Evgeni Malkin won't be in the Penguins' lineup anytime soon.
The most recent projection from the team is that he won't return until at least December
Nonetheless, having him get on the ice Monday for the first time since having offseason knee surgery was a noteworthy step in his recovery.
Never mind that he was in a track suit, not full equipment, and that he mostly moved around on his own, at his own pace, although Malkin did participate in at least one drill with Sidney Crosby and Mike Matheson during their pre-practice workout.