Breaking: Fantastic news for Malkin and the Pens

Pittsburgh Penguins top forward Evgeni Malkin took part into the team's practice on Thursday, and had great news to revealed to the media after the skate.

The Russian forward said that he was feeling good, and that if he felt as good tomorrow, he would face the Buffalo Sabres.

Photo proof that @malkin71_ is here at practice with the team. pic.twitter.com/rHhy4lRpDC
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 30, 2017

Malkin: “I feel better. Much better. Skating with this team is so much fun. I want to play. If I wake up tomorrow and feel okay, I can play.” pic.twitter.com/pSbTYDYfcn
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 30, 2017

Malkin, who has missed the past four games with an upper-body injury, also skated on his own before practice three times this week, before joining his teammates today.

In 22 games with the Pens thus far this season, Malkin has recorded seven goals and 21 points.

It will be good to have him back!