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Rookie Kindel Joins Malkin in Penguins' Practice Experiment

1/8/2026

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Ben Kindel, an 18-year-old rookie for the Pittsburgh Penguins, may skate with Evgeni Malkin during practice as the team adjusts lineups after injuries.
Muse described the Malkin, Kindel, and Egor Chinakhov line as experimental.
Chinakhov expressed excitement to play with Malkin, who he admired growing up in Russia.
Malkin is on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.
He has played center for the second line but remains open to playing wing.

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Ben Kindel, an 18-year-old rookie for the Pittsburgh Penguins, may skate with Evgeni Malkin during practice as the team adjusts lineups after injuries.
Muse described the Malkin, Kindel, and Egor Chinakhov line as experimental.
Chinakhov expressed excitement to play with Malkin, who he admired growing up in Russia.
Malkin is on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury.
He has played center for the second line but remains open to playing wing.