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Pens admit Malkin is concussed, won’t travel Tuesday

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PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 22: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is tended to by medical staff in the third period against the Florida Panthers during the game at Consol Energy Center on February 22, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Penguins won 3-1. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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After partially denying it earlier on Sunday, Dan Bylsma and the Pittsburgh Penguins confirmed fears that Evgeni Malkin is suffering from a concussion related to a collision with Erik Gudbranson on Friday.

Head coach Dan Bylsma said that he’s experiencing some short-term memory loss. That being said, the 26-year-old’s memory is reportedly improving and he’s not experiencing other symptoms.

The reigning Hart Trophy winner won’t travel with the team on a three-game road trip that begins on Tuesday. In case you’re wondering, the Penguins’ first game after that trio of road games is a March 4 game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Obviously he could miss more time than just those three contests, though.)

The Penguins beat the Lightning 5-3 without Malkin to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference on Sunday night.

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