Pens shuffle lines as Malkin is suspended for tonight's game

The National Hockey League announced on Tuesday that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended one game for high-sticking on Philadelphia’s Michael Raffl and will therefore miss tonight's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. 

Head coach Mike Sullivan, who had just adjusted the lines on Monday after the return of Malkin in the lineup, had to shuffle lines once again during the morning skate on Wednesday morning. Malkin, who was back in action during Monday's contest against the Flyers, had missed the five previous games. 

Forward Zach Aston-Reese and defenseman Justin Schultz were practicing in full contact this morning. Star goalie Matt Murray, who 4-0 against the Oilers in his career, with a .922 save percentage, was the first netminder to leave the ice, and we assume he will start tonight. 

Here is a look at the lines during the morning skate, possibly a preview of tonight's action: 

Rust-Crosby-Guentzel
Pearson-Bjugstad-Kessel
Blueger-McCann-Hornqvist
ZAR-Cullen-Wilson

Dumoulin-Letang
Pettersson-Ruhwedel
Riikola-Johnson
Recchi-Schultz

Despite being suspended for tonight's game against Edmonton, Malkin still practiced with his teammates.