Penguins recall Avery Hayes; Evgeni Malkin out with illness

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Avery Hayes from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins ahead of their game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Evgeni Malkin will not participate due to illness, missing practice on Friday and Saturday's game. Hayes previously played in 16 NHL games last season, scoring five goals. He started the current season strong with five goals and nine points in six games with WBS. Meanwhile, Sam Girard and Justin Brazeau are progressing in their recoveries but remain out of the lineup, with Girard on injured reserve and Brazeau returning from a training camp injury.

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