to play at a high level even in the latter stages of his career.

The Penguins made a roster move on Monday, calling up forward Jesse Puljujarvi. To make room, Evgeni Malkin has been moved to injured reserve. Malkin was injured in the first period of Saturday’s game against Seattle.

Pittsburgh has just five games remaining before the upcoming 4 Nations Face-off halts play for a week and a half in February. If the Penguins are going to gain any ground in the playoff race, they know they have to start tonight - and keep their foot on the gas.

Utah Hockey Club vs. Ottawa Senators WHEN: 7:30 p.m. MT WHERE: Delta Center - Salt Lake City, Utah TV: TNT, truTV, Max (HBO) | RADIO: KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM, NHL App The Utah Hockey Club (21-21-7) returns to the Wasatch Front tonight for a tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-24-8) at Delta Center.

Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... Many Pittsburgh Penguins players spoke recently about the impending negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA for the next collective bargaining agreement.