Pittsburgh leaders Crosby and Malkin will not play in the match against Washington

Pittsburgh forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will not play against Washington on April 11 due to injuries.

Crosby misses the game due to a lower-body injury, Malkin — due to an upper-body injury. Both are expected to return to the squad in the near future, Sport-Express notes.

Crosby is the captain and the team's top scorer of the season: 74 points in 67 games. The 39-year-old Malkin has 61 points in 55 games.

Six other Pittsburgh players will also miss the match. The teams will meet again on April 12 in Washington. Pittsburgh has secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2022.

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