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Malkin, Rust return to Penguins lineup, Fleury out for Game 2 against Rangers

Evgeni Malkin is back in the lineup for Game 2, and Jeff Zatkoff will get his second straight start for the Penguins according to the lineup the team has released.

The Penguins lead the New York Rangers 1-0 in the series.

Malkin has not played since March 11, when he was injured in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Bryan Rust (undisclosed injury) is also back in the game, and will skate on a line with Malkin and left wing Conor Sheary.

Zatkoff, who made 35 saves in Game 1, will be backed up by Tristan Jarry, which means Marc-Andre Fleury (concussion) is still not well enough to rejoin the lineup.