Penguins' Malkin to play in Game 1 vs. Columbus
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin missed the last 13 games of the regular season with a shoulder injury, but will be good to go for Game 1 on Wednesday against Columbus, head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed to Wes Crosby of NHL.com.
Sullivan also said goaltender Matt Murray is ready to play Wednesday.
What's more, there's a "real chance" speedy left winger Carl Hagelin could play in this series, according to Sullivan. Hagelin hasn't played since March 10 due to a lower-body injury.
The Penguins are looking to be the first team to win back-to-back Stanley Cups since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998.
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