Egor Chinakhov out for Penguins due to lower-body injury

Egor Chinakhov will miss the game for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Colorado Avalanche on October 17 due to a lower-body injury. Chinakhov sustained the injury during practice in Chicago on October 13. Ville Koivunen has been moved into his spot on the roster, joining Tommy Novak and Evgeni Malkin on the line. Chinakhov has had a slow start this season with just one goal and two points in seven games, significantly below last year's 18-goal pace in 41 games. The team's prognosis for his injury remains unknown as he undergoes evaluation.

• 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking: Chinakhov Out with Injury